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David M. Allen

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David M Allen
Background information
Birth nameDavid M. Allen
Born (1953-06-26) 26 June 1953 (age 71)
Twickenham, England
GenresRock, new wave, electronic, synthpop
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Bass, vocals, keyboards
Years active1976–present

David M. Allen is a British record producer, engineer and mixer. He is mostly known for his work with new wave, synthpop and goth rock bands including The Cure,[2] The Sisters of Mercy, The Chameleons, Depeche Mode, The Mission,[3] The Associates, The Human League, Clan of Xymox,[4] Gianna Nannini, Shelleyan Orphan and others. He also produced Neneh Cherry's[2] hit album Man.

He created Blank Multimedia in 1994 operating from the home of XFM during 1995–1997, designed websites for Chrysalis Records and Rough Trade Records, and made an interactive cross-platform CD+ featuring The Plunge Club with music from Andy M. Wright. Blank organised a 24-hour Internet art gallery, groundbreaking for its time.

Selected discography (as producer)

Studio albums

Live albums

Singles

Remixes

Films

References

  1. ^ Pinpoint discography at Discogs
  2. ^ a b Chadbourne, Eugene. "Biography: Dave Allen". Allmusic. Retrieved 11 July 2010.
  3. ^ a b Maçek III, J.C. (4 December 2013). "The Mission: The Brightest Light". PopMatters.
  4. ^ Bonini, Alessandro; Tamagnini, Emanuele (2006). New wave. Gremese Editore. pp. 101–102. ISBN 978-88-8440-412-1. Retrieved 5 January 2011.

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