After reading an upbeat review for Celebrate: Greatest Hits in a an old-ish issue of Mojo I just had to check out the last Simple Minds release even though I haven't really thought about them in years. What a pleasant surprise this collection is!
There are the obvious 80s staples, of course, like "Alive and Kicking" and "Don't You (Forget About Me)" that still sound great decades later and there are the lesser known (at least to the casual fan) tracks that remain fantastic. "Love Song" almost sounds menacing with its relentless beat, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. "Let There Be Love" is mystical and mesmerizing, as pleasing as ever to the ear! Some songs, like "She's A River," don't hold up so well, but that's the rare exception.
Newly recorded highlights include "Stars Will Lead The Way" and "Broken Glass Park," both of which manage that rare feat of making a band you loved yesterday sound just as amazing today! You may not need to buy the whole album (diehard fans probably already have much of what's on here!) but if you're new to the band or haven't heard them in years, definitely give this a listen!
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