http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3140&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rssIt's unclear whether or not the term "wimp rock" was born shortly after Christopher Cross released "Sailing" in 1980, but his ultra-Lite production values and wispy falsetto make a pretty good case for the argument. A string of airy hits with unbelievably perfect hooks culminated in the immortal "Arthur's Theme (the Best That You Can Do)" a #1 smash from the soundtrack to the fun-lovin'-est depiction of a fatal disease (alcoholism) ever shot. Cross' music defined the cocaine-riddled transition of America from the free-for-all of the Disco Era to the paranoid hangover of the '80s. The songs are tastefully extravagant and dripping with '70s pseudo-liberal inspiration, air-tight studio craft, and Beatles-via-Bob Welch melodies. While the passage of time may not have been so kind to Cross' credibility as an artist, the fact of his uncommon ability with a hook remains in these instant atmosphere-inducing, unforgettable songs. - Mike McGuirkLite Rocken720Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:26:06 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3140&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss It's unclear whether or not the term "wimp rock" was born shortly after Christopher Cross released "Sailing" in 1980, but his ultra-Lite production values and wispy falsetto make a pretty good case for the argument. A string of airy hits with unbelievably perfect hooks culminated in the immortal "Arthur's Theme (the Best That You Can Do)" a #1 smash from the soundtrack to the fun-lovin'-est depiction of a fatal disease (alcoholism) ever shot. Cross' music defined the cocaine-riddled transition of America from the free-for-all of the Disco Era to the paranoid hangover of the '80s. The songs are tastefully extravagant and dripping with '70s pseudo-liberal inspiration, air-tight studio craft, and Beatles-via-Bob Welch melodies. While the passage of time may not have been so kind to Cross' credibility as an artist, the fact of his uncommon ability with a hook remains in these instant atmosphere-inducing, unforgettable songs. - Mike McGuirk http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.30055023&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss Lite Rock Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Christopher Cross Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.30055023 alb.30055023 Christopher Cross art.3140 1.99 Sailing / Poor Shirley [Digital 45] alb.30055023 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/3/1/0/7/1797013_170x170.jpg 2009-09-15 00:00:00.0 2009-09-15 00:00:00.0 true false single http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.30055023&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.30055023&variant=data&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.7251853&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss Lite Rock Tue, 26 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0800 Christopher Cross Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.7251853 alb.7251853 Christopher Cross art.3140 3.99 Rhino Hi-five: Christopher Cross alb.7251853 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/7/4/3/1283477_170x170.jpg 2006-12-26 00:00:00.0 2005-04-19 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.7251853&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.7251853&variant=data&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.301067&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss Lite Rock Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Christopher Cross Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.301067 alb.301067 Christopher Cross art.3140 9.99 Red Room alb.301067 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/7/8/4/1564877_170x170.jpg 2009-02-17 00:00:00.0 2000-05-16 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.301067&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.301067&variant=data&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.123832&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss Lite Rock Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Christopher Cross Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.123832 alb.123832 Christopher Cross art.3140 9.99 Greatest Hits Live alb.123832 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/6/2/7/1227262_170x170.jpg 2008-04-29 00:00:00.0 1999-11-23 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.123832&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.123832&variant=data&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.281539&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss Lite Rock Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Christopher Cross Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.281539 alb.281539 Christopher Cross art.3140 18.99 Walking In Avalon alb.281539 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/5/2/1/1251257_170x170.jpg 2008-06-10 00:00:00.0 1998-05-19 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.281539&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.281539&variant=data&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.136962&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss Lite Rock Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0700 Christopher Cross Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.136962 alb.136962 Christopher Cross art.3140 9.99 Back Of My Mind alb.136962 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/6/7/3/8/1278376_170x170.jpg 2005-08-23 00:00:00.0 1988-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.136962&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.136962&variant=data&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.163045&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss Lite Rock Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0700 Christopher Cross Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.163045 alb.163045 Christopher Cross art.3140 9.99 Every Turn Of The World alb.163045 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/1/4/8/1278412_170x170.jpg 2005-08-23 00:00:00.0 1985-11-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.163045&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.163045&variant=data&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Fdiscography.rss