Points on the Curve is the second studio album by the English new wave band Wang Chung, released in February 1984 by Geffen Records.
Background Points on the Curve is Wang Chung's first studio album since changing their name from Huang Chung and switching from Arista to Geffen Records. It reached No. 34 on the UK Albums Chart on 21 April 1984 and No. 30 on the Billboard 200 chart on 14 July 1984. The album features the No. 1 dance single "Dance Hall Days" and includes the hit singles: "Don't Let Go", "Don't Be My Enemy" and "Wait". The album cover was designed, and featured art direction by Barney Bubbles, who had died the year before this album was released.
Critical reception
The Philadelphia Inquirer deemed the band "mean-spirited fops." The Daily Breeze called the album "a collection of fairly standard, English dance numbers." By contrast, in a retrospective review for AllMusic, Kelvin Hayes wrote that "although the sound is a little dated, its craftsmanship still holds true."
Track listing Original UK LP track listing
Track listing on most CDs, cassettes, and LPs from other regions
Personnel Credits are adapted from the Points on the Curve liner notes.
Wang Chung Nick Feldman – bass guitar, keyboards, guitar, vocals Jack Hues – lead vocals, keyboards, guitar Darren Costin – drums, percussion, keyboards, vocals
Additional musicians Mel Collins – saxophone Chris Hughes – rhythm, sequence, and computer programming Paul Ridout – MC4 programming
Technical Chris Hughes – producer, engineer Ross Cullum – producer, engineer Mark McGuire – assistant engineer Greg Fulginiti – original mastering Barney Bubbles – design, art director Brian Griffin – front cover photograph Paul Cox – back cover photograph Ronn Spencer – hand tinting Mark Ryder – black & white photographs
Chart performance Weekly charts Chart (1984) Peak position Australia (Kent Music Report) 56 US Billboard 200 30 UK Top 75 Albums 34
Year-end charts Chart (1984) Rank US Billboard Hot 100 59
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