Description
Simple Minds 2014 Album Big Music is the sound of a group in retrospection looking back 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 Town.This 10th Anniversary edition includes the full original album plus an extra CD of bonus tracks, covers and remixes, packaged in a 2CD deluxe gatefold set in a seven inch card sleeve. Includes newly remastered audio from Phil Kinrade at AIR Studios and a booklet with photography, lyrics and a liner note penned by frontman Jim Kerr.Limited to 1000 copies.
