Tag Archives: Sparkle In The Rain

Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 19]

Posted on December 22, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Simple Minds | Sparkle In The Rain – 4 [continued from previous post] Side two of “Sparkle In the Rain” began with an anomaly in Simple Minds career up to that point. A cover version! At least they picked a … Continue reading →

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Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 18]

Posted on December 18, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Simple Minds | Sparkle In The Rain – 4 [continued from previous post] It was immediately apparent when the needle dropped on “Sparkle In The Rain” that Simple Minds were undergoing another metamorphosis. The band had already had three distinct … Continue reading →

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Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 17]

Posted on December 16, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Simple Minds | Sparkle In The Rain – 4 Following on the commercial breakthrough of “New Gold Dream [81, 82, 83, 84],” Simple Minds found themselves moving up in the world. The end of their previous “Sons + Fascination” world … Continue reading →

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Simple Minds Enter Mega Boxed Set Territory

Posted on December 5, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Simple Minds: Sparkle In The Rain Mega Edition UK 4xCD+DVD [2015] Disc 1 – Album 1. Up On The Catwalk 2. Book Of Brilliant Things 3. Speed Your Love To Me 4. Waterfront 5. East At Easter 6. Street Hassle … Continue reading →