ALBUM OF THE WEEK

SIMPLE MINDS X5

For those who only think of Simple Minds as a overblown,soulless stadium band this is a timely reminder of how great a band they actually where. A collection of their first five albums proves just how innovative and influential they are. Atmospheric electronica, jagged guitars and post disco beats run through each album. Real To Real, I Travel and Today I Died Again would sit comfortably on a Horrors album. Containing three of the greatest albums of the 80's and with Love Song, Someone Somewhere In Summertime and Promised You A Miracle three of the best tracks also. If there is such a thing as "selling out" then Simple Minds epitomized this more than any other band. With this collection of their critically acclaimed albums they have just "bought in". A joy to behold.