Celebrate: The Greatest Hits
Simple Minds · 2013
150 min · 36 tracks · new wave
A sweeping collection of anthemic new wave hits that encapsulates a rich era of pop-rock innovation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- anthems for celebratory moments nostalgic tunes for road trips dynamic waves of energy
- Context
- By 2013, Simple Minds had transitioned from their initial rise in the 1980s with albums like 'New Gold Dream' to a reflective phase in their career. 'Celebrate: The Greatest Hits' serves as a retrospective compilation marking over three decades of musical evolution and iconic performances, showcasing their enduring appeal.
- If you like
- new wave
Celebrate: The Greatest Hits is an album by Simple Minds, released in 2013. A sweeping collection of anthemic new wave hits that encapsulates a rich era of pop-rock innovation. This greatest hits album reached significant commercial success, peaking at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart and reaffirming Simple Minds' status as key figures in the new wave movement. The inclusion of their hit 'Don't You (Forget About Me)', famously featured in 'The Breakfast Club', emphasizes their cultural impact during the 1980s and beyond. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Celebrate: The Greatest Hits sound like?
A sweeping collection of anthemic new wave hits that encapsulates a rich era of pop-rock innovation. Rooted in new wave.
What makes Celebrate: The Greatest Hits by Simple Minds notable?
This greatest hits album reached significant commercial success, peaking at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart and reaffirming Simple Minds' status as key figures in the new wave movement. The inclusion of their hit 'Don't You (Forget About Me)', famously featured in 'The Breakfast Club', emphasizes their cultural impact during the 1980s and beyond. By 2013, Simple Minds had transitioned from their initial rise in the 1980s with albums like 'New Gold Dream' to a reflective phase in their career. 'Celebrate: The Greatest Hits' serves as a retrospective compilation marking over three decades of musical evolution and iconic performances, showcasing their enduring appeal.
Who is Celebrate: The Greatest Hits for?
Celebrate: The Greatest Hits works well if you're into anthems for celebratory moments, nostalgic tunes for road trips and dynamic waves of energy.
How many songs are on Celebrate: The Greatest Hits?
Celebrate: The Greatest Hits has 36 tracks, running approximately 150 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Life in a Day 4:07
- 2 Chelsea Girl 3:59
- 3 Changeling 3:30
- 4 I Travel 3:09
- 5 Celebrate 2:52
- 6 The American 3:35
- 7 Love Song 3:52
- 8 Promised You a Miracle 4:00
- 9 Glittering Prize 3:59
- 10 Someone Somewhere in Summertime 4:36
- 11 Waterfront 4:46
- 12 Speed Your Love to Me 4:04
- 13 Up on the Catwalk 4:06
- 14 Don’t You (Forget About Me) 4:20
- 15 Alive and Kicking Standout 4:46
- 16 Sanctify Yourself 3:56
- 17 All the Things She Said 4:18
- 18 Ghost Dancing 4:45
Disc 2
- 1 Belfast Child Standout 5:15
- 2 This Is Your Land 4:48
- 3 Kick It In 4:22
- 4 Let There Be Love 4:44
- 5 See the Lights 3:55
- 6 Stand by Love 4:08
- 7 She’s a River 4:29
- 8 Hypnotised 4:33
- 9 Glitterball 4:25
- 10 War Babies 4:18
- 11 Space 5:28
- 12 Cry 3:55
- 13 Spaceface 3:52
- 14 Home 4:23
- 15 Rockets 3:27
- 16 Stars Will Lead the Way 3:26
- 17 Blood Diamonds 3:55
- 18 Broken Glass Park 4:09
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