Children is the second studio album by the English gothic rock band the Mission, released on 20 February 1988 by Mercury Records. Two singles were released from the album, "Tower of Strength" and "Beyond the Pale". A third single, "Kingdom Come", was scheduled but appeared only as a promotional single. The album peaked at number 2 on the UK Charts Singer Julianne Regan of the rock band All About Eve provided additional vocals on two tracks – "Beyond the Pale" and "Black Mountain Mist". Children was re-issued in 2007 with four bonus tracks.

Track listing

Except where noted: all music by Adams, Brown, Hinkler and Hussey; and words by Hussey.

1988 release

1988 vinyl release

Side A Side B "Fabienne" and "Dream On" appeared only on the CD and MC releases.

2007 re-issue

Bonus tracks Produced by John Paul Jones Engineered by Mark 'Spike' Stent

Personnel

The Mission Additional musicians

Charts

Certifications