What makes Remembering the First Time by Simply Red notable?

The album features several remixes that gained traction on dance floors, particularly in club scenes across Europe. Its release reflected the growing trend of remix culture in the mid-90s, helping to expand Simply Red's audience beyond traditional pop listeners. Released on December 8, 1995, 'Remembering the First Time' came after Simply Red's commercial peak in the early 90s, following their successful album 'Life' (1995). This remix album showcases the band's ability to adapt their sound while maintaining the smooth, blue-eyed soul that defined their earlier work.

Who is Remembering the First Time for?

Remembering the First Time works well if you're into steady rhythmic exploration, infectious grooves for dancing and vibrant remixes for parties.

How many songs are on Remembering the First Time?

Remembering the First Time has 5 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Remembering the First Time

Simply Red · 1995

36 min · 5 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · soul

A vibrant collection of remixes that breathe new life into Simply Red's soulful melodies and infectious grooves.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady rhythmic exploration
infectious grooves for dancing
vibrant remixes for parties
engaging background for socializing

Maybe skip if you want

seeking abrupt tempo changes
prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on December 8, 1995, 'Remembering the First Time' came after Simply Red's commercial peak in the early 90s, following their successful album 'Life' (1995). This remix album showcases the band's ability to adapt their sound while maintaining the smooth, blue-eyed soul that defined their earlier work.
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