| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
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1 |
Perfect Love | Simply Red | 3:12 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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2 |
Something Got Me Started | Simply Red | 3:45 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
Holding Back the Years | Simply Red | 4:18 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
More | Simply Red | 4:19 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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5 |
A Song for You | Simply Red | 4:08 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Your Mirror | Simply Red | 4:14 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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7 |
Fairground | Simply Red | 5:14 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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8 |
My Perfect Love | Simply Red | 3:38 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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9 |
Smile | Simply Red | 3:10 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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10 |
Sad Old Red | Simply Red | 5:45 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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11 |
For Your Babies | Simply Red | 4:24 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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12 |
Every Time We Say Goodbye | Simply Red | 3:06 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
Album Review
As the second release on Simply Red's own label, Simplified finds the smooth soulsters reworking classics of their back catalog as well as introducing some new songs all in a stripped-down and stylish manner. Featuring such Simply Red classics as "Holding Back the Years" and "More," Simplified works well as a reintroduction to the band. And that's probably the main intention here. Although lead vocalist Mick Hucknall — whose burnished vocals sound superb here — and the band have largely kept a low profile since the early '90s, they haven't stopped touring and recording and as such have cultivated a devoted fanbase. One can only assume that the band has changed its sound over the years and felt the need to present its classic tracks in a fashion more representative of the band as it is now rather than when it debuted in 1985. The result is a lush but uncomplicated album featuring an organic mix of acoustic instruments including various pianos, organs, and horns that updates Simply Red's classic soul sound while still bringing to mind the best of their output.
Customer Reviews
Why reinvent the wheel?
When you've got such an excellent past catalogue of your own, it makes marvellous sense to rework and reissue it. Fabulous yet understated arrangements and good production combine here with a Latin feel. Yes, all the tracks are recognisable yet strong enough to stand on their own, as though you're hearing them for the first time. A clever album.
Simplified - Well worth it!
As previously stated, you'll certainly recognise the tracks on the album but 'Simplified' has added new life, and a twist to some great music. Well worth the purchase!
Simple yet effective
* A truly ecliptic mix of some old classics with a modern, relaxing, Latin twist. *
Biography
Formed: 1984
Genre: Pop
Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Simply Red
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| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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1 |
Holding Back the Years | 25 - The Greatest Hits | 4:11 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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2 |
Stars | 25 - The Greatest Hits | 4:08 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
Fairground | 25 - The Greatest Hits | 4:26 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
If You Don't Know Me By Now | 25 - The Greatest Hits | 3:26 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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5 |
Sunrise | Home | 3:19 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Sunrise | 25 - The Greatest Hits | 3:19 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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7 |
Holding Back the Years | Simplified | 4:18 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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8 |
Money's Too Tight to Mention | 25 - The Greatest Hits | 4:29 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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9 |
Something Got Me Started | 25 - The Greatest Hits | 3:59 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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10 |
For Your Babies | 25 - The Greatest Hits | 4:17 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
