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''Permanence'' is the debut studio album by
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band No Devotion. It was released on 25September 2015 through Collect Records. It was reissued on 6 June 2022 through Velocity Records after the collapse of Collect Records.


Background

Following
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frontman Ian Watkins' incarceration for child sex offences, No Devotion was formed. Bassist Stuart Richardson explained that they were unsure "if we would ever make music again or if people would look us in the face. Everything felt like it was over." In April 2014, it was announced that
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frontman Geoff Rickly would be working with No Devotion through his own label, Collect Records. Rickley regarded their new material as being influenced by
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, New Order, and
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, although he did not discuss whether he was going to join the band. A month later, the group confirmed they would be making music with Rickly on vocals; Rickly said the former Lostprophets members "needed a second chance". On 1July, the band released their first single "Stay", with
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"Eyeshadow". In late July, the band went on a short tour. On 27October, "10,000 Summers" was released as a single with the B-sides "Only Thing" and the demo version of "10,000 Summers". In early January 2015 it was announced that drummer Luke Johnson had left the band, feeling that he would be unable to fulfill commitments. Matt Tong of
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filled in on drums to help the band finish recording their debut album. Also in January, the band supported
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on his tour of the UK. Stuart Richardson stated in 2019 that the album was written while Watkins' trial was ongoing.


Production

When asked about what influences his song writing, Rickly replied with "Films ndNovels. I think music is always aching for two things: narrative and visual pacing. The narrative is the job of a good singer or a truly visionary producer. The visual is often overlooked. That's why our album is so design heavy." ''Permanence'' was mixed by Dave Fridmann and produced by Richardson and Alex Newport.


Release

On 30 June 2015, ''Permanence'' was announced for release. On 6 July, "Addition" was released as a single. "Addition" was released to radio on 17 August. A day later, "Permanent Sunlight" was released as a single. ''Permanence'' was made available for streaming on 21 September. The album was released through Collect Records on 25 September. In October and November, the band went on a tour of Europe.


Reception

''Permanence'' charted in the UK at number 120. "I Wanna Be Your God" was included on ''Alternative Press''s list of "12 new songs you need to hear from September 2015". ''
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'' reviewer Rob Sayce noted the album's fusion of "shimmering electronic textures with elements of post-punk, psychedelic pop and a hefty dose of gloom."Sayce 2015, p. 88 Sayce wrote how Rickly managed to sow together the collection's "various threads with real passion and intensity." Sayce mentioned that those who grew up with
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's material "should feel right at home". The album was ranked at number 8 in ''Alternative Press''s "10 Essential Records of 2015" list.Pettigrew 2015, p. 96 Jason Pettigrew of ''Alternative Press'' wrote that the album "exceed dfans' and detractors' preconceived notions with equal measures of heart-hitting pop and urbane rock cool." The album was included at number 12 on ''Rock Sound''s top 50 releases of 2015 list. ''Permanence'' won Best Album at the 2016
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.


Track listing

All songs written by No Devotion.


Personnel

;No Devotion * Geoff Rickly – lead vocals *
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– vocals, piano, keyboards,
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* Lee Gaze – lead guitar, backing vocals * Mike Lewis – rhythm guitar, backing vocals * Stuart Richardson – bass guitar, backing vocals * Luke Johnson – drums,
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(tracks 3, 5, 7–11) ;Additional musicians * Matt Tong – drums, percussion (tracks 1, 2, 4 and 6)


Chart positions


References

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External links


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