Neapolis (album)
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| Neapolis (Album) | ||
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| Studio album by Simple Minds | ||
| Released | 1998 | |
| Recorded | ??? | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | - | |
| Label | - | |
| Producer(s) | - | |
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| Simple Minds chronology | ||
| Good News from the Next World (1995) |
Neapolis (1998) |
Our Secrets are the Same (2000) |
Simple Minds decided to musically reinvent themselves yet again, this time reaching back to their Kraftwerk-inspired, early electronic pop days. Derek Forbes returned after a 16-year absence along with drummer Mel Gaynor, who became a full-time member yet again, and the resulting album, Neapolis, was an interesting if uneven work, which charted poorly and received mixed reviews. However, it is notable for being the only Simple Minds album released by Chrysalis Records, who refused to release the album in the US, citing lack of interest. As a further nod to Simple Minds' European musical heritage, the music video for "Glitterball," the album's leadoff single, was the first production of any kind to film at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain.
[edit] Track listing
- "Song For The Tribes" – 5:37
- "Glitterball" – 4:55
- "War Babies" – 5:03
- "Tears Of A Guy" – 4:48
- "Superman v Supersoul" – 4:47
- "Lightning" – 5:35
- "If I Had Wings" – 4:43
- "Killing Andy Warhol" – 5:16
- "Androgyny" – 5:07
| Simple Minds |
| Jim Kerr | Charlie Burchill |
| Mel Gaynor | Andy Gillespie | Eddie Duffy |
| Discography |
| Albums (mk.1): Life in a Day | Real to Real Cacophony | Empires and Dance | Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call |
| Albums (mk.2/3): New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) | Sparkle in the Rain | Once Upon a Time | Street Fighting Years | Real Life | Good News from the Next World | Neapolis [UK release] | Our Secrets are the Same | Neon Lights | Cry | Black & White 050505 |
| Live and Compilations: Themes For Great Cities 79/81 [US release only] | Celebration | Themes - Volume 1: March 79 - April 82 | Themes - Volume 2: August 82 - April 85 | Themes - Volume 3: September 85 - June 87 | Themes - Volume 4: February 89 - May 90 | Live in the City of Light | Glittering Prize 81/92 | Glittering Prize 81/92 [US version] | The Promised [European release]| The Early Years 1977-1978 [withdrawn] | The Best Of Simple Minds | The Best Of Simple Minds - Night Of The Proms Edition | Early Gold | Silver Box [5-CD boxed set] [UK release] |
