A sprawling double-album of new material, 'Sparkle in the Rain' finds the band re-energized, delivering a cohesive and powerful statement that rivals their 1980s output.
- The album was recorded at various studios, including Rockfield, with co-production by Andy Gillies and Simple Minds themselves.
- It reached number 76 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The album features guest appearances from KT Tunstall and Camera Obscura's Tracyanne Campbell.
Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band that emerged from the post-punk scene of Glasgow in the late 1970s, achieving global fame in the mid-1980s with their stadium-sized anthems. By 2015, they had long settled into a successful groove as elder statesmen of arena rock, touring extensively and releasing new material to a dedicated fanbase.
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