Themes – Volume 3: September 85–June 87
Simple Minds · 1990
109 min · 18 tracks · new wave
An expansive collection of soaring anthems and atmospheric soundscapes that define a pivotal era in new wave.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- soaring anthems for celebration
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- for nostalgic evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Themes
- 1980s youth culture· cinematic nostalgia· post-punk optimism
- Career context
- Released in 1990, 'Themes – Volume 3: September 85–June 87' captures Simple Minds during a time of commercial peak following their global hit 'Don't You (Forget About Me)'. This compilation showcases their evolution from art rock to mainstream pop, retaining their signature atmospheric style while emphasizing their anthemic qualities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talk Talk· The Cure· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Alive and Kicking 5:28
- 2 Alive and Kicking (instrumental) 6:08
- 3 Up on the Catwalk (live) 5:49
Disc 2
- 1 Sanctify Yourself (extended mix) 7:15
- 2 Sanctify Yourself (dub) 6:12
- 3 Love Song (live) 5:42
- 4 Street Hassle (live) 7:24
Disc 3
- 1 All the Things She Said (extended version) 5:14
- 2 Promised You a Miracle (US remix) 6:03
- 3 Don’t You (Forget About Me) 9:03
Disc 4
- 1 Ghostdancing (12″) 6:59
- 2 Ghostdancing (instrumental) 4:55
- 3 Oh Jungleland (12″) 7:00
- 4 Oh Jungleland (instrumental) 6:08
Disc 5
- 1 Promised You a Miracle 4:54
- 2 Book of Brilliant Things 4:53
- 3 Glittering Prize 4:28
- 4 Celebrate 5:43
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