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Live in the City of Angels

Simple Minds · 2019

130 min · 25 tracks · new wave

A vibrant celebration of nostalgia, blending anthemic choruses with atmospheric soundscapes that recall Simple Minds' glory days.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • nostalgic anthems for celebration
  • vibrant soundscapes for reflection
  • for late-night drives
  • sing-along moments with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer shorter, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
Los Angeles live scene· 1980s cultural revival
Career context
Released in 2019, 'Live in the City of Angels' marks Simple Minds' return to live performance after years of focusing on studio albums. This album captures the band's enduring appeal, showcasing their classic hits alongside newer material while celebrating over four decades of music. At this point in their career, they were revitalizing their legacy for both longtime fans and new listeners.
Stylistic neighbors
Talk Talk· The Cure· Duran Duran

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Signal and the Noise 5:44
  • 2 Waterfront 5:22
  • 3 Love Song 4:57
  • 4 Let There Be Love 4:33
  • 5 Up on the Catwalk 4:48
  • 6 Sense of Discovery 5:50
  • 7 Glittering Prize 4:14
  • 8 Promised You a Miracle 4:30
  • 9 The American 4:40
  • 10 Hunter and the Hunted 5:37
  • 11 Stand by Love 4:48
  • 12 Dirty Old Town 4:52

Disc 2

  • 1 Theme for Great Cities 5:05
  • 2 She's a River 3:34
  • 3 Walk Between Worlds 5:50
  • 4 Hypnotised 5:35
  • 5 Someone Somewhere in Summertime 5:32
  • 6 See the Lights 5:52
  • 7 All the Things She Said 4:20
  • 8 Dolphins 6:30
  • 9 Don't You (Forget About Me) 6:11
  • 10 New Gold Dream (81, 82, 83, 84) 5:54
  • 11 Once Upon a Time 4:42
  • 12 Alive and Kicking 6:12
  • 13 Sanctify Yourself 5:18

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