Resesi
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| Studio album by Chrisye | ||||
| Released | 1983 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 50:40 | |||
| Label | Musica Studios | |||
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Resesi (literally Recession) is a 1983 album by the Indonesian singer Chrisye. Recorded in collaboration with Jockie Soerjoprajogo and Eros Djarot after the latter's return from Germany, Resesi was inspired by the sound of The Police and featured songs influenced by CB radio and social criticism. It was a commercial hit upon release, selling 350,000 copies and being certified silver. In 2007 Rolling Stone Indonesia listed it as the 82nd best Indonesian album of all time.
Following the failure of his album Pantulan Cita (Reflection of Dreams; 1981) and his disappointment with the film Seindah Rembulan (As Beautiful as the Moon), Chrisye had taken a long sabbatical. In early 1983 Eros Djarot, who had collaborated with the singer on the highly successful soundtrack album Badai Pasti Berlalu in 1977, returned to Indonesia after studying cinematography in Germany. This inspired Chrisye to ask him to record a new album in collaboration with Jockie Soerjoprajogo. Although Djarot had not been involved in music for several years, he agreed.
On the album Chrisye provided vocals and played the bass, while Soerjoprajogo played several instruments – including the mandolin. They were joined by Ian Antono on the electric and acoustic guitars and Uce Hudioro on drums. Djarot served primarily as a songwriter. Recording was completed at Musica Studios' recording rooms number I and II, with H. Rusmin as operator. Soerjoprajogo arranged the music. The owner of Musica, Aciu Wijaya, suggested that they adopt a currently trending genre to ensure marketability; ultimately the result was similar to songs by The Police. Chrisye felt that Sting's bass performances for the band had made their songs more powerful; as such, he modeled his playing style after the British performer.
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