Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call
Simple Minds · 1981
68 min · 13 tracks · new wave
A cerebral blend of post-punk rhythms and atmospheric synths, punctuated by introspective lyrics and anthemic choruses.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with emotional peaks
- cerebral soundscapes for introspective moments
- wave-like pacing that invites reflection
- anthemic choruses for group sing-alongs
- for late-night journeys
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- societal pressures· emotional tension
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call' was Simple Minds' fourth album, following their breakthrough with 'Empires and Dance.' The album marked a significant shift towards their signature sound, melding the experimental edge of earlier work with more accessible melodies, paving the way for future commercial successes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talk Talk· The Cure· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In Trance as Mission 6:53
- 2 Sweat in Bullet 4:31
- 3 70 Cities as Love Brings the Fall 4:49
- 4 Boys From Brazil 5:30
- 5 Love Song 5:04
- 6 This Earth That You Walk Upon 5:28
- 7 Sons and Fascination 5:23
- 8 Seeing Out the Angel 6:11
- 9 Theme for Great Cities 5:51
- 10 The American 3:51
- 11 20th Century Promised Land 4:54
- 12 Wonderful in Young Life 5:21
- 13 Careful in Career 5:08
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