Points on the Curve

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Points on the Curve
Points on the Curve cover
Studio album by Wang Chung
Released January 16, 1984
Recorded 1983
Genre New Wave
Pop rock
Length 43:01
Label Geffen
Producer Chris Hughes, Ross Cullum
Professional reviews
Wang Chung chronology
Huang Chung
(1982)
Points on the Curve
(1984)
To Live and Die in L.A.
(1985)
Singles from Points on the Curve
  1. "Dance Hall Days"
    Released: 1984
  2. "Don't Let Go"
    Released: 1984
  3. "Don't Be My Enemy"
    Released: 1984
  4. "Wait"
    Released: 1984

Points on the Curve is Wang Chung's second album and first album since changing their name from Huang Chung and switching from Arista to the Geffen record label. It was ranked #30 on The Billboard 200 album charts on July 14, 1984 and features the number 1 dance single "Dance Hall Days" and includes the hit singles: "Don't Let Go", "Don't Be My Enemy", and "Wait".

The title Points on the Curve is apparently a reference to a chord in geometry. In this case, the chord is a musical chord.

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Dance Hall Days" – 3:58
  2. "Wait" – 4:22
  3. "True Love" – 3:51
  4. "The Waves" – 4:26
  5. "Look at Me Now" – 4:36
  6. "Don't Let Go" – 4:21
  7. "Even If You Dream" – 4:08
  8. "Don't Be My Enemy" – 4:24
  9. "Devoted Friends" – 4:07
  10. "Talk It Out" – 4:48

[edit] Credits

  • Mel Collins: Saxophone
  • Chris Hughes: Rhythm, sequence and computer programming
  • Paul Ridout: MC4 programming
  • Assistant Engineer: Mark McGuire
  • Management: David Massey at Domino Directions Ltd., London
  • Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London
  • LP originally mastered by Greg Fulginiti at Artisan Sound Recorders, Los Angeles
  • CDD Pre-Mastering by WCI Record Group
  • Thanks to Peter Reichardt, Ronnie Vance, and Mark McGuire (aka Trouser Billy)
  • Special thanks to John Kalodner, and Carole Childs
  • LP design and art director: Barney Bubbles
  • Front cover photograph: Brian Griffin
  • Back cover photograph: Paul Cox
  • Hand tinting: Ronn Specer