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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic anthems for road trips
- uplifting tracks for gatherings
- reflective moments during downtime
- dynamic energy for workouts
- sing-along classics with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking minimalist soundscapes
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- 1980s new wave· anti-apartheid activism
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talk Talk· The Cure· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Don’t You (Forget About Me) 4:23
- 2 Promised You a Miracle 3:58
- 3 Waterfront 4:51
- 4 Alive and Kicking 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 7:36
- 14 Belfast Child 6:43
- 15 The Real Life 2:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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