In 1980, the band changed their name to Krisma and took a more synthpop turn, releasing five LPs and a slew of singles. You can still hear “Black Silk Stockings” (IMO, the band’s best track) in various clubs to date. While the band was formed in Italy, they sang the majority of their songs in English, which helped earn the band a few fans stateside. There’s even a rumor kicking around that Vangelis himself performed on Chinese Restaurant, but he is not listed in the album credits. Their earliest recordings were made in Vangelis’ home studio, which more than likely explains their futuristic sound. The band takes its name from combining the first names of members Christina Moser and Maurizio Arcieri. Very ahead of their time, as far as I’m concerned, especially when you hear the drastic jump in styles between the first 7” and the debut LP. The band combined a Marlene Dietrich kind of vibe with krautrock, Chrome-esque guitar lines, disco rhythms, and primitive synthesizers for a futuristic and incredibly eclectic sound. First, we have what I believe to be the complete discography of Italian band Chrisma, a synthpunk outfit active in the late 1970s. Here’s one of two posts lined up to get you through the weekend.
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