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- Original Release Date: 3 Mar 2003
- Format - Music: MP3
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| Song Title | Time | Price | |||
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| 1. Crises (2000 Digital Remaster) | 20:48 | Not Available | |||
| 2. Moonlight Shadow (2000 Digital Remaster) | 3:38 | Not Available | |||
| 3. In High Places (2000 Digital Remaster) | 3:33 | Not Available | |||
| 4. Foreign Affair (2000 Digital Remaster) | 3:53 | Not Available | |||
| 5. Taurus 3 (2000 Digital Remaster) | 2:25 | Not Available | |||
| 6. Shadow On The Wall (2000 Digital Remaster) | 3:10 | Not Available |
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
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
Format: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
Format: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!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A couple of excellent songs, but Mike Oldfield has made better albums
"Moonlight Shadow", "Foreign Affair", "Shadow on the Wall" - need I say more? "Moonlight Shadow" with its beautiful melody and the lovely voice of Maggie Reilly was the song that... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Printul Noptilor
A great album
Mike's music never ages, even if the generous use of synths on Crisis points to the 80s. Every Oldfield album seems to have a technological edge to it which for me makes them a joy... Read more
Published on 12 May 2008 by Ben P
Very Good Work
This is a great album from Mike Oldfield with strong tracks and has the fantastic Moonlight Shadow on it with Maggie Reilly on top form,other vocalists on the album are the superb... Read more
Published on 13 April 2008 by AJ
Lifetime favourite
This is an album i've grown up with, one found amoungst my fathers vast collection of vinyl (at the age of 9) alongside the likes of Pink Floyd - Shine on you crazy diamond & Poco... Read more
Published on 8 May 2006 by G. Meeres
Mystery missing track
For some reason, the excellent Foreign Affair, featuring vocals by Maggie Reilly, isn't included on the album's tracklisting, though there is a reference to it on the CD booklet. Read more
Published on 7 May 2005 by HumeanBeing
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