Simple Minds: New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84)

Been meaning to blog about this for a couple days now. I listened to Simple Minds' New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) several times; and out of nine songs, I'm only keeping four:

• "Someone Somewhere" (already heard on the Best of Simple Minds collection)
• "Promised You A Miracle" (already heard on one of the Ashes to Ashes soundtracks)
• "Somebody Up There Likes You" (love me a half-decent instrumental)
• "Glittering Prize" (didn't like at first when I watched the video, but it grew on me with each additional listen)

Overall, I wasn't too impressed with the album. If I had picked up as a freshman in high school, I probably would have loved it, but — I dunno — sounds dated. Plus, it seems they mimicked whatever popular sound was fashionable. On the one hand I understand it: it's their livelihood. But on the other, it lacks conviction.