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Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 72]
A crucial line was crossed in 1985 when “Once Upon A Time” was released. I can honestly say that the measure of a band’s albums is this: If this were the first thing you were exposed to by an act, … Continue reading
Posted in Core Collection, Rock GPA, Scots Rock
Tagged 1986, 1988, 1989, Live In the City of Light, Once Upon A Time, Real Life, Simple Minds, Street Fighting Years
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Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 24]
Simple Minds | Once Upon A Time – 1.5 [continued from previous post] Side two began on a down note with “Oh Jungleland.” When a song this blatantly evokes The Boss, where can the album go but down? I’m shocked that … Continue reading
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Tagged 1985, Once Upon A Time, Rock GPA, Sanctify Yourself, Simple Minds
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Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 23]
Simple Minds | Once Upon A Time – 1.5 [continued from previous post] “Once Upon A Time” was the first Simple Minds album that I bought on CD format and that meant that the shiny disc took a bit longer … Continue reading
Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 22]
Simple Minds | Once Upon A Time – 1.5 What a difference a hit single makes! By the spring of 1985 Simple Minds’ world had been turned upside down. Not only did the band ride a Keith Forsey song to the top … Continue reading
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Tagged 1985, Once Upon A Time, Rock GPA, Simple Minds
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