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Black & White 050505
Rock · 2005 · 9 tracks

Black & White 050505

Simple Minds

Driving basslines and shimmering synths collide in a polished return to form. A modern update to the band's signature cinematic stadium rock sound.

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It's the sound of the 80s kings getting their groove back with a modern, high-gloss finish.

A high-energy, cinematic surge of optimism tempered by nocturnal urban reflection.

Black & White 050505 · vs · Simple Minds
Triumphant+0.8σ

Triumphant saturates this record a touch more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
01
Stay Visible
5:19
02
Home
4:23
03
Stranger
4:08
04
Different World (Taormina.Me)
4:38
05
Underneath the Ice
4:46
06
The Jeweller, Part 2
4:18
07
A Life Shot in Black and White
3:35
08
Kiss the Ground
4:06
09
Dolphins
5:57
Moments Worth Waiting For
The explosive, driving bassline that kicks off Stay Visible, signaling a return to the band's muscular rhythmic roots.
The atmospheric, slow-burn synth wash that opens Dolphins, providing a rare moment of quiet, aquatic introspection.
The shimmering guitar delay on Home that feels like a direct bridge back to their classic 1980s stadium sound.
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