Mike Oldfield – Crises / Disky Audio CD / VI 863002

UPC 0724348630025

Product Details:

• Label: Disky – VI 863002
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Europe
• Genre: Electronic, Rock

Overview

"Crises" is the eighth studio album by English musician Mike Oldfield, released on May 27, 1983, by Virgin Records. This album marks a continuation of Oldfield's exploration into more accessible music, following his 1982 tour in support of Five Miles Out. The album features a mix of a 20-minute title track on side one and shorter, vocal-driven pieces on side two. Notably, it includes vocals from Maggie Reilly, Jon Anderson, and Roger Chapman. Produced by Oldfield and drummer Simon Phillips, Crises reached No. 6 on the UK Albums Chart, becoming Oldfield's most successful 1980s release. The single "Moonlight Shadow" became a worldwide hit, reaching No. 1 in nine countries and selling over a million copies.

Oldfield supported the album with the Crises Tour, which featured many of the musicians involved in the album. The album's fusion of electronic, rock, and experimental styles has made it a landmark in his career.

Track Listing:

1. Crises – 20:39

   • Bass: Phil Spalding
   • Drums [Tama]: Simon Philips
   • Guitar: Ant, Rick Fenn
   • Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Bass, Piano, Organ, Harp, Mandolin, Effects, Strings: Mike Oldfield

2. Moonlight Shadow – 3:37

   • Bass: Phil Spalding
   • Drums [Tama]: Simon Philips
   • Guitar, Synthesizer [Fairlight C.m.i.]: Mike Oldfield
   • Vocals: Maggie Reilly

3. In High Places – 3:32

   • Drums [Tama]: Simon Philips
   • Guitar, Synthesizer [Fairlight C.m.i., Oberheim Obxa], Strings [Roland]: Mike Oldfield
   • Lyrics: Jon Anderson, Mike Oldfield
   • Vibraphone: Pierre Moerlen
   • Vocals: Jon Anderson

4. Foreign Affair – 3:53

   • Drums [Tama], Shaker: Simon Philips
   • Lyrics: Maggie Reilly, Mike Oldfield
   • Synthesizer [Fairlight C.m.i.], Strings [Roland]: Mike Oldfield
   • Vocals: Maggie Reilly

5. Taurus 3 – 2:25

   • Drums [Tama], Finger Snaps, Bells, Tambourine, Shaker, Other [Boots]: Simon Philips
   • Guitar [Adamus, Ramirez, Manson], Mandolin, Acoustic Bass, Bells, Tambourine, Shaker: Mike Oldfield

6. Shadow On The Wall – 3:08

   • Drums [Tama]: Simon Philips
   • Guitar: Ant
   • Guitar, Banjo, Bass, Synthesizer [Fairlight C.m.i.], Strings [Roland]: Mike Oldfield
   • Vocals: Roger Chapman

Key Credits:

• Producer: Mike Oldfield, Simon Phillips
• Engineer: Nigel Luby
• Design (Re-cover Design): Artidee
• Cover Painting: Terry Ilott