Live in the City of Light [Limited Edition, Live, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Simple Minds | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 25, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 1987
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Limited Edition, Live, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Virgin Records Us
• ASIN: B000070GNZ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #517,719 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like a time machine back to great memories of the 80's, July 15, 2003

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D. Nash "dnash" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live in the City of Light (Audio CD)

I had this album on vinyl when it came out in the 80's. The cassette copy I made of it then has been played so much it can't be played anymore. I love this album. I saw this concert tour in '86 and it's always been a favorite. (Heck, I have a small souvenir from that night in the form of a tiny bit of hearing damage in my right ear - our seats were a tad too close to the speakers on one side.) Their music gains a ton of power and emotion live, between the energy of the crowd and the impassioned playing of the band. The remastering for this release sounds excellent. Crank up the volume on "Waterfront" and "Alive and Kicking" and feel like you're back in the arena chanting along with the crowd. It's almost a religious experience. Highly recommended!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Wait To Receive This Re-Mastered Work of Art!, January 28, 2003

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Fatduckie (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live in the City of Light (Audio CD)

"Live In The City of Light" is perhaps one of the most exhilerating albums I've ever heard, since August of 1987 to be exact. The Simple Minds were at their prime when this album was recorded live in Paris France and Sydney Australia. The incredible sound of this dynamic band promises to surface even further in the newly remastered version. My favorite tracks are "Alive & Kicking" which just takes you on an emotional high, "Book of Brilliant Things" and "New Gold Dream". Take this album on your next drive, preferrably a nature trip, you'll be greatly inspired to enjoy life and forge ahead. On transpacific flights, I always listen to this album, wear my sunglasses and look out at the clouds and ocean below...it's a trip! I'll let you know how the remastered sounds when (they) send it!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Band At Its Peak, January 2, 2005

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Kirk Lott "a strange and unusual person" (adrift on the seas of life) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live in the City of Light (Audio CD)

"Live in the City of Light," which to date is the only live album from this Scottish band, is a great time capsule from this band at its peak.

The material is great, the performances full of passion and energy, and the sound awesome. A real treat is to hear how Simple Minds gives songs totally different - and terrific - arrangements in concert. In this case, "Book of Brilliant Things" and "New Gold Dream" are both given an ethereal, magical reading.

One weak spot is "Promised You a Miracle." It's given a new arrangement that completely loses what made it so great in the first place: the brainy bite of its terrific bass and synth interplay. Instead, it adds a violin (?!). I believe the violin player was a band member's girlfriend, so it demonstrates - once again - rock stars should never let a girlfriend join the band. Also, "Sun City" is a throwaway, and merely reveals Jim Kerr's growing interest in conquering the US market.

However, if you're going to buy only one Simple Minds album, this would be a fine choice, and gives a nice overview of material from three of their best albums.