Big Music
Simple Minds · 2014
51 min · 12 tracks · new wave
An expansive soundscape of vibrant synths and anthemic melodies that rekindles Simple Minds' signature new wave spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo rhythmic flow
- expansive soundscapes for reflection
- an anthemic sing-along experience
- early morning motivational vibes
- uplifting melodies for daily inspiration
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek abrasive, high-energy music
Where this album fits
- Themes
- modern resilience· introspective soundscapes
- Career context
- Released in 2014, 'Big Music' came after a lengthy hiatus for Simple Minds, marking their first studio album since 2009's 'Graffiti Soul'. The band was revitalizing their sound while navigating the modern music landscape, attempting to balance nostalgia with contemporary relevance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talk Talk· The Cure· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blindfolded 5:23
- 2 Midnight Walking 3:54
- 3 Honest Town 4:46
- 4 Big Music 4:12
- 5 Human 3:42
- 6 Blood Diamonds 4:21
- 7 Let the Day Begin 5:10
- 8 Concrete and Cherry Blossom 3:33
- 9 Imagination 3:41
- 10 Kill or Cure 4:12
- 11 Broken Glass Park 4:41
- 12 Spirited Away 4:08
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