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| Wang Chung - Points on the Curve Band: Wang Chung Tracks: - Dance Hall Days - Wait - True Love - The Waves - Look At Me Now - Don't Let Go - Even If You Dream - Don't Be My Enemy - Devoted Friends - Talk It Out OK, so "Wang" is part of the name, so what? I actually saw this tour when they opened for The Cars in 1984. For the time this came out, it's really a display of technical genius. Computer music was still "analog", sequencers were primitive - the instuments were octagonal, pastel and had LED displays - and everyone had diagonal zippers on their clothes with Kanji charachters (oh, and only one Glove on). I got this CD for a trip down memory lane and was quite impressed with the songwriting, the performances and the production. Yes, it has that "hit" Dance Hall Days, which is relatively lame compared to some of the other songs on here. The vocalist is Strong and solid. The drummer is so precise I often wonder if it is indeed a computer playing most of the track. Of course, it does exhibit a dated sound by today's standard - lots of analog synths and definitely a British "new wave" aura surrounding it. The songwriting and production leave it able to still stand tall even today. Unfortunately, I couldn't give a flip for anything else this Band has done - I found their other albums nearly intolerable - this one really sticks out and is likely the best you'll get from these guys. Good CD, So-So Sound Quality Brings back lots of high school memories, but I wish the sound was better. I listened to this album on cassette for many years, and though it's great to have the convenience of the CD version, both sound almost the same to me. Thankfully, the songs are still enjoyable to listen to. BONUS: You can finally find out what Jack Hues sings on "Dance Hall Days" because lyrics are included. Same with "Don't Let Go," which I loved for years and just recently learned what the second verse's lyrics were. Though the drums and synths are pretty much out of date, this CD is a Testament to an earlier era of MTV pop, circa 1983 - 4, before American artists like Huey Lewis, the Boss, and Mellencamp stormed the charts to take back the flag. Wang Chung had the last laugh, though, when they scored two smash singles in 1986 - 7 from their "Mosaic" LP, which is also recommended. This CD rocks, what a bargain too Wang Chung really outdid themselves with this CD. It is great. Wait, and The Waves are my favorites, plus Dance Hall Days..Get this release and To Live and Die in LA....they are both fantastic and super cheap too...... Buy Wang Chung Points On The Curve at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.comJamster - the latest ringtones for your phone! |
