Simple Minds' recent performance at Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom has been hailed as a jumbo celebration of past and present glories, marking 40 years since their first gig and the release of their 17th album, 'Walk Between Worlds'. The show, part of a UK mini-tour, included the new record played in its entirety alongside a cavalcade of career highlights.
The current lineup, featuring drummer Cherisse Osei and solo artist the Anchoress, brought a modern and muscular sound to classics like 'Love Song' and the new ballad 'Barrowland Star', which received a rapturous reception in the venue that inspired it. Singer Jim Kerr performed with innate confidence, powering through hits like 'Waterfront' and 'Alive and Kicking'.
The climax was the Atlantic-spanning hit 'Don’t You (Forget About Me)', but even after more than two hours, Simple Minds sounded like they were just getting started. The band's hidden gift—a customised disco ball—added to the festive atmosphere, sparking a revival of the Barrowlands' music scene.
