Simple Minds References
The reference sources are from major music trade publications and newspapers worldwide. You can sort the list by the article title or the publication date.
| Reference Title | Date Sort descending |
|---|---|
| Yet More Ch-ch-ch-Changes. Melody Maker, 57:3. | 1982-5-8 |
| Tourists In Heaven. A. Sweeting. Melody Maker, 57:15-16. | 1982-3-27 |
| Jim Kerr's Glittering Dream. Dave Rimmer. Smash Hits. | 1982 |
| Simple Minds (Sydney, Australia). Variety, 309:78. | 1982-12-19 |
| Caught In the Act. Melody Maker, 57:29. | 1982-12-4 |
| Wrecked On the Highway. A. Sweeting. Melody Maker, 57:14-15. | 1982-11-27 |
| New Gold Dream. Paul Morley. NME. | 1982-9 |
| Albums: New Gold Dream. Melody Maker, 57:18. | 1982-9-18 |
| A Look At Ultravox-Skids-Simple Minds, etc. P. Frame. Trouser Press, 9:29-31. | 1982-7 |
| Themes For Great Cities (record reviews). People Weekly, 17:18. | 1982-5-17 |
| Taking Kerr of Business. Don Watson. NME. | 1983-9 |
| It's Alive. Melody Maker, 58:22. | 1983-12-24 |
| Mind Games. A. Sweeting. Melody Maker, 58:11. | 1983-12-3 |
| Phoenix Park, Dublin. Jack Barron. Sounds. | 1983-8 |
| Faces: A Thin Silver Style. J. D. Consadine. Musician, 58:28. | 1983-8 |
| On the Waterfront. A. Sweeting. Melody Maker, 58:8. | 1983-8-20 |
| Talk Talk. Melody Maker, 58:6. | 1983-7-7 |
| Riffs: Good As Gold. M. Ginsberg. Village Voice, 28:78. | 1983-5-31 |
| New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (record reviews). Rolling Stone, 393:73. | 1983-4-14 |
| Reviews: Synthesizers On. S. Isler. Trouser Press, 10:37. | 1983-3 |
| Caught In the Act. Melody Maker, 58:25. | 1983-1-1 |
| Themes For Great Cities (record reviews). Wilson Library Bulletin, 67:612. | 1983-2 |
| Reviews: New Gold Dream (SP 4928). Billboard, 80. |
1983-1-29 |
| Glittering Minds: Call Them Simple But Not Simple! R. Payes. Trouser Press, 10:25-27. | 1983-6 |
| It's Alive. Melody Maker, 59:18. | 1984-4-21 |
| Sparkle In the Rain (record reviews). Rolling Stone, 112. | 1984-12-20 |
| Talent In Action. Kathy Gillis. Billboard, 96:52. |
1984-6-9 |
| Simple Minds (Beacon Theater, New York). Variety, 315:88. | 1984-5-30 |
| It's Alive. Melody Maker, 59:21. | 1984-5-19 |
| Simple Minds Prove That There's Power In Positive Thinking. James Henke. Rolling Stone, 47. | 1984-5-10 |
| Speed Your Love to Me (2629) review. Billboard, 66. |
1984-5-5 |
| Sparkle In the Rain (record reviews). Rolling Stone, 419:54. | 1984-4-12 |
| Video Tours of Rock Clubs Seen As New Promo Avenue; Can Support Live Concerts. Ken Terry. Variety, 314:91. | 1984-4-11 |
| A&M Act On Tour Via Video. Sam Sutherland. Billboard, 96:4. |
1984-4-7 |
| It's Alive. Melody Maker, 59:19. | 1984-3-3 |
| Albums: Sparkle in the Rain. Melody Maker, 59:21. | 1984-2-11 |
| Reviews: Sparkle in the Rain (SP 4981). Billboard, 70. |
1984-2-11 |
| Simple Minds: Jim Kerr Ghostdances Through a Stormy Landscape. F. Schruers. Musician, 86:42-46. | 1985-12 |
| Records: Once Upon a Time. Rolling Stone, 461:93-94. | 1985-11-21 |
| Concert Reviews. Variety, 321:102. | 1985-11-20 |
| Albums: Once Upon a Time. Melody Maker, 61:51. | 1985-10-26 |
| Once Upon a Time (SP 5092). Billboard, 97:78. |
1985-10-26 |
| Once Upon a Time (SP 5092). Cash Box, 10. |
1985-10-26 |
| Rock On: Of One Mind. M. Mehler. Record, 4:11. | 1985-6 |
| The Family That Plays Together. J. Robbins. Musician, 79:14. | 1985-5 |
| Forget Us Nots (Kerr, Friesen photo). Billboard. |
1985-4-13 |
| New On the Charts: Hit Makes Singer Sick. M. Ginsberg. Rolling Stone, 444:27. | 1985-3-28 |
| It's Alive. Melody Maker, 60:19. | 1985-1-12 |
| Alive and Kicking (2783). Billboard, 97:77. |
1985-10-12 |
| Records: Once Upon a Time. Creem, 17:25. | 1986-3 |
| Return Of the Conquering Heroes. B. McIlheney. Melody Maker, 61:26-27. | 1986-6-14 |
| Live! Melody Maker, 61:16. | 1986-6-7 |
| Talent In Action. Ethlie Ann Vare. Billboard, 98:22. |
1986-5-17 |
| The Not So Simple Mind Of Michael MacNeil. D. Frederick. Keyboard Magazine, 12:78-80. | 1986-4 |
| Jim Kerr: Simply Speaking. T. deLisle. Creem, 17:12-15. | 1986-4 |
| No Post-Production for Simple Minds. Jim Bessman. Billboard, 57. |
1986-4-26 |
| Simple Minds Tour For Human Rights. Ethlie Ann Vare. Billboard, 98:26. |
1986-4-12 |
| Reviews: All the Things She Said (2828). Billboard, 71. |
1986-4-5 |
| Once Upon a Time (SP 5092) review. Mark Peel. Stereo Review, 61:92. |
1986-3 |
| Live! Melody Maker, 61:18. | 1986-3-8 |
| Once Upon a Time. A. Sweeting. Melody Maker, 61:10-12. | 1986-2-15 |
| Spotlight: Once Upon a Time. Record, 5:51. | 1986-1 |
| Riffs & Licks: Not Cricket. J. Hunter. Village Voice, 31:77. | 1986-1-28 |
| Alive and Succeeding (photo with Moss, Harris, Friesen, Michael Leon). Billboard. |
1986-1-18 |
| Reviews: Sanctify Yourself (2810). Billboard, 59. |
1986-1-18 |
| Albums: Live in the City of Light. Melody Maker, 62:43. | 1987-5-30 |
| We Have...Simple Minds! C. Lee. Creem, 19:8-10. | 1987-11 |
| The Laird. Adam Sweeting. Q. | 1987-8 |
| Local Heroes. J. Truman. Spin, 3:36-41. | 1987-8 |
| The Son Of Fascination. H. Demuir. Melody Maker, 63:28-29. | 1987-8-1 |
| Reviews: Live in the City of Light (SP 6850). Billboard, 64. |
1987-7-11 |
| Reviews: Promised You a Miracle. Billboard, 81. |
1987-6-27 |
| Fan Mail Frees Prisoner. Chris Morris. Billboard, 8. |
1987-4-25 |
| Simple Minds See Double. Dave DiMartino. Billboard, 99:23. |
1987-7-25 |
| Keepers of the Flame; Scotland's Simple Minds Still Believe in the Power of Rock & Roll. Mark Coleman. Rolling Stone, 476:27. | 1988-6-19 |
| Simple Minds (compact disc reviews). High Fidelity, 39:88. | 1988-10 |
| Reviews: Street Fighting Years (SP 3927). Billboard, 75. |
1989-5-13 |
| Palais de Sports. Tim Southwell. Record Mirror, 10. |
1989-6 |
| Do Not Disturb. Mat Snow. Q. | 1989-6 |
| Simple Minds In Pursuit Of Pop Perfection. S. Paynes. Guitar Player, 25:50-54. | 1991-11 |
| World View: Peter-John Vettese--Simplicity Sells With Simple Minds. R. L. Doerschuk. Keyboard Magazine, 17:24-25. | 1991-8 |
| Live! Melody Maker, 67:22. | 1991-8-17 |
| Ich Bin Kein Diktator. M. Scholz. Stereoplay, 7:154-156. | 1991-7 |
| Recordings: Real Life. Rolling Stone, 606:107. | 1991-6-13 |
| Simple Minds' Real Life. C. Rosen. Billboard, 103:26. | 1991-5-25 |
| Reviews: Real Life. Billboard, 76. |
1991-5-4 |
| Simple Minds: Back To Reality. H. Kunzler. Melody Maker, 67:48-49. | 1991-4-20 |
| Albums: Real Life. Melody Maker, 67:37. | 1991-4-13 |
| Agents Angry AT Promoter Avram, Claim Simple Minds Manager Cut Out. H. Shannon. Billboard, 103:69-70. | 1991-4-6 |
