Glittering Prize 81/92
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
| CMJ | (mixed)[2] |
| Martin C. Strong | (9/10)[3] |
| Q | (mixed)[4] |
Glittering Prize is a compilation album by Simple Minds, released in 1992.
It spans the period from Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call (the first album recorded by Simple Minds for Virgin Records) to Real Life.
The album omits the earliest period of Simple Minds' recording career, which yielded three albums released on Arista (only reissues are on Virgin).
At the time of its release, the album was promoted by the double A-side single "Love Song/Alive and Kicking", where "Love Song" appeared in a remixed form. Both "Love Song" (from 1981) and "Alive and Kicking" (from 1985) appear in their original 7-inch edits on the album.
The namesake video collection, featuring promo videos from then latest two albums and live versions of the hits was released simultaneously.
Track listing
Europe and Canada
All tracks are written by Simple Minds; except where indicated
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Waterfront" (from Sparkle in the Rain, 1983) | 4:50 | |
| 2. | "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (from The Breakfast Club Soundtrack, 1985) | Forsey, Schiff | 4:20 |
| 3. | "Alive and Kicking" (7" Edit; original from Once Upon a Time, 1985) | Burchill, Gaynor, Giblin, Kerr, MacNeil | 4:47 |
| 4. | "Sanctify Yourself" (7" Edit, from Once Upon a Time, 1985) | 3:57 | |
| 5. | "Love Song" (7" Edit; original from Sons and Fascination, 1981) | 3:51 | |
| 6. | "Someone Somewhere in Summertime" (from New Gold Dream, 1982) | 4:36 | |
| 7. | "See the Lights" (from Real Life, 1991) | Burchill, Kerr | 4:23 |
| 8. | "Belfast Child" (from Street Fighting Years, 1989) | Simple Minds, Traditional | 6:41 |
| 9. | "The American" (7" Edit; original from Sister Feelings Call, 1981) | 3:33 | |
| 10. | "All the Things She Said" (from Once Upon a Time, 1985) | Burchill, Gaynor, Giblin, Kerr, MacNeil | 4:17 |
| 11. | "Promised You a Miracle" (7" Edit; original from New Gold Dream, 1982) | 4:00 | |
| 12. | "Ghost Dancing" (from Once Upon a Time, 1985) | 4:45 | |
| 13. | "Speed Your Love to Me" (from Sparkle in the Rain, 1984) | 4:25 | |
| 14. | "Glittering Prize" (7" Edit; original from New Gold Dream, 1982) | 4:00 | |
| 15. | "Let There Be Love" (7" Edit; original from Real Life, 1991) | Burchill, Kerr | 4:43 |
| 16. | "Mandela Day" (from Street Fighting Years, 1989) | 5:41 |
US
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Alive and Kicking" (7" Edit) | Burchill, Gaynor, Giblin, Kerr, MacNeil | 4:47 |
| 2. | "See the Lights" | Burchill, Kerr | 4:24 |
| 3. | "Don't You (Forget About Me)" | Forsey, Schiff | 4:21 |
| 4. | "Promised You a Miracle" (7" Edit) | 4:00 | |
| 5. | "Sanctify Yourself" (7" Edit) | 3:57 | |
| 6. | "Belfast Child" | Simple Minds, Traditional | 6:41 |
| 7. | "Stand by Love" (7" edit; originally from Real Life, 1991) | 4:07 | |
| 8. | "Up on the Catwalk" (7" edit; originally from Sparkle in the Rain, 1984) | 4:06 | |
| 9. | "Let There Be Love" | Burchill, Kerr | 4:43 |
| 10. | "All the Things She Said" | Burchill, Gaynor, Giblin, Kerr, MacNeil | 4:18 |
| 11. | "Someone Somewhere in Summertime" | 4:37 | |
| 12. | "Waterfront" | 4:49 |
Australia
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Waterfront" | 4:50 | |
| 2. | "Don't You (Forget About Me)" | Forsey, Schiff | 4:21 |
| 3. | "Alive And Kicking" (7" Edit) | Burchill, Gaynor, Giblin, Kerr, MacNeil | 4:47 |
| 4. | "Sanctify Yourself" (7" Edit) | 3:57 | |
| 5. | "Love Song" (7" Edit) | 3:51 | |
| 6. | "See The Lights" | Burchill, Kerr | 4:24 |
| 7. | "Belfast Child" | Simple Minds, Traditional | 6:40 |
| 8. | "Someone, Somewhere in Summertime" | 4:37 | |
| 9. | "The American" (7" Edit) | 3:33 | |
| 10. | "All The Things She Said" | Burchill, Gaynor, Giblin, Kerr, MacNeil | 4:18 |
| 11. | "Promised You A Miracle" (7" Edit) | 4:00 | |
| 12. | "Ghostdancing" | 4:45 | |
| 13. | "Glittering Prize" (7" Edit) | 4:00 | |
| 14. | "Let There Be Love" | Burchill, Kerr | 4:44 |
Chart positions
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Albums Chart | 1 |
| UK Albums Chart | 1 |
References
- ^ Thompson, Dave. "Simple Minds: Glittering Prize 1981-1992 > Review" at AllMusic. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Simple Minds - Glittering Prize 81/92 - Reviews". CMJ New Music Report. CMJ. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- ^ The Essential Rock Discography - Volume 1: 970. 2006.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Aizlewood, John. "Simple Minds - Glittering Prize 81/92 - Reviews". Q. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved 1 February 2013.