# Resesi

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{{Infobox album
| name       = Resesi
| type       = studio
| artist     = [Chrisye](/source/Chrisye)
| cover      = Resesi cover.jpg
| alt        =
| released   = February 1983
| recorded   = 1982–1983
| venue      =
| studio     =
| genre      = Pop
| length     = 50:40
| label      = [Musica Studios](/source/Musica_Studios)
| producer   = {{ublist|[Eros Djarot](/source/Eros_Djarot)|Chrisye|[Jockie Soerjoprajogo](/source/Jockie_Soerjoprajogo)}}
| prev_title = [Pantulan Cita](/source/Pantulan_Cita)
| prev_year  = 1981
| next_title = [Metropolitan](/source/Metropolitan_(album))
| next_year  = 1984
}}
'''''Resesi''''' (literally ''Recession'') is the sixth studio album by the Indonesian singer [Chrisye](/source/Chrisye), released on February 1983 by [Musica Studios](/source/Musica_Studios). Recorded in collaboration with [Jockie Soerjoprajogo](/source/Jockie_Soerjoprajogo) and [Eros Djarot](/source/Eros_Djarot) after the latter's return from Germany, ''Resesi'' was inspired by the sound of [The Police](/source/The_Police) and featured songs influenced by [CB radio](/source/CB_radio) and [social criticism](/source/social_criticism). It was a commercial hit upon release, selling 350,000 copies and being [certified silver](/source/Music_recording_sales_certification). In 2007 ''[Rolling Stone Indonesia](/source/Rolling_Stone_Indonesia)'' listed it as the 82nd best Indonesian album of all time.

==Production==
After the failure of the ''[Pantulan Cita](/source/Pantulan_Cita)'' album due to the emergence of Jamal Mirdad on the Indonesian music scene, several new singers who were younger and had adequate musical abilities and had a more homogeneous taste 'connection' with young music enthusiasts, Chrisye became confused about this. Apart from his disappointment with the film ''[Seindah Rembulan](/source/Seindah_Rembulan)'' (''As Beautiful as the Moon''), [Chrisye](/source/Chrisye) had taken a long [sabbatical](/source/sabbatical).{{sfn|Endah|2007|pp=212–215}} In early 1983 [Eros Djarot](/source/Eros_Djarot), who had collaborated with the singer on the highly successful soundtrack album ''[Badai Pasti Berlalu](/source/Badai_Pasti_Berlalu_(album))'' in 1977,{{sfn|KS 2007, Mengenang Chrisye: Musisi}} returned to Indonesia after studying cinematography in Germany.{{sfn|Liner notes for ''Masterpiece Trilogi''|p=20}} This inspired Chrisye to ask him to record a new album in collaboration with [Jockie Soerjoprajogo](/source/Jockie_Soerjoprajogo).{{sfn|Endah|2007|pp=226–228, 330}} Although Djarot had not been involved in music for several years, he agreed.{{sfn|Liner notes for ''Masterpiece Trilogi''|p=20}}

On the album Chrisye provided vocals and played the bass, while Soerjoprajogo played several instruments – including the [mandolin](/source/mandolin). They were joined by [Ian Antono](/source/Ian_Antono) on the electric and acoustic guitars and Uce Hudioro on drums. Djarot served primarily as a songwriter.{{sfn|Liner notes for ''Resesi''}} Recording was completed at [Musica Studios](/source/Musica_Studios)' recording rooms number I and II, with H. Rusmin as operator. Soerjoprajogo [arranged](/source/arrangement) the music.{{sfn|Liner notes for ''Resesi''}} The owner of Musica, Aciu Wijaya, suggested that they adopt a currently trending genre to ensure marketability;{{sfn|Endah|2007|pp=226–228, 330}} ultimately the result was similar to songs by [The Police](/source/The_Police).{{sfn|Sartono 2007, Chrisye: Dari Lilin Kecil}} Chrisye felt that [Sting](/source/Sting_(musician))'s bass performances for the band had made their songs more powerful; as such, he modeled his playing style after the British performer.{{sfn|Endah|2007|pp=226–228, 330}}

During his hiatus Chrisye had become involved in [CB radio](/source/Citizens_Band_radio), listening but not broadcasting; this influenced the song "Polusi Udara" ("Air Pollution").{{sfn|Liner notes for ''Masterpiece Trilogi''|p=20}} For the song "Sentuhan Cinta" Chrisye was joined by [Hetty Koes Endang](/source/Hetty_Koes_Endang), who served as a backing vocalist.{{sfn|Liner notes for ''Resesi''}} With Djarot's influence two of the songs – "Money" and "Resesi" ("Recession") – began taking a [critical](/source/social_criticism) view of society.{{sfn|Liner notes for ''Masterpiece Trilogi''|p=20}} Meanwhile, Chrisye refused to sing "Malam Pertama" ("Wedding Night"), not speaking with Soerjoprajogo, until he was convinced to do so by Djarot.{{sfn|Liner notes for ''Masterpiece Trilogi''|p=20}} "Resesi" was chosen to be the album's title track after a vote.{{sfn|Endah|2007|pp=226–228, 330}}

==Track listing==
{{Track listing
| collapsed =
| headline = 
| extra_column = 
| all_writing =
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =

| title1 = Lenny
| note1 = 
| writer1 = Chrisye and Eros Djarot
| lyrics1 = 
| music1 = 
| extra1 = 
| length1 =4:38

| title2 = Malam Pertama
| note2 = "Wedding Night"
| writer2 = Jockie Soerjoprajogo and Eros Djarot
| lyrics2 = 
| music2 = 
| extra2 = 
| length2 = 4:52

| title3 = Resesi
| note3 = "Recession"
| writer3 = Chrisye, Eros Djarot, and Jockie Soerjoprajogo 	
| lyrics3 = 
| music3 = 
| extra3 = 
| length3 = 4:50

| title4 = Sentuhan Cinta
| note4 = "Love's Touch"
| writer4 = Jockie Soerjoprajogo and Eros Djarot
| lyrics4 = 
| music4 = 
| extra4 = 
| length4 = 5:00

| title5 = Di Batas Akhir Senja
| note5 = "At the Boundary of Dusk"
| writer5 =  Jockie Soerjoprajogo and Eros Djarot
| lyrics5 = 
| music5 = 
| extra5 = 
| length5 = 5:31

| title6 = Money
| note6 = 
| writer6 = Jockie Soerjoprajogo and Eros Djarot
| lyrics6 = 
| music6 = 
| extra6 = 
| length6 = 5:51

| title7 = Anak Manusia
| note7 = "Child of Mankind"
| writer7 = Chrisye and Eros Djarot
| lyrics7 = 
| music7 = 
| extra7 = 
| length7 = 5:18

| title8 = Polusi Udara
| note8 = "Air Pollution"
| writer8 =Jockie Soerjoprajogo
| lyrics8 = 
| music8 = 
| extra8 = 
| length8 = 4:49

| title9 = Hening
| note9 = "Silent"
| writer9 = Chrisye, Eros Djarot, and Jockie Soerjoprajogo
| lyrics9 = 
| music9 = 
| extra9 = 
| length9 = 4:30

| title10 = Juwita
| note10 = "Beautiful"
| writer10 = Jockie Soerjoprajogo and Eros Djarot
| lyrics10 = 
| music10 = 
| extra10 = 
| length10 = 5:28
| total_length = 50:40
|}}

==Release and reception==
The album was released in February 1983. To promote the album three songs, "Lenny", "Hening" ("Silent"), and "Malam Pertama", were released as singles; Chrisye also performed "Lenny" live on ''Aneka Ria Safari'', a variety show on the state-owned broadcaster [TVRI](/source/TVRI_(TV_channel)). ''Resesi'' was a commercial success, selling 350,000 copies and being certified silver. Chrisye saved his returns, saving towards a home for him and his wife.{{sfn|Endah|2007|pp=226–228, 330}} After this success, Chrisye would record another two collaborations with Soerjoprajogo and Djarot, ''[Metropolitan](/source/Metropolitan_(album))'' and ''[Nona](/source/Nona_(album))'' (both 1984). He would continue to perform several of the tracks, including "Hening" and "Malam Pertama", in concerts until his death.{{sfn|Endah|2007|pp=226–228, 330}}

Frans Sartono, writing for ''[Kompas](/source/Kompas)'' after Chrisye's death in 2007, found the album to "cleverly" (''cerdik'') include [white reggae](/source/reggae) influences from The Police. He suggests that the introduction of the title track "Resesi" is similar to the Police's "[Walking on the Moon](/source/Walking_on_the_Moon)".{{sfn|Sartono 2007, Chrisye: Dari Lilin Kecil}} Indonesian music critic Denny Sakri considered it a refreshing comeback for Chrisye.{{sfn|Liner notes for ''Masterpiece Trilogi''|p=20}}

''Resesi'' has been [reissue](/source/reissue)d twice, once as a CD in 2004{{sfn|KotaBNI.com 2004, Chrisye Rilis Ulang}} and once as part of the ''[Chrisye Masterpiece Trilogy Limited Edition](/source/Chrisye_Masterpiece_Trilogy_Limited_Edition)'' in 2007.{{sfn|IndonesiaSelebriti.com 2007, Chrisye Rilis Album}} In 2007 ''[Rolling Stone Indonesia](/source/Rolling_Stone_Indonesia)'' selected it as the 82nd best Indonesian album of all time, the lowest ranked of Chrisye's three solo albums on the list.{{sfn|Rolling Stone Indonesia 2007, 150 Album Indonesia}}

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==Works cited==
{{refbegin|40em}}
*{{cite journal
 |publisher=a&e Media
 |date=December 2007
 |title=150 Album Indonesia Terbaik Sepanjang Masa
 |trans-title=150 Best Indonesian Albums of All Time
 |journal=Rolling Stone Indonesia
 |issue=32
 |pages=77
 |location=Jakarta
 |language=Indonesian
 |ref={{Sfnref|Rolling Stone Indonesia 2007, 150 Album Indonesia}}
}}
*{{cite web
 |url         = http://musik.indonesiaselebriti.com/ulasan_musik/berita/306859565419/Chrisye-Rilis-Album-Trilogi
 |title       = Chrisye Rilis Album Trilogi
 |trans-title = Chrisye Releases a Trilogy Album
 |language    = Indonesian
 |date        = 9 October 2007
|work        = IndonesiaSelebriti.com
 |access-date  = 1 January 2012
|publisher   = Media Entertainment Online
 |ref         = {{sfnRef|IndonesiaSelebriti.com 2007, Chrisye Rilis Album}}
 |url-status=dead
 |archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20120327190158/http://musik.indonesiaselebriti.com/ulasan_musik/berita/306859565419/Chrisye-Rilis-Album-Trilogi
 |archive-date = 27 March 2012
}}
*{{cite web
 |title       = Chrisye Rilis Ulang 22 Album Lawas
 |trans-title = Chrisye Rereleases 22 Old Albums
 |language    = Indonesian
 |work        = KotaBNI News
 |date        = 28 October 2004
|url         = http://www.wisma46.com/kotabni/new/news.asp?news_id=1979&flag=en
 |access-date  = 3 March 2012
|ref         = {{sfnRef|KotaBNI.com 2004, Chrisye Rilis Ulang}}
 |url-status=dead
 |archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20120405222413/http://www.wisma46.com/kotabni/new/news.asp?news_id=1979&flag=en
 |archive-date = 5 April 2012
}}
* {{cite book
 |last1=Endah
 |first1=Alberthiene
 |authorlink1=Alberthiene Endah
 |title=Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal
 |trans-title=Chrisye: A Musical Memoir
 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yC1RBxwoINoC
 |year=2007
 |publisher=Gramedia
 |location=Jakarta
 |language=Indonesian
 |isbn=978-979-22-2606-5
 }}
*{{cite news
 |last=KS
 |first=Theodore
 |title=Mengenang Chrisye: Musisi Kaya Diskografi
 |trans-title=Remembering Chrisye: A Musician with a Rich Discography
 |language=Indonesian
 |work=Kompas
 |date=30 April 2007
|page=40
 |ref={{harvid|KS 2007, Mengenang Chrisye: Musisi}}
}}
*{{cite AV media notes
 |title=Resesi
 |others=Chrisye
 |year=1983
 |publisher=Musica Studios
 |ref={{sfnRef|Liner notes for ''Resesi''}}
}}
*{{cite AV media notes
 |last=Sakri
 |first=Denny
 |title=Chrisye Masterpiece Trilogi 01
 |others=Chrisye
 |year=2007
 |publisher=Musica Studios
 |ref={{sfnRef|Liner notes for ''Masterpiece Trilogi''}}
}}
*{{cite news
 |last=Sartono
 |first=Frans
 |title=Chrisye: Dari Lilin Kecil ke Badai
 |trans-title=Chrisye: From a Small Candle to a Storm
 |work=Kompas
 |date=1 April 2007
|language=Indonesian
 |page=1
 |ref={{sfnRef|Sartono 2007, Chrisye: Dari Lilin Kecil}}
}}
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