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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with emotional peaks cerebral soundscapes for introspective moments wave-like pacing that invites reflection
- 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.
- If you like
- new wave
Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call is an album by Simple Minds, released in 1981. A cerebral blend of post-punk rhythms and atmospheric synths, punctuated by introspective lyrics and anthemic choruses. The album achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching number 11 on the UK Albums Chart. Its innovative fusion of new wave and art rock influenced numerous bands in the genre, solidifying Simple Minds' role in shaping the sound of the early 80s music scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call sound like?
A cerebral blend of post-punk rhythms and atmospheric synths, punctuated by introspective lyrics and anthemic choruses. Rooted in new wave.
What makes Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call by Simple Minds notable?
The album achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching number 11 on the UK Albums Chart. Its innovative fusion of new wave and art rock influenced numerous bands in the genre, solidifying Simple Minds' role in shaping the sound of the early 80s music scene. 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.
Who is Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call for?
Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call works well if you're into dynamic exploration with emotional peaks, cerebral soundscapes for introspective moments and wave-like pacing that invites reflection.
How many songs are on Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call?
Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call has 13 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In Trance as Mission 6:53
- 2 Sweat in Bullet Standout 4:31
- 3 70 Cities as Love Brings the Fall Standout 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 Standout 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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