Name: The Christians
Brand: Island Uk
SKU: 213214
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The Christians

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Album: The Christians
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Forgotten Town 7" Single Edited Version	More Info...	5:17
2)	When The Fingers Point	More Info...	3:32
3)	Born Again	More Info...	5:19
4)	Ideal World	More Info...	4:37
5)	Save A Soul In Every Town	More Info...	4:35
6)	... And That's Why	More Info...	5:20
7)	Hooverville (And They Promised Us The World)	More Info...	4:47
8)	One In A Million	More Info...	4:43
9)	Sad Songs	More Info...	4:27
10)	Forgotten Town 12" Dub Version	More Info...	5:28
11)	When The Fingers Point 12" Remix	More Info...	5:33
12)	Why Waltz	More Info...	4:10

Album: The Christians
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Forgotten Town 7" Single Edited Version	More Info...	5:17
2)	When The Fingers Point	More Info...	3:32
3)	Born Again	More Info...	5:19
4)	Ideal World	More Info...	4:37
5)	Save A Soul In Every Town	More Info...	4:35
6)	... And That's Why	More Info...	5:20
7)	Hooverville (And They Promised Us The World)	More Info...	4:47
8)	One In A Million	More Info...	4:43
9)	Sad Songs	More Info...	4:27
10)	Forgotten Town 12" Dub Version	More Info...	5:28
11)	When The Fingers Point 12" Remix	More Info...	5:33
12)	Why Waltz	More Info...	4:10

Performer Notes

The Christians: Garry A. Christian (vocals); Russell Christian (saxophone); Henry Priestman (keyboards, guitars, vocals).
Additional personnel: Mike Bulger (guitar); Tony Jones (bass); Paul Barlow (drums); Anthony Moore (programming).
Recorded at The Workhouse, Parfett Sound, and Amaz, London, England.
On their first album, the Christians blend socially conscious lyrics of life under Thatcher with smooth, slickly programmed pop-soul arrangements, produced by Laurie Latham who was responsible for the popular Brit-soul sound of Paul Young. The single "Forgotten Town" sets the tone for the album: propulsive verses leading to choruses laden with the Christian brothers' three-part harmony. "Ideal World," as the title suggests, imagines a world without racism and suffering; "Born Again" finds solace from the ills of society in friends and lovers. "Hooverville" compares Thatcher's Britain to the poverty-filled reign of one of America's least successful presidents. A solid debut with very few filler tracks. ~ Ted Mills