Tag: China Crisis

  • China Crisis’s 1982 debut, Difficult Shapes and Passive Rhythms, blends gentle synths, guitars, muted rhythms and mature, politically conscious lyrics into a mellow, atmospheric sound. Critics praised its emotional individuality and subtle arrangements, though others dismissed it as polished, safe…

    China Crisis | Difficult Shapes And Passive Rhythms | (Virgin) 1982
  • Christian, released by Virgin in January 1983 and produced by Peter Walsh, features “Greenacre Bay” and “Performing Seals” on its B-side. Record Mirror praised its dreamy vocals, acoustic guitar and sublime bass, describing it as an exceptionally sentimental ballad. Though…

    China Crisis | Christian | Virgin | 1983