Album Information
The album contains a number of pop songs, which Oldfield had been encouraged by Virgin Records to write, following the success of "Moonlight Shadow" from his previous album, Crises.
The first track of the album "To France" features Maggie Reilly on vocals and references Mary Stuart in its chorus. The second track, "Poison Arrows", seamlessly continues from the ending of "To France", and features Barry Palmer on vocals.
The Discovery Tour 1984 was in promotion of the album.
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