Big Music Tour 2015
Simple Minds · 2015
131 min · 29 tracks · new wave
A vibrant live album showcasing Simple Minds' anthemic sound and emotive performances, bridging nostalgia with contemporary energy.
Why this album works
The album highlights Simple Minds' enduring appeal within the new wave genre, featuring fan-favorite tracks that resonate strongly with audiences. Its release coincided with a successful concert tour, reestablishing the band's presence in live music scenes and fostering renewed interest among both long-time fans and new listeners.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks nostalgic anthems for sing-alongs engaging live energy throughout
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2015, 'Big Music Tour 2015' captures Simple Minds during a resurgence in their career following a period of relative quiet. This live album reflects their ongoing evolution as they revisit classic hits and introduce newer material, marking a significant moment after their previous studio album 'Big Music' in 2014.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· A Flock of Seagulls· Nikolai Noskov
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Let the Day Begin 6:04
- 2 Blindfolded 5:10
- 3 Stars Will Lead the Way 4:27
- 4 New Gold Dream (81, 82, 83, 84) 5:02
- 5 Stay Visible 5:11
- 6 The American (acoustic) 3:49
- 7 Home (acoustic) 3:22
- 8 Real Life 3:29
- 9 Honest Town 4:52
- 10 Rivers of Ice 3:41
- 11 Dolphins 2:41
- 12 Waterfront Standout 5:14
- 13 Don’t You (Forget About Me) 8:06
Disc 2
- 1 White Hot Day 4:11
- 2 Book of Brilliant Things 6:03
- 3 East at Easter 2:48
- 4 Speed Your Love to Me 2:16
- 5 Once Upon a Time 3:40
- 6 All the Things She Said 3:23
- 7 Let There Be Love 4:51
- 8 Let It All Come Down 5:23
- 9 Someone Somewhere in Summertime 4:58
- 10 Midnight Walking 5:01
- 11 Big Music 3:07
- 12 Sanctify Yourself 5:48
- 13 Liaison 4:33
- 14 She’s a River 2:51
- 15 Riders on the Storm 4:18
- 16 Alive and Kicking Standout 6:47
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