7th album
Released in October 1985
Genres considered - Dance Rock, New Wave
No. 1 on UK charts
No. 10 on U.S. charts
"Alive and Kicking"
Released in September 1985
No. 7 on UK Singles Chart
No. 3 on Billboard Hot 100
No. 2 on Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks
Review Scores -
AllMusic - 4.5/5 Stars
Classic Rock - 4/5 Stars
Mojo - 3/5 Stars
Q - 3/5 Stars
Record Collector - 4/5 Stars
Record Mirror - 4/5
The Rolling Stone Album Guide - 3.5/5 Stars
Smash Hits - 7/10
Uncut - 6/10
The Village Voice - B-
Track List -
Side A -
1. Once Upon a Time
2. All the Things She Said
3. Ghost Dancing
4. Alive and Kicking
Side B -
5. Oh Jungleland
6. I Wish You Were Here
7. Sanctify Yourself
8. Come a Long Way
Simple Minds -
Jim Kerr - Vocals
Charlie Burchill - Electric Guitar
Michael MacNeil - Synthesizer & Electric Piano
John Giblin - Bass
Mel Gaynor - Drums
Certified Gold in France, Greece, Spain, Sweden, & the U.S.
Certified 2x Gold in Germany
Certified Platinum in Belgium, the Netherlands, New Zealand, & Norway
Certified 2x Platinum in Canada
Certified 3x Platinum in the UK
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