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Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 8]

Posted on November 24, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Simple Minds | Empires + Dance – 4 […continued from past post] Following the slow-paced, monumental “This Fear Of Gods” comes the first song on side two that is even slower, and more deliberate. “Capital City” was based on a four note bass … Continue reading →

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Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 7]

Posted on November 21, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Simple Minds | Empires + Dance – 4 […continued from past post] Track one of this album is my go-to Post-Punk song, so yes, it’s one of my most treasured songs ever. “I Travel” is perhaps the most left-field song ever inspired … Continue reading →

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Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 6]

Posted on November 20, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Simple Minds | Empires + Dance – 4 I still stand in awe of what Simple Minds achieved on this, their third album. Album one was a misfire by inexperienced boys led astray by the sum of their manipulative label and their callow enthusiasm. … Continue reading →

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