Electronic Sound  |  Issue 95
The recently released ‘Direction Of The Heart’ sees Simple Minds returning to their art rock and electropop roots. We think it's probably their best album since the 1980s, so we're delighted to talk to founding members Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill for our cover story. The pair describe ‘Direction Of The Heart’ as a “feel-good record” and it’s certainly high on energy, packed with rolling waves of synths and sharp guitar lines. As well as giving us the lowdown on this latest release, they also talk about 40 years of 'New Gold Dream' and reflect on how they have stayed friends for more than half a century. "We have a colossal fight every year or so, with screaming and borderline violence," chuckles Kerr.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Electronic Sound Issue 95.