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Simple Minds

Back in the motherland [ CD / Album ]

Back in the motherland

SKU: CD111207 Barcode: 0823564039312
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  • Released Date: 06 Jun 2025

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take
Simple Minds' latest offering, "Back in the Motherland," feels like a nostalgic trip back to the heyday of 80s synth-pop, complete with bombastic drums, soaring vocals, and enough echoes to make you feel like you're in a stadium rather than your living room. The album kicks off with the anthemic "Home Again," which sets the tone for what's to come – big, bold, and unapologetically over-the-top. Lead singer Jim Kerr's vocals still soar like they did back in the band's heyday, and there's a sense of urgency and passion in every note. Tracks like "Mother Glasgow" and "Highland Heart" showcase the band's Celtic roots, with bagpipes and fiddles weaving in and out of the tapestry of sound. It's a bold move, but one that pays off – these songs have a raw, emotional power that is hard to deny. While "Back in the Motherland" may not break any new ground, it's a solid addition to Simple Minds' discography, and a fun trip down memory lane for fans of the band. So crank up the volume, grab your air guitar, and get ready to rock out like it's 1985 all over again.

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