Permanence (album)
Permanence is the debut studio album by rock 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 Lostprophets 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 Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly would be working with No Devotion through his own label, Collect Records. Rickley regarded their new material as being influenced by Joy Division, New Order, and The Cure, 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 B-side "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