Once Upon A Time (Deluxe Edition)

Simple Minds 『Once Upon A Time』デラックス・エディション2形態で発売!

1985年10月に発売され、世界的な大ヒットシングル「(Don't You) Forget About Me」の直後にリリースされた『Once Upon A Time』は、Simple Mindsを芸術的にも商業的にも驚異的な成功へと押し上げたアルバムとなりました。
「Alive and Kicking」「All the Things She Said」「Sanctify Yourself」「Ghost Dancing」といった名曲を収録し、時代を象徴するナンバーワン・アルバムとなったオリジナル・アルバムが、5枚組CDボックスセットとしてリリース!
※『Once Upon A Time』5CDボックスセットは、2016年に発売されたオリジナル・スーパー・デラックス・セットの縮小版です。

Riding the coattails of the John Hughes flick The Breakfast Club, Simple Minds finally broke into America with their theme song "Don't You Forget About Me," and their 1985 release Once Upon a Time captured the heart-wrenching excitement found in bands such as U2. They were now one of the biggest names in music, and Jim Kerr's thirsting vocals became the band's signature. Once Upon a Time, featuring producer Jimmy Iovine (U2, Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen), showcased more of a guitar-driven sound. The band's heavy synth pop beats had relaxed a bit and Charlie Burchill's charming playing style was most noticeable. Also enlisting the choir-like beauty of Robin Clark, Simple Minds' popularity was expounded on songs such as "Alive & Kicking" and "Sanctify Yourself." This album was one of their best, most likely leading the pack in the band's album roster, because it exuded raw energy and solid composition not entirely captured on previous albums. ~ MacKenzie Wilson