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Simple Minds signed to Chrysalis for Néapolis and saw the return of Derek Forbes on bass. Néapolis signals a return to form while remaining on the cutting edge. Unlike U2, the band they have been most often compared to, Simple Minds have not lost themselves in the techno beats and processed samples of their countrymen. Longtime fans will embrace this album; from the opening track, "Song for the Tribes," through the two singles, "Glitterball" and "War Babies," one immediately recognizes that classic sound. Other standout tracks include "Tears of a Guy," "Superman V Supersoul," and a potential third single, "Killing Andy Warhol." The biggest surprise on the album is "Androgyny," a welcomed instrumental in the tradition of their earlier works (see Empires and Dance, Sister Feelings Call, and Sons and Fascination). It's nice to know that in the 1990s, one classic new wave band hasn't forgotten what it is all about. Unfortunately, Chrysalis felt there was not enough of a following outside of Europe to justify the worldwide release of the album. ~ Paul Fucito, All Music Guide
Track Listing
| 1. Song For The Tribes |
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| 2. Glitterball |
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| 3. War Babies |
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| 4. Tears Of A Guy |
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| 5. Superman V Supersoul |
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| 6. Lightning |
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| 7. If I Had Wings |
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| 8. Killing Andy Warhol |
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| 9. Androgyny |
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Colours Move F**k Buttons |
| More fine experiments in drone and noise from Bristol's finest leftfield duo; Fuck Buttons crown a triumphant year worldwide with another single taken off their excellent debut "Street Horrrsing", a strong candidate to feature among the year's best records in the most influential media. "Colours move" is a powerful blend of tribal drums, guitar fuzz, human screams and animal noises. But the real surprise in the 12" is the appearance of electronic icon Andrew Weatherall, reworking their former single "Sweet Love For Planet Earth." The man behind "Screamadelica" reshapes "Planet Earth" as an hypnotic, dub-driven track; the closest to the dancefloor Fuck Buttons have been to date and one of the most interesting mixes we have heard for ages. | |
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