Formed in 1979 in Kirkby, near Liverpool, China Crisis is an English new wave and synth-pop band centered around vocalist/keyboardist Gary Daly and guitarist/vocalist Eddie Lundon. Influenced by artists like Brian Eno, their music blends ambient soundscapes with pop sensibilities. The band achieved notable success in the 1980s with ten Top 50 UK singles, including the Top 10 hit "Wishful Thinking," and three albums that charted in or near the Top 20, such as "Working with Fire and Steel" and "Flaunt the Imperfection," both earning gold certifications. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Crisis?utm_source=openai))