Mike Oldfield - Crises (1983) {1987, Black Triangle Japan 1st Press}
Artist: Mike Oldfield
Title: Crises
Year Of Release: 1983 / 1987
Label: Virgin / Toshiba-EMI Ltd. #32VD-1111
Genre: Art Rock, Progressive Rock, Pop Rock, Electronic
Quality: EAC Rip -> FLAC (Tracks+Cue+m3u,Log) / MP3 CBR320
Total Time: 00:37:36
Total Size: 245 / 91 Mb (Full Scans ~ 184 Mb)
WebSite: Album Preview
Title: Crises
Year Of Release: 1983 / 1987
Label: Virgin / Toshiba-EMI Ltd. #32VD-1111
Genre: Art Rock, Progressive Rock, Pop Rock, Electronic
Quality: EAC Rip -> FLAC (Tracks+Cue+m3u,Log) / MP3 CBR320
Total Time: 00:37:36
Total Size: 245 / 91 Mb (Full Scans ~ 184 Mb)
WebSite: Album Preview
Following a long-established production pattern, Mike Oldfield assembled some relatively simple pop- and rock-flavored numbers following one long introductory piece on his 1983 Disky release, Crisis. The 20-minute opening title-track is a quintessential Oldfield texture study that consists of sparkling synth washes with edgier material weaving in and out. A fine setup, this track cleanses the aural pallet, preparing the listener nicely for the tunes that follow. Yes fans who can adjust to the sugary highlight "In High Places" will enjoy Jon Anderson's springy vocal work on the track. The energetic guitar romp "Taurus 3" will also appeal to most prog and art rock fans. Those in search of more ethereal Oldfield material should be aware of this record's pop leanings, but open-minded listeners will have a good time exploring Crisis, one of Oldfield's better releases of this type.
~ Jason Anderson, All Music
Track List:
01. Crises [20:56]
02. Moonlight Shadow (with Maggie Reilly) [3:38]
03. In High Places (with Jon Anderson) [3:33]
04. Foreign Affair (with Maggie Reilly) [3:54]
05. Taurus 3 [2:26]
06. Shadow On The Wall (with Roger Chapman) [3:10]
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