Description
Simple Mind's 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 group's core influences through covers of
The Doors, Patti Smith & 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 band's 17 th top 75 album.
Features fan favorite tracks "Blindfolded" and "Midnight Walking", and
the lead single "Honest".
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.
A deluxe packaged double CD version of this release is also available
(EDSL0220) including bonus tracks, Johnson Somerset Remixes and a
liner note from frontman Jim Kerr, housed in a seven inch gatefold
sleeve (limited to 1000 copies).
