David M. Allen (born 26 June 1953) is an English record producer, engineer and mixer. He is mostly known for his work with new wave, synth-pop 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.
David M. Allen | |
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Background information | |
Born | Twickenham, Middlesex, England | 26 June 1953
Genres | Rock, gothic rock, new wave, electronic, synth-pop, neo-classical |
Occupation(s) | Record producer |
Years active | 1976–present |
He created Blank Multimedia in 1994, which operated from the home of XFM from 1995 to 1997, designed websites for Chrysalis and Rough Trade Records, and made an interactive cross-platform CD+ featuring The Plunge Club with music from Andy M. Wright. Blank also organised a 24-hour Internet art gallery, groundbreaking for the era.
In 2022, for Record Store Day UK, he released a vinyl album, DNA of DMA on the Themsay label. This is an historical artefact from 1980 consisting mainly of solo written and produced tracks. These tracks led to a position of programmer and engineer at Genetic Studios in early 1981. This vinyl album was made record of the week by JunoDaily.[5]