Criminal Tango

by Manfred Mann's Earth Band

Criminal Tango cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 13 June 1986
  • Label: Virgin
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 56:00
  • Community rating: 2.91/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Mick Rogers, Chris Thompson, Manfred Mann, John Lingwood, Steve Kinch, Steve Forward, John Giblin, Durban Betancourt-Laverde

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing the group's long-standing tradition of extensive cover versions, this album tackles songs from artists ranging from Paul Weller to Joni Mitchell. The production heavily incorporates mid-80s synthesizers and electronic drums, steering their progressive roots toward eclectic pop-rock.

Genres

Descriptors: progressive, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Going Underground (5:18)
  2. Who Are the Mystery Kids (3:45)
  3. Banquet (5:17)
  4. Killer on the Loose (4:01)
  5. Do Anything You Wanna Do (4:14)
  6. Rescue (3:00)
  7. You Got Me Right Through the Heart (3:53)
  8. Bulldog (4:24)
  9. Crossfire (3:42)
  10. Do Anything You Wanna Do (6:30)
  11. Going Underground - 12" Version (7:11)
  12. The Runner (4:42)

Credits

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