The second album from China Crisis, "Working with Fire and Steel" finds the band expanding on their synth-pop sound with mature songwriting and sophisticated arrangements. It was their most commercially successful release.
- The album reached number 49 on the UK Albums Chart. The lead single, "Wishful Thinking," was the band's highest-charting single, reaching number 13 on the UK Singles Chart. The album was produced by Peter Walsh, who had previously worked with Simple Minds and Scritti Politti.
- The album was recorded at The Palladium, Stockport. Lynne said the title was inspired by a character in the 1978 film 'The Boys from Brazil'. The band members have stated that the album's themes often revolved around social commentary and personal relationships.
- Following the success of this album, the band toured extensively throughout Europe and Japan. The album's distinctive blend of electronic instrumentation and emotive vocals earned them critical acclaim. The band's popularity waned in the late 1980s, but "Working with Fire and Steel" remains a beloved entry in the synth-pop canon.
China Crisis was a British pop band formed in Liverpool in 1979. They were a key act in the synth-pop movement of the early 1980s.
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