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"Glasgow
will be the one", Jim Kerr stated during Simple Minds'
phenomenal two hour set. Although he had to make deferential noises
about Edinburgh given that Simple Minds have just announced a show at
the Castle next summer.
Touring in celebration of their 30th year of live performance, the
band rolled through a definitive greatest-hits set which also included
a full, front-to-back performance of their most critically acclaimed
album, 1982's New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84). Although only a third of
the album (Someone, Somewhere in Summertime, Promised You a Miracle and
Glittering Prize) will have felt familiar to the casual fan, hearing it
in its beautiful, post-punk entirety was a reminder of just how
important and credible a band Simple Minds seemed at the time, and of
how their best work deserves to endure.
Jim Kerr bounced around the stage with the energy of a man half his
age while pounding out classic hits such as Sanctify, Don't You, Alive
& Kicking and Ghost Dancing. The amazing lighting and pyrotechnics
also
helped enthuse the already ecstatic crowd.
Far more than a nostalgia trip, this felt like ten thousand people
celebrating music which has truly meant something to them all their
lives. Phenomenal.
*****
Leigh
Website
Promoter:
http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/kennedy_street/simple_minds_2008_tour.htm
Website
Venue:
http://www.secc.co.uk
Tickets:
http://www.secctickets.com
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