Theoretically Chinese

by Winston Tong

Theoretically Chinese cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: Les Disques du Cr茅puscule
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:17:04
  • Community rating: 3.31/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Tuxedomoon vocalist steps out for a solo effort produced by former Associates member Alan Rankine. The album envelops Tong's theatrical, crooning delivery in lush, sequenced synthesizers, creating a sophisticated blend of dramatic cabaret and European new wave styles.

Genres

Descriptors: Leftfield, atmospheric, existential, minimalistic

Tracklist

  1. Big Brother (5:13)
  2. End Game (4:31)
  3. The Quotidian (5:18)
  4. Theoretical China (5:45)
  5. Yellow Peril (4:03)
  6. Broken English (5:56)
  7. No Regrets (6:03)
  8. Reports From The Heart (6:04)
  9. The Principles Of Movement (6:42)
  10. The Hunger (15:48)
  11. Broken English - 12" Remix (6:11)
  12. Dream Assassins (5:26)

Credits

  • Winston Tong - primary artist, vocals, written-by, composed by
  • Niki Mono - backing vocals
  • Sussan Deyhim - backing vocals
  • Jah Wobble - bass
  • Alain Lefebvre - drums
  • Stephen Morris - drums
  • Simon Topping - percussion
  • Pietro Lacirignola - saxophone

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