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Simple Minds – Sparkle In The Rain (E/VG) – LP, UK 1984
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Sparkle In The Rain is an LP by Simple Minds from 1984 released on the Virgin label.
About this album
Sparkle In The Rain sharpened Simple Minds’ move from art-rock curiosity to full-scale stadium band. Released in 1984, the album embraced a tougher, more anthemic sound that pushed their new wave roots towards muscular rock without losing the band’s melodic ambition. It includes key singles such as Waterfront and Speed Your Love To Me, songs that helped define the group’s mid-1980s rise and broadened their international audience. The record sits at an important point in their catalogue, showing a band turning atmosphere and drive into hook-laden, crowd-ready songwriting that became central to their lasting reputation.
Genre: Pop & Rock
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: Simple MindsLabel: Virgin – V2300Format: LP, Album, Limited EditionUnits: 1Country: UKReleased: 1984Genre: Pop & RockA1 Up On The Catwalk
A2 Book Of Brilliant Things
A3 Speed Your Love To Me
A4 Waterfront
A5 East At Easter
B1 Street Hassle
B2 White Hot Day
B3 "C" Moon Cry Like A Baby
B4 The Kick Inside Of Me
B5 Shake Off The Ghosts