Well I see that Metal Box and Reel to Reel both came out November 1979. But "Death Disco" aka "Swan Lake" had been out as a single before that, and I submit that this sounds at least a little like that. Totally love this. I agree that Forbes was invaluable, I think McGee deserves praise too, nothing against Mel but I love McGee's style.
This is a great track, always loved it. Great rhythm section playing. They are definitely inspired by PIL's "Metal Box". McGee and Forbes together was something special.
I'm afraid you've got your dates mixed up, this was before Metal Box. But I agree with yoor sentiments. My opinion for what it's worth is as soon as they "lost" Derek Forbes, Simply Minds were finished
It's a song I've loved for years but never had access to except in some horrible scratchy form, so last night I had a brainstorm and downloaded it from Amazon...with some hassle, I didn't really have a clue what I was doing !
Oops, I should have kept quiet, the "copyright police" will probably get me !!
Well I see that Metal Box and Reel to Reel both came out November 1979. But "Death Disco" aka "Swan Lake" had been out as a single before that, and I submit that this sounds at least a little like that. Totally love this. I agree that Forbes was invaluable, I think McGee deserves praise too, nothing against Mel but I love McGee's style.
hiddenfire65 2 weeks ago
@hiddenfire65
Memories are fickle !
roddy76to86 1 week ago
This is a great track, always loved it. Great rhythm section playing. They are definitely inspired by PIL's "Metal Box". McGee and Forbes together was something special.
hiddenfire65 3 weeks ago
@hiddenfire65
I'm afraid you've got your dates mixed up, this was before Metal Box. But I agree with yoor sentiments. My opinion for what it's worth is as soon as they "lost" Derek Forbes, Simply Minds were finished
roddy76to86 2 weeks ago
Anyone else think this sounds a bit Talking Heads? BRILLIANT THO!!
frankschlanker 2 months ago
Is this really over 30 years old...? Lord have mercy, it still sounds fantastic...my favourite of theirs...
glowball01 2 months ago
Estos son los auténticos Simple Minds (10) y no el Dont you for get about me (0)
sorbeyjarama10 3 months ago
Talking Heads vs Roxy Music = Simple Minds.... Both massive influences on The Minds
frankschlanker 3 months ago
@frankschlanker + Talking Heads = Simple Minds
frankschlanker 2 months ago
@frankschlanker
Yes.. I think Simple Minds were also inspired by Lou Reed a lot. David Bowie
MrDemilord 1 month ago
@sonrev its not about how difficult the base rifts are to play ,its all about how good you make it sound!
seen them 7 times in Glasgow...early years,awesome gigs!
snoageltd 3 months ago
Cheers
CHANNELJUDGE 6 months ago
@sonrev
Simplicity is very often better ! Derek Forbes was a great bass guitarist, and Simple Minds went completely downhill without him.
roddy76to86 1 year ago 4
Oooh I am 15 again!
maryanddaisy 1 year ago
Another good song!
WoodRatGirl 1 year ago
this one takes me back a bit
mrcodhead67 2 years ago 2
I daren't think about how long...
roddy76to86 2 years ago
very good selection roddy. Just as guess but it looks like you lived north of watford when you were younger
whyshouldI303 3 years ago 2
I've just noticed this comment after 2 months !
But you guessed right, I grew up in Dundee. But I'm not biased, I don't care where good music comes from !
Not that there's any coming from anywhere at the moment...
roddy76to86 2 years ago
Woooooow this is just amazing. Simple Minds as the very very best!!!
bajen3 3 years ago 3
Love this track. "Real To Real Cacophony" is a classic Post-Punk album.
therealsoulproduct 3 years ago 6
Agreed !!
roddy76to86 3 years ago
my fav aswell
mikemurphy73 3 years ago
@therealsoulproduct
Absolutely some classic tunes on there, Factory, Real to Real, Calling your name etc..
Changeling, Premonition, I can go on to all of them lol
MrDemilord 1 month ago
Post Punk hey! 5 stars!
Aqualung71 3 years ago 2
Thank you.
MervueMeringue 3 years ago
Awesome!!!!
iamcwheel 3 years ago 4
I just love the bass on it...relentless !!
roddy76to86 3 years ago
Thank you for posting this!!!
realtooreal 3 years ago 2
My pleasure !
It's a song I've loved for years but never had access to except in some horrible scratchy form, so last night I had a brainstorm and downloaded it from Amazon...with some hassle, I didn't really have a clue what I was doing !
Oops, I should have kept quiet, the "copyright police" will probably get me !!
roddy76to86 3 years ago
Don´t worry. I won´t tell anyone!!! Promised.
realtooreal 3 years ago 2
抱歉，但是這不是我的音樂..但會給你5點友誼評分 ;)
flaming0moe 3 years ago 2
I hope that's complimentary ?!
I had trouble uploading it, but got there in the end !
roddy76to86 3 years ago
The translator worked !
Thank you.
roddy76to86 3 years ago