Mike Oldfield – Crises (Super Deluxe Edition 2013) (1983/2013) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Mike Oldfield – Crises (Super Deluxe Edition 2013) (1983/2013)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 03:05:17 minutes | 3,55 GB | Genre: Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | 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:
1-01. Mike Oldfield – Crises (2013 Remaster) (20:56)
1-02. Mike Oldfield – Moonlight Shadow (Remastered 2013) (03:38)
1-03. Mike Oldfield – In High Places (2013 Remaster) (03:33)
1-04. Mike Oldfield – Foreign Affair (2013 Remaster) (03:53)
1-05. Mike Oldfield – Taurus 3 (2013 Remaster) (02:25)
1-06. Mike Oldfield – Shadow On The Wall (2013 Remaster) (03:13)
1-07. Mike Oldfield – Moonlight Shadow (2013 Unplugged Mix) (03:36)
1-08. Mike Oldfield – Shadow On The Wall (2013 Unplugged Mix) (03:23)
1-09. Mike Oldfield – Mistake (2013 Remaster) (02:57)
1-10. Mike Oldfield – Crime Of Passion (Extended Version/ 2013 Remaster) (04:11)
1-11. Mike Oldfield – Jungle Gardenia (2013 Remaster) (02:47)
1-12. Mike Oldfield – Moonlight Shadow (12″ Single/ 2013 Remaster) (05:16)
1-13. Mike Oldfield – Shadow On The Wall (12″ Single/ 2013 Remaster) (05:10)
2-01. Mike Oldfield – Woodhenge/ Incantations Part Three (Live At Wembley Arena/1983) (08:09)
2-02. Mike Oldfield – Sheba (Live At Wembley Arena/1983) (03:23)
2-03. Mike Oldfield – Ommadawn Part One (Live At Wembley Arena/1983) (08:52)
2-04. Mike Oldfield – Mount Teidi (Live At Wembley Arena/1983) (04:10)
2-05. Mike Oldfield – Five Miles Out (Live At Wembley Arena/1983) (05:03)
2-06. Mike Oldfield – Tubular Bells Part One (Live At Wembley Arena/1983) (18:44)
3-01. Mike Oldfield – Taurus I (Live At Wembley Arena1983) (09:13)
3-02. Mike Oldfield – Taurus II (Live At Wembley Arena1983) (23:07)
3-03. Mike Oldfield – Crises (Live At Wembley Arena/1983) (23:15)
3-04. Mike Oldfield – Moonlight Shadow (Live At Wembley Arena/1983) (05:29)
3-05. Mike Oldfield – Shadow On The Wall (Live At Wembley Arena/1983) (06:26)
3-06. Mike Oldfield – Family Man (Live At Wembley Arena/1983) (04:14)

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