You Did Cut Me Explained

You Did Cut Me
Cover:YouDidCutMe.jpg
Type:single
Artist:China Crisis
Album:Flaunt the Imperfection
Released:[1]
Studio:Parkgate Studio (Battle, East Sussex)
Genre:New wave
Length:4:18
Label:Virgin
Producer:Walter Becker
Chronology:China Crisis
Prev Title:King in a Catholic Style
Prev Year:1985
Next Title:The Highest High
Next Year:1985

"You Did Cut Me" is a song by English new wave band China Crisis. It was released as the third single from their third studio album Flaunt the Imperfection (1985) and reached number 54 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]

The B-side of the single is a live version of the song. It was also released as a 7" double pack and a 12" single including additional live tracks.

Reception

Spin said the song showed, "Walter Becker's influence begins to come through clearly, and China Crisis starts giving us a clearer idea what its naïve melodies are all about. All their idealism and questioning takes the form of a journey toward spiritual discovery."[3]

Notes and References

  1. 24 August 1985. News. Record Mirror. 4. 16 August 2022.
  2. Web site: CHINA CRISIS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company . Officialcharts.com .
  3. . Spins. Steve Matteo. October 1985. 6. 31.