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Sparkle in the Rain 1984

rock, alternative rock, new wave 45 min 10 tracks Virgin

Sparkle in the Rain is the sixth studio album by Scottish rock band Simple Minds, released on 6 February 1984 by record label Virgin in the UK and A&M in the US. The album continued the commercial success the band experienced with their previous studio album, peaking at number 1 in the UK Albums Chart on 18 February 1984, and reached the top 20 in countries including New Zealand, Netherlands, Sweden, and Canada.

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Character

Spare, grave, classical in form and character-led.

sparerichly built
gravecomic
classical in form

Tracks

1Up on the Catwalk4:45
2Book of Brilliant Things4:22
3Speed Your Love to Me4:25
4Waterfront4:50
5East at Easter3:32
6Street Hassle5:16
7White Hot Day4:34
8“C” Moon Cry Like a Baby4:22
9The Kick Inside of Me4:50
10Shake Off the Ghosts3:59

10 tracks, 45 minutes.

About the album

Artist: Simple Minds
Label: Virgin
Type: Album
Format: CD
Country: GB

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