Simple Minds - A Quick History

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Life in a Day
1.  Life in a Day by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "First album - a nice start, nothing too exciting compared to later works, but "Pleasantly Disturbed" is an intriguing hint at their potential."
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Reel to Real Cacophony
2.  Reel to Real Cacophony by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "Truely weird and a great step already from their debut. Very avantgarde and experimental."
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Empires and Dance
3.  Empires and Dance by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "Starting to find their sound. Pulsating new wave dance tracks, still experimental, but more accessible than the previous album."
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Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call
4.  Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "Their magic starts to show in pulsating bass vibes and sublime synthesizers."
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New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
5.  New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "The masterpiece! No other band could come up with an album like this. Bass, guitars, keys, drums and voice merged into a perfect work of pop and new wave. Pure magic."
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Sparkle in the Rain
6.  Sparkle in the Rain by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "Another masterpiece. Very intense, more rock oriented with the pulsating "Waterfront" and many other guitar and drum driven songs. Different again, but still magic."
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Once Upon A Time
7.  Once Upon A Time by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "A great album, but after the huge success of "Don't You" too obviously commercial stadium rock."
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Live in the City of Light
8.  Live in the City of Light by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "Live album portraying the magic of their live performances. They were huge!"
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Street Fighting Years
9.  Street Fighting Years by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "Political, quiet and somewhere between folk and pop. Another huge success with their first UK number one "Belfast Child"."
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Real Life
10.  Real Life by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "Huge disappointment. A pop album, nice but compared to previous albums little inspired and dull."
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Good News from the Next World
11.  Good News from the Next World by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "A true rock album, back to stadium rock. Songs all sound a bit too similar, but a return to form."
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Neapolis
12.  Neapolis by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "Weak. Desperate to catch up with contemporary sounds, but mostly uninspired and boring."
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Neon Lights
13.  Neon Lights by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "Poor. Only cover versions and incredibly bloodless. An album nobody needs. Embarrassing!"
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Cry - Simple Minds
14.  Cry - Simple Minds by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "Highly underrated. An interesting collection of various styles with some true Simple Minds sounds sparkling through."
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Black And White 050505
15.  Black And White 050505 by Simple Minds
The list author says:
  "Return to form again. Not as original and innovative as their 80's masterpieces, but a good return to their strengths giving hope for future albums."
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