Glittering Prize 81/92
Simple Minds · 1992
72 min · 16 tracks · new wave
A sweeping collection of anthemic new wave tracks that balance introspective lyrics with soaring melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- anthemic sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- reflective moments for introspection
- for nostalgic road trips
- uplifting energy for celebrations
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- post-punk anthems· 1980s pop culture· Belfast conflict reflections
- Career context
- By the time 'Glittering Prize 81/92' was released in January 1992, Simple Minds had solidified their status as a leading force in the new wave movement. This compilation came after their commercial peak in the mid-1980s, encapsulating their most successful hits while marking a transitional phase for the band as they navigated the evolving music landscape of the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talk Talk· The Cure· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waterfront 4:50
- 2 Don’t You (Forget About Me) 4:20
- 3 Alive and Kicking 4:47
- 4 Sanctify Yourself 3:57
- 5 Love Song 3:51
- 6 Someone Somewhere in Summertime 4:36
- 7 See the Lights 4:23
- 8 Belfast Child 6:41
- 9 The American 3:33
- 10 All the Things She Said 4:17
- 11 Promised You a Miracle 4:00
- 12 Ghostdancing 4:45
- 13 Speed Your Love to Me 4:25
- 14 Glittering Prize 4:00
- 15 Let There Be Love 4:43
- 16 Mandela Day 5:41
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