Description
Simple Minds 2014 Album Big Music is the sound of a group in retrospection to their artistic heyday, drawing upon irresistible, hook laden synth pop and riotous glam rock. Their first release for five years, Big Music signaled a triumphant return to form and referenced the groups core influences through covers of The Doors, Patti Smith amp The Stranglers.Originally released in October 2014, Big Music was the sixteenth studio album by the Scottish rock ensemble and debuted at number 12 on the UK albums chart, selling 10,207 copies in its first week. Expect throwback synth pomp with an elegant commercial sheen, from a release that would go on to become the bands 17th top 75 album. Features fan favorite tracks Blindfolded and Midnight Walking, and the lead single Honest Town34.This 10th Anniversary NAD edition splits the 12 album tracks across two LPs in a faithful reproduction of the original vinyl release, pressed for the first time on opaque orange vinyl and sleeved in a gatefold jacket. Includes newly remastered audio from Phil Kinrade at AIR Studios and a four page booklet with photography and lyrics.Limited to 1000 copies.
