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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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