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Black And White 050505

~ Simple Minds
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  • Audio CD (26 Feb 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sanctuary
  • ASIN: B0009Y8N24
  • Other Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,477 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Stay Visible
2. Home
3. Stranger
4. Different World
5. Underneath The Ice
6. Jeweller
7. Black And White
8. Kiss The Ground
9. Dolphins

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
In the nicest possible sense, Glaswegian colossi Simple Minds were once U2's greatest adversaries and had the sales statistics to prove it. But it was Bono who got to meet the Pope and save the world while Jim Kerr opened a sushi restaurant. If that doesn't sound fair then it's because it isn't. Black And White 050505 sounds no less effectual than anything Simple Minds produced as globe-straddling aristocrats of late Eighties rock--comparisons with their earlier post-New Wave output is another matter entirely--with only Jim Kerr's intermittent although faithfully characteristic melodrama suggesting the band dates from a time when grand gesturing meant bums on seats and lighters in air.

It would be crass folly to class Black And White 050505" as a return to form merely because the belatedly-released "lost" album Our Secrets Are The Same and 2003's Cry had much more to recommend them than vain commentators would ever give them credit for. So what's the score here ? Top drawer pop embellished with love and money lavishment; "Stay Visible", "Home"( like a mature Interpol) and the resurrected "Jeweller" meriting particular distinction. But perhaps the blue riband should be granted to downer epilogue "Dolphins"; sentimental, atmospheric, gripping and what Bowie would have sounded like with an aching concern for the preservation of marine biology. Beached whales? Simple Minds sound like sleeping giants. They ain’t dead yet. --Kevin Maidment

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Simple Minds were the most successful Scottish band of the 80's. In an epic lifespan of 25 years and total worldwide album sales of 30 million, Simple Minds have come a very long way from the mean streets of Glasgow, evolving into an epic-sounding world-class band playing the biggest arenas in the world. Jim Kerr and co-founder Charlie Burchill are back with a brand new studio album and sounding every bit as good as the height of their fame. Mixed by the legendary Bob Clearmountain (Roxy Music, Rolling Stones, INXS) Black and White is a very strong, contemporary album. Its anthemic, epic sound embodies everything the band were ever revered for--this is Simple Minds at their best!

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What a return to form, 10 Nov 2005
I've had this cd for barely a week and already it's a firm favourite. It contains everything which is great about Simple Minds. From the haunting guitar, through to the dynamic bass and unique vocal style, this is truely a classis. It harks back to early albums such as sons and fascination and is also somewhat remininscent of street fighting years. No fillers, quality all the way through. Cannot praise this highly enough. Roll on the tour, I'll be the first there
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ab Fab., 7 Nov 2005
Absolutely Fabulous ! One of the best SMinds ever !
Stay visible, reminds me of sons and fascination with a vibrating Bass guitar sounds.
Home, the 1st single is a great track, and Dolphins ends the album with one of the best ever atmospheric songs ever made, very emotionnal indeed. The rest is great between the late 80 's and early 90's albums, mixes between some oh jungleland, let there be love, see the lignt etc....A little bit like Peter Gabriel last album. It is worth every pennies you will spend.
Great come back from the Simple Minds, Jim kerr vocals are as usual wonderfull, Charlie Burchill guitars riffs are flamboying, Mell Gaynor holds an ever astonishing tempo et the bass guitar from Eddy Duffy are really excellent.The phoenix is reborn from its own ashes.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning!, 16 Oct 2005
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This superb album takes up where Good News From The Next World left off. It's in a similar vein I feel, if a little darker. Pure, unadulterated adult pop/rock. I can't believe how poorly this release is being marketed, I couldn't find it in any record stores and it isn't even in the charts!!! If U2 had released this it would instantly sell millions and become once of their best albums. An easy 5 stars.
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3.0 out of 5 stars 3 & a half stars
Certainly a return to some sort of form after the string of lack luster albums from 1995 onwards! Again a shortfall of only 9 tracks, but there is no real weak tracks this time... Read more
Published 10 months ago by marky_77

5.0 out of 5 stars bang on form!
this album reminded me why i have considered simple minds to be my favourite band for over 20 years. Read more
Published 13 months ago by dave at waterfront

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Minds Finally Overtake U2
Forget about U2 (Bono seems more interested in being a Pope or politician these days). Their old Celtic Rock Compatriots from the 80s, SIMPLE MINDS have finally released a... Read more
Published on 8 Jul 2007 by Captain Cook

4.0 out of 5 stars WELCOME BACK BOYS
I purshased this cd after reading the many reviews here at Amazon and wasn't disappointed.
I felt Simple Minds had lost their way a little after the disappointing... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2007 by S. Knight

5.0 out of 5 stars great album, one of the best in recent years
Nice surprise from the old favourites. It is unbelievable that none of the music channels are capable of playing a single song
from it, though we are regularly subjected to... Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2006 by montaigne

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Brilliant.....
This is a really good album. Really loved Simple Minds back in the 80's. So was a bit worried about buying an up to date one and hoped it wasn't dodgy. Read more
Published on 26 Jul 2006 by R. Gilchrist

4.0 out of 5 stars IT GETS EVEN BETTER!
Since my review of this Album, i've listened to it again and again... "Different World" is a song that i didnt mention in my earlier review, but im mentioning it now because its... Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2005 by RC Fox

5.0 out of 5 stars a brilliant album.
having been a fan of simple minds for some years i was pleased to see the release of black&white 050505. i took a chance on buying it and i am so glad i did. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2005 by simon24478

5.0 out of 5 stars The truth about Black & White
The new Simple Minds record B & W , wherever you look hailed as a return to form and their best record for 15 years, is without doubt a great album, but what's behind the songs... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2005 by raym73

4.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT ALBUM
I've been a big fan of Simple Minds for over 20 Years and they have produced plenty of Great Albums, Black And White is no exception, it gets off to a barn storming start with... Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2005 by RC Fox

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