Crash saw The Human League embracing the R&B and funk sounds of producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, a notable pivot from their synth-pop roots. While the album reached the Top 10 in the UK and Top 40 in the US, its lead single "Human" would be their last Top 40 hit in either country.
- Crash was the first album by The Human League not to feature original member Philip Oakey's sole authorship of the songs.
- The album's lead single "Human" was a departure from the band's typical sound, featuring a more soulful R&B feel.
- Upon its release, Crash reached number 10 on the UK Albums Chart and number 40 on the US Billboard 200.
The Human League were a Sheffield, England-based synth-pop band formed in 1977. They were pioneers of mainstream electronic music, achieving global fame with their 1981 album Dare. The 1986 album Crash found the band working with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and was a departure from their previous synth-pop sound.
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