History Sandbox / AHauntedMind

Pure synth-pop got started in the late 70s with Music/{{Kraftwerk}}, with their album Music/TransEuropeExpress.

Pure synth-pop got started in the late 70s with Kraftwerk.

Most musical acts that use synths merely dabble in them. But every once in a while, an artist wants to craft soundscapes using synthesisers exclusively. This stylisation is often termed "pure synth-pop" to differentiate it fro artists that combine synths with actual instruments.

Most musical acts that use synths merely dabble in them. But every once in a while, an artist wants to craft soundscapes using synthesisers exclusively. This stylisation, is often termed "pure synth-pop".

Most musical acts that use synths merely dabble in them. But every once in a while, an artist wants to craft soundscapes using synthesisers exclusively.

"Every band or artist with history has their own Holy Grail album," Jim Kerr thinks, "the new gold dream we said in 1998 was us. It was a special time because we were really both starting to break through that record and those who liked that record were associated with it in a special way. It created its own myth. It stood out. This was the most successful record to date, critically Paul Moories. People in this world wrote very nice things about it. "[twenty two]

Most musical acts that use synths only dabble in them.

Jazz keyboardist Herbie Hancock will make a guest appearance on the album, performing a synthesizer solo on the song "Hunter and Hunted". [7]

'''New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (Rewrite)'''

'''NGD''' is the 1982 seminal fifth LP by Scottish rock band Music/SimpleMinds. Widely considered the group's finest achievement, the conception for the album came after the band's successful Australian tour with Aussie group Music/{{Icehouse}}, as they been under-the-radar until that point. Peter Walsh, who also produced fellow classic [[NewWaveMusic New Wave]]-SynthPop [=LPs=] ''Penthouse & Pavement'' by Music/Heaven17 and ''Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms - Some People Think It's Fun To Entertain'' by Music/ChinaCrisis, signed on as producer. In January 1982, before embarking on a short tour, the tracks "King Is White And In The Crowd", "Hunter And The Hunted" & "Promised You A Miracle" were penned; the latter proving highly influential on the album's soundscape. Recorded from spring to summer that year, the creative process went easy as the members bounced ideas off of each other whilst concocting melodies. The sole kink was the album's revolving door of drummers: Kenny Hyslop, who played on "Promised You A Miracle"; Mike Ogletree, who wrote the drum notes, then defected to Music/FictionFactory; and finally session musician Mel Gaynor, who became a PermanentPlaceholder.

On ''NGD'', Simple Minds perfected the sound they cultivated on their preceding LP: New Wave, Synth-Pop, with a touch of [[AlternativeRock Alt Rock]], which they abandoned on their [[NewSoundAlbum arena-ready next release]], ''Sparkle In The Rain''. The album features a clear dichotomy in its stylisation; some songs are art rock-y, others, new wave pop. The album has an enveloping, hazy soundscape that draws in the listener with Jim Kerr's soft vocals, then uses synthesised main melody lines to set the mood alongside a supportive, melodic bass buried in the mix and smooth drum beats. "Someone Somewhere (In Summertime)", "Promised You A Miracle", & "Glittering Prise" were the single cuts, with the titular track getting an Italian maxi single exclusively in 1983 when the band toured there that year.

Alongside albums such as Music/{{ABC}}'s ''Music/TheLexiconOfLove'' & Music/TearsForFears' ''Music/TheHurting'', the album is praised as part of the exuberantly creative early 80s (1980 to '85) pop zenith led by U.K. based groups, often termed the [[UsefulNotes/TheBritishInvasion Second British Invasion]]. In Robert Dimery's ''1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die'', the LP is listed at No. 502. Music/{{U2}} took the LP as a major influence when they created their 1984 album ''Music/TheUnforgettableFire''.

Alongside albums such as Music/{{ABC}}'s ''Music/TheLexiconOfLove'' & Music/TearsForFears' ''Music/TheHurting'', the album is praised as part of the exuberantly creative early 80s (1980 to '85) pop zenith led by U.K. based groups, often termed the [[UsefulNotes/TheBritishInvasion Second British Invasion]]. In Robert Dimery's ''1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die'', the LP is listed at No. 502. U2 took the LP as a major influence when they created their 1984 album ''Music/TheUnforgettableFire''.

When creating the 1984 album "The Unforgettable Fire", Irish rock band U2 saw the New Gold Dream as an influence. [twenty one]

Alongside albums such as Music/{{ABC}}'s ''Music/TheLexiconOfLove'' & Music/TearsForFears' ''Music/TheHurting'', the album is praised as part of the exuberantly creative early 80s (1980 to '85) pop zenith led by U.K. based groups, often termed the [[UsefulNotes/TheBritishInvasion Second British Invasion]]. In Robert Dimery's ''1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die'', the LP is listed at No. 502. U2 took the LP as a major influence when they recorded their 1984 album ''Music/TheUnforgettableFire''.

Alongside albums such as Music/{{ABC}}'s ''Music/TheLexiconOfLove'' & Music/TearsForFears' ''Music/TheHurting'', the album is praised as part of the exuberantly creative early 80s (1980 to '85) pop zenith led by U.K. based groups, often termed the [[UsefulNotes/TheBritishInvasion Second British Invasion]]. In Robert Dimery's ''1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die'', the LP is listed at No. 502.

In retrospect, journalist David Stubs is on the New Gold Dream (81–) with the pop music “Zenith” and the album group ABC “Love Lexicon” and “Associates” Suruk, which he described. 82–83–84) has been placed. In a 2016 review in [6], recording collector and journalist Tom Byford wrote: "When the New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) shines, Simple Minds and a peculiar stand Canon ... isn't the only one right now. Takes that place between the greatest futuristic pop albums of the 80's (dare, the lexicon of love), it sits comfortably among the best pop albums of all time. "[15]

On ''NGD'', Simple Minds perfected the sound they cultivated on their preceding LP: New Wave, Synth-Pop, with a touch of [[AlternativeRock Alt Rock]], which they abandoned on their [[NewSoundAlbum arena-ready next release]], ''Sparkle In The Rain''. The album features a clear dichotomy in its stylisation; some songs are art rock-y, others, new wave pop. The album has an enveloping soundscape that draws in the listener with Jim Kerr's soft vocals, then uses synthesised main melody lines to set the mood alongside a supportive, melodic bass buried in the mix and sharp drum beats. "Someone Somewhere (In Summertime)", "Promised You A Miracle", & "Glittering Prise" were the single cuts, with the titular track getting an Italian maxi single exclusively in 1983 when the band toured there that year.

On ''NGD'', Simple Minds perfected the sound they cultivated on their preceding LP: New Wave, Synth-Pop, with a touch of [[AlternativeRock Alt Rock]], which they abandoned on their [[NewSoundAlbum arena-ready next release]], ''Sparkle In The Rain''. The album features a clear dichotomy in its stylisation; some songs are art rock-y, others, new wave pop. The album has an enveloping soundscape that draws in the listener with Jim Kerr's soft vocals, then uses synthesised main melody lines to set the mood alongside a supportive, melodic bass and sharp drum beats. "Someone Somewhere (In Summertime)", "Promised You A Miracle", & "Glittering Prise" were the single cuts, with the titular track getting an Italian maxi single exclusively in 1983 when the band toured there that year.

On ''NGD'', Simple Minds perfected the sound they cultivated on their preceding LP: New Wave, Synth-Pop, with a touch of [[AlternativeRock Alt Rock]], which they abandoned on their [[NewSoundAlbum arena-ready next release]], ''Sparkle In The Rain''. The album features a clear dichotomy in its stylisation; some songs are art rock-y, others, new wave pop. The album has an enveloping soundscape that draws in the listener with Jim Kerr's soft vocals, then uses synthesiser main melody line to set the mood alongside a supportive, melodic bass and sharp drum beats. "Someone Somewhere (In Summertime)", "Promised You A Miracle", & "Glittering Prise" were the single cuts, with the titular track getting an Italian maxi single exclusively in 1983 when the band toured there that year.

In 2016, Virgin Records released a 6-disc deluxe box set that included the original album, single version, alternative take and demo, b-side, 1982 radio session, and a DVD containing the 20055.1 mix of the album and top of the performance. Did. Pops. Virgin has also reissued the album as a digital download, a 2-CD set, a 1-CD, and a vinyl LP. [7]

On ''NGD'', Simple Minds perfected the sound they cultivated on their preceding LP: New Wave, Synth-Pop, with a touch of [[AlternativeRock Alt Rock]], which they abandoned on their [[NewSoundAlbum arena-ready next release]], ''Sparkle In The Rain''. The album features a clear dichotomy in its stylisation; some songs are art rock-y, others, new wave pop. The album has an enveloping soundscape that draws in the listener with Jim Kerr's soft vocals, then uses synthesiser leody lines to set the mood alongside a melodic bass and "Someone Somewhere (In Summertime)", "Promised You A Miracle", & "Glittering Prise" were the single cuts, with the titular track getting an Italian maxi single exclusively in 1983 when the band toured there that year.

On ''NGD'', Simple Minds perfected the sound they cultivated on their preceding LP: New Wave, Synth-Pop, with a touch of [[AlternativeRock Alt Rock]], which they abandoned on their [[NewSoundAlbum arena-ready next release]], ''Sparkle In The Rain''. The album features a clear dichotomy in its stylisation; some songs are art rock-y, others, new wave pop. "Someone Somewhere (In Summertime)", "Promised You A Miracle", & "Glittering Prise" were the single cuts, with the titular track getting an Italian maxi single exclusively in 1983 when the band toured there that year.

The album received some positive reviews. So NME, Paul Morley wrote: "My loyalty to Simple Minds is known to be considerable, yet I'm bottled into the constant beauty of this song. New Gold Dreams take me in my breath, "recording mirror Mark Cooper wrote:" They were stunned and impressed me, but they rarely moved me, suddenly new inside. Gold Dream, they conquered the fear of emotions and came out shining. "[7]

Alongside Music/{{ABC}}'s ''Music/TheLexiconOfLove'' & Music/TearsForFears' ''TheHurting'', the album is praised as part of the exuberantly creative early 80s (1980 to '85) pop zenith led by U.K. based groups, often termed the [[UsefulNotes/TheBritishInvasion Second British Invasion]]. In Robert Dimery's ''1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die'', the LP is listed at No. 502.

Alongside Music/{{ABC}}'s ''Music/TheLexiconOfLove'' & ''blah blah'', the album is praised as part of the exuberantly creative early 80s (1980 to '85) pop zenith led by U.K. based groups, often termed the [[UsefulNotes/TheBritishInvasion Second British Invasion]]. In Robert Dimery's ''1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die'', the LP is listed at No. 502.