Early 80s MTV viewers probably remember China Crisis best for the "Working With Fire and Steel" video and others will remember them from alternative radio. China Crisis never really caught on stateside and it's hard to understand why. China Crisis have a great ear for hooks and catchy melodies; not too far off from Crowded House, later Roxy Music and their oft-mentioned mentors Steely Dan. Walter Becker (ex-Steely Dan) produced a number of tracks from this collection along with Mike Thorne. I dare you not to enjoy any of these tracks...there's nary a dud in the lot of them. I was deep into China Crisis in the 80s and they're one of the groups who I bothered to replace vinyl with CDs when that time came. I regularly listen to them still, which is a testament to how good they are 10 to 15 years on.

In Europe, three is a volume 2 to this collection with hits like "A Golden Handshake for Every Daughter", "Some People I know To Lead Fansastic Lives" and the classic "The Gates of Door to Door" (this was the theme song to the VH1 show "Sunday Brunch" back in the 80s).

But the 1st disc is awesome. One of the few "best of" collections that actually is the best of their work.

Just about every track off of this collection is great. You can hear alot of "Steely Dan" influence in their music. Most enjoyable tracks for me are "African & White", "No More Blue Horizons", Working With Fire & Steel", & "You Did Cut Me". If you have an open mind for various 80's music, this collection would be a good purchase.

Their melodies are great and their music is rare. If you are looking for something different,here it is...