China Crisis

80’s British new wave, synth pop hit-makers China Crisis served up a great set of fan favorites. Founding members Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon led the band with sincere enthusiasm adding past recollections making for an intimate night with a dose of nostalgia.

Reaching back to their first charting single African and White, the set spanned to Smile (What Kind of Love is This) from their last 2015 recording Autumn in the Neighbourhood. One song after another presented their melodic, sultry, synth-rhythm danceable arrangements. All with smart, and at times haunting lyrics. 

And will the whole damned world fall down. Before we've learned to share what we've found.

~ Gift of Freedom 

The night ended in a pitched fever with their 1983 infectious dance hit Working with Fire and Steel. Collectively the songs reminded us fans how much China Crisis means to us. Thank you for your gift of music. 

Words and photos: Phillip A Solomonson