Mike Oldfield - Crises (1983)
Released: May 27, 1983
Crises is an album, written and mostly performed by Mike Oldfield. It was his eighth album, released in 1983 (see 1983 in music). The cover art was by Terry Ilot.
"In High Places" has lyrics by Mike Oldfield and Jon Anderson; "Foreign Affair" has lyrics by Mike Oldfield and Maggie Reilly, who also contributed vocals to the massive hit "Moonlight Shadow". "Shadow on the Wall" has vocals by Roger Chapman.
The North American version of the album includes the single "Mistake", and has a different running order.
The album peaked at #6 in the UK Album Chart. It spent 19 weeks on Norway's album chart, peaking at #1 for two weeks, and is Oldfield's best selling album there.
Recorded in Denham, England from November 1982 to April 1983.
Track Listing
1. Crises 20:48
2. Moonlight Shadow 3:38
3. In High Places 3:33
4. Foreign Affair 3:53
5. Taurus 3 2:25
6. Shadow On The Wall 3:10
Musicians:
Mike Oldfield: Banjo, Bass, Guitar, Mandolin, Piano, Harp, Tambourine, Vocals, Bells, Farfisa Organ, Shaker, Prophet Synthesizer, Simmons Drums, Dmx, Fairlight CMI, Roland Synthesizer
Jon Anderson: Vocals
Roger Chapman: Vocals
Simon Phillips: Tambourine, Bells, Producer, Shaker, Finger Snaps, Stomping, Tama Drums
Maggie Reilly: Vocals
Rick Fenn: Guitar
Pierre Moerlen: Vibraphone
Phil Spalding: Bass