- Audio CD (3 July 2000)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Original recording remastered
- Label: Virgin
- ASIN: B00004T9AO
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 90,789 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Crises |
| 2. Moonlight shadow |
| 3. In high places |
| 4. Taurus 3 |
| 5. Shadow on the wall |
| 6. Shadow On The Wall - Mike Oldfield |
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An onslaught!,
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This review is from: Crises (Audio CD)
The last movement of Track 1, lasting about 8 mins, is an onslaught of a piece of music. When I first heard it, back in 1985, I was blown away. And today, in 2008, I still haven't heard anything that comes up to par. Intricate Oldfield layers wave upon wave in an electronic soundscape, combining his unique guitar shrill, that is breathtaking in its conception, structure and execution - and all driven along by the mesmerising force of Simon Phillips on drums. I don't know how many times I've heard it, yet it simply doesn't date. Indeed, this piece will always live in the future. The man truly is a genius. Yes, he's had a few duffs, but then all people of genius will. Then, when you least expect it, they come up with a gem that blows your socks off.
And in case you think the word 'genius' gets banded around too easily, go check The Songs of Distant Earth. For all his issues, the man is blessed. Thanks, Mike - for coming up with music to dream to.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
May the majesty continue forever,
This review is from: Crises (Audio CD)
It is unusual for an artist to have produced so many albums which maintain the quality that Mike's have. This is no exception. It has a kind of addictive electronic charm. It begins in tubular bells territory with a reprisal of the famous 'Exorcist' piece. Yet with a kind up of uplifting twist.It has an urban feel but a laid back one at that. The electronic feel at points adds a futuristic air. This is Mike and we should trust him. The first half is typical Oldfield. The second is more in the realm of rock music. Which is simply superb. The radio-loved track of Moonlight Shadow is the spotlight stealer. Know it, love it. The other tracks are also of a high caliber with the instrumental Taurus 3 also grabbing the listener with its flamenco guitar! No kidding, this is good stuff
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Oldfield's slide into weaker music.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Crises (Audio CD)
Even on a bad day, Mike Oldfield still has the power to churn out an album that is quite pleasing to the listener, such as the critically reviled QE2. He'd found a new niche with "Five Miles Out" - the side-long track and selection of songs worked well as an album structure, so why change things? On face value alone, the 20min title track isn't bad at all - could've done with a bit less synthesizer, but it's still a good start to the album. Unfortunately, it's some of the songs that let "Crises" down. Naturally, I cannot fault "Moonlight Shadow" (let's face it, who can?) - it's a formidable and beautifully catchy track that still sustains quality on repeated plays, also containing one of Mike's finest ever guitar breaks. Unfortunately, "In High Places", sung by Jon Anderson is cringably fey and disinteresting. It would've sounded more at home on a Jon Anderson solo album. "Foreign Affair", to me, sounds rather repetitive and ill-conceived, the music just seems to be laid down rather than composed. "Taurus III" isn't bad - some nice, fiery flamenco guitar that, although done merely as a marketing tactic (Spain was a very adoring territory at the time), it's nonetheless fine. Another mistake was including the 3min 7" version of "Shadow on the Wall" - the extended version doesn't sound so abrupt and gives Mike more chance to do his thing, despite leaving Roger Chapman repeating 'like a shadow on the wall' for a further 2 minutes. In summary - Oldfield would do much worse in the future, but if you're a genuine Oldfield fan, or if you're new to his 80's style of music, you can't really go wrong with it. If you like Crises, go for "Five Miles Out" (similar in style, despite the rather tedious minimalist tracks), "Heaven's Open" (for a more satisfying vocal album) and then start working your way backwards through the discography!
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