Mike Oldfield – Crises (1983) {Super Deluxe Edition 2013} [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

Mike Oldfield – Crises (1983) {Super Deluxe Edition 2013}
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 03:05:03 minutes | 3,55 GB | Genre: Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download – Source: Qobuz | Front Cover | © UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)

In 1983, Mike Oldfield released one of his most commercially successful albums, “Crises”, which featured the huge hit single ‘Moonlight Shadow’ and featured guest vocal appearances from Maggie Reilly, Jon Anderson and Roger Chapman. Of all the albums he has recorded, “Crises” underlined Mike Oldfield’s skill as a writer of fine songs as well as a gifted creator of sublime instrumental music. Like the moon that shines out from the Terry Ilott painting gracing it’s cover, the music of Crises continues to shine magically thirty years on from it’s release.

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.

Tracklist

Disc One – 2013 Remaster:
01 – Crises
02 – Moonlight Shadow (Remastered 2013)
03 – In High Places
04 – Foreign Affair
05 – Taurus 3
06 – Shadow On The Wall
07 – Moonlight Shadow (2013 Unplugged Mix)
08 – Shadow On The Wall (2013 Unplugged Mix)
09 – Mistake
10 – Crime Of Passion (Extended Version)
11 – Jungle Gardenia
12 – Moonlight Shadow (12″ Single)
13 – Shadow On The Wall (12″ Single)

Disc Two – Live At Wembley Arena on 22nd July 1983:
01 – Woodhenge/ Incantations Part Three
02 – Sheba
03 – Ommadawn Part One
04 – Mount Teidi
05 – Five Miles Out
06 – Tubular Bells Part One

Disc Three – Live At Wembley Arena on 22nd July 1983:
01 – Taurus I
02 – Taurus II
03 – Crises
04 – Moonlight Shadow
05 – Shadow On The Wall
06 – Family Man

Remastered by Paschal Byrne at The Audio Archiving Company.

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