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The Best of Simple Minds

Simple Minds · 2007

148 min · 32 tracks · new wave

Anthemic synth-driven melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, encapsulating the essence of the 1980s new wave movement.

Why this album works

This greatest hits collection features some of Simple Minds' most commercially successful tracks, including 'Don’t You (Forget About Me)', which remains a defining anthem of the Brat Pack era. The album's release helped introduce a new generation to their music while celebrating their impact on the new wave genre, further solidifying their legacy in popular culture.
Best for
nostalgic anthems for road trips uplifting tracks for gatherings reflective moments during downtime
Context
Released in 2007, 'The Best of Simple Minds' comes at a time when the band was reflecting on their extensive career spanning over three decades. This compilation followed their previous studio album, 'Black & White 050505', and serves as a retrospective, highlighting their evolution from art rock to mainstream pop icons during the 80s.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Don’t You (Forget About Me) Standout 4:23
  • 2 Promised You a Miracle 3:58
  • 3 Waterfront 4:51
  • 4 Alive and Kicking Standout 5:26
  • 5 Glittering Prize 4:00
  • 6 All the Things She Said 4:18
  • 7 Sanctify Yourself 4:59
  • 8 Someone Somewhere (in Summertime) 4:34
  • 9 Ghostdancing 4:46
  • 10 Up on the Catwalk 4:07
  • 11 Speed Your Love to Me 4:05
  • 12 Theme for Great Cities 5:52
  • 13 Love Song 3:54
  • 14 The American 3:36
  • 15 Sweat in Bullet 4:32
  • 16 Life in a Day 4:07
  • 17 I Travel 4:00

Disc 2

  • 1 Let There Be Love 5:16
  • 2 This Is Your Land 5:05
  • 3 Kick It In 4:23
  • 4 Let It All Come Down 3:41
  • 5 See the Lights 4:26
  • 6 Stand by Love 4:09
  • 7 Real Life 4:55
  • 8 She’s a River 4:32
  • 9 Hypnotised 4:46
  • 10 Glitterball 4:28
  • 11 War Babies 4:25
  • 12 Mandela Day 5:41
  • 13 Biko Standout 7:36
  • 14 Belfast Child 6:43
  • 15 The Real Life 2:55

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