Thirty Thousand Feet Over China

Reissued Compact disc / RELEASED IN 1981, CAPTURING THE PASSIONS AT THEIR CREATIVE PEAK / FEATURES THE CULT CLASSIC “I’M IN LOVE WITH A GERMAN FILM STAR” / A PERFECT MIX OF POST-PUNK EDGE AND MELODIC NEW WAVE SHEEN / ATMOSPHERIC SOUNDSCAPES WITH STRIKING GUITAR WORK / A CULT CLASSIC FOR FANS OF EARLY ’80S ALTERNATIVE MUSIC / “Thirty Thousand Feet Over China” by The Passions is a shining gem of the post-punk/new wave era. Released in 1981, it captures the band at the height of their creative power - melding ethereal beauty with an introspective edge. The album blends shimmering guitar lines, sharp rhythms, spacious production, and Barbara Gogan’s haunting, emotionally restrained vocals to create a sound both urgent and dreamlike. Anchored by the cult hit “I’m in Love with a German Film Star,” this record reflects the restless energy of its time while remaining timeless in its emotional depth. Dreamy yet grounded, cool yet resonant, it stands as a touchstone of the early ’80s alternative scene - essential listening for fans of moody, intelligent pop in the tradition of The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and The Comsat Angels / TRACKLIST: 1. I’m In Love With A German Film Star 2. Someone Special 3. The Swimmer 4. Strange Affair 5. Small Stones 6. Runaway 7. The Square 8. Alice’s Song 9. Bachelor Girls 10. Skin Deep

1: I'm in Love With a German Film Star
2: Someone Special
3: The Swimmer
4: Strange Affair
5: Small Stones
6: Runaway
7: The Square
8: Alice's Song
9: Bachelor Girls
10: Skin Deep

Number of Discs: 1

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