Simple Minds revisit their storied back catalog with "Acoustic," a collection of reimagined versions of their biggest hits. The album offers a fresh perspective on the band's synth-pop and new wave anthems through stark, intimate arrangements.
- "Acoustic" features newly recorded versions of songs spanning Simple Minds' four-decade career. The album was released on the band's own Simple Minds Ltd. label. It reached number 18 on the UK album charts.
- Producer Andy Wright and engineer Gavin MacKillop worked with the band on the album. The project was conceived as a way to explore the timeless songwriting at the heart of Simple Minds' music.
- The album was recorded at the Metway Studios in Brighton. Glastonbury Festival featured a performance of the album's material. This release was followed by an extensive acoustic tour.
Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. They are best known for their arena-ready, anthemic new wave music. The 2016 release of "Acoustic" found the band reinterpreting their back catalog in a stripped-down style.
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