New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84)

New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Studio album by Simple Minds
Released	September 13, 1982
Recorded	1982
Genre	New Wave
Length	44:59
Label	Virgin Records A&M
Producer	Peter Walsh
Simple Minds chronology
Sons and Fascination (1981) New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84) (1982) Sparkle in the Rain (1984)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Rolling Stone	[2]

New Gold Dream is the fifth studio album by Scottish rock band Simple Minds. The album was released in 1982 and was a turning point for the band as they gained critical and commercial success in the UK and Europe. It made #3 in the UK Albums Chart.^[3]

The record generated a handful of singles; "Promised You A Miracle" (released in April 1982), "Glittering Prize" (August 1982) and "Someone Somewhere (In Summertime)" (November 1982). The title track saw a limited release in Italy, when the band visited the country during their tour in March 1983. In addition, the jazz keyboardist Herbie Hancock performed a synthesizer solo on the track "Hunter and the Hunted."

Virgin Records reissued the album as a remastered edition in 2002 (cardboard vinyl replica edition) and early 2003 (jewel-case). On the 2002/2003 edition, the gaps between the tracks on the album are slightly shorter. Virgin also reissued the album on SACD in 2003.

The album has generated substantial critical acclaim since its release; it was included in the list 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.^[4] An albums poll on the band's website suggests that it is regarded by many fans to be their finest work.

2005 DVD-Audio version

In 2005 Virgin released a DVD-Audio version, which is completely remixed by Roland Prent. All the tracks except "Colours Fly and Catherine Wheel" and "Promised You a Miracle" (whose multitrack tapes had apparently been lost) were remixed in 5.1 surround sound, and additionally, a downmixed 2.0 stereo version was created for compatibility with non-surround DVD-Audio set-ups.

There is also a bonus track, "In Every Heaven". It is a variant of "Soundtrack for Every Heaven", the B-side of the "Someone, Somewhere (In Summertime)" 12-inch single.

Track listing

LP: Virgin / V 2230 (UK)

1. "Someone, Somewhere in Summertime" – 4:36
2. "Colours Fly and Catherine Wheel" – 3:49
3. "Promised You A Miracle" – 4:28
4. "Big Sleep" – 5:00
5. "Somebody Up There Likes You" – 5:02
6. "New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)" – 5:39
7. "Glittering Prize" – 4:33
8. "Hunter and the Hunted" – 5:55
9. "King Is White and in the Crowd" – 7:00

• Also released on MC (TCV 2230) and CD (CDV 2230)
• released in 2003 as 2.0 channel SACD (SACDV 2230)

DVDA: Virgin / DVDAV 2230 (UK)

1. "Someone, Somewhere in Summertime" – 5:22
2. "Colours Fly and Catherine Wheel" – 3:49
3. "Promised You A Miracle" – 4:28
4. "Big Sleep" – 5:27
5. "Somebody Up There Likes You" – 5:45
6. "New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)" – 6:08
7. "Glittering Prize" – 4:39
8. "Hunter and the Hunted" – 6:09
9. "King Is White and in the Crowd" – 7:32
10. "In Every Heaven" 4:50

• remixed in DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1 and PCM 2.0 stereo (except for tracks 2, and 3). Notice the difference in running times between this and the original edition.

Personnel

The band

• Jim Kerr - lead vocals
• Charlie Burchill - guitars and effects
• Michael MacNeil - keyboards and effects
• Derek Forbes - bass guitar

Additional musicians

• Mike Ogletree - drums on "Colours Fly and Catherine Wheel", "Somebody Up There Likes You", and "New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)"
• Mel Gaynor - drums on "Someone Somewhere in Summertime", "Big Sleep", "New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)", "Glittering Prize", "Hunter and the Hunted", and "The King is White and in the Crowd" (Gaynor later became the full-time drummer)
• Kenny Hyslop - drums on "Promised You A Miracle". This is the only studio track with Hyslop on drums.
• Sharon Campbell - girl's voice on "Colours Fly and Catherine Wheel" and "Glittering Prize"
• Herbie Hancock - guest on "Hunter and the Hunted"

The album was recorded using three drummers, none of them a full-time member of the band, although drummer Mike Ogletree did appear on the insert of the original LP, and does appear on the back cover of the 2002/2003 CD and SACD, and the 2005 DVD-A editions.

In popular culture

• The opening synth riff of "New Gold Dream" was sampled in the 1993 dance music hit "Open Your Mind" by U.S.U.R.A.. In the same year, Utah Saints released a cover version of the song on their self-titled debut album.
• Before creating "The Unforgettable Fire", U2 saw "New Gold Dream" as an influence.[1]*
• "New Gold Dream" opens The Informers (2009 film).
• The song "Someone Somewhere in Summertime" is sampled by the David Guetta song " The World Is Mine."

References/Notes

1. ^ Wilson, MacKenzie. "Simple Minds: New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)" at Allmusic. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
2. ^ Fricke, David (14 April 1983). "Simple Minds: New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)". Rolling Stone (Straight Arrow) (RS 393). ISSN 0035-791X. Archived from the original on 17 November 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20071117100034/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/simpleminds/albums/album/214820/review/6067384/new_gold_dream_81828384. 
3. ^ "Simple Minds". Biography. Music Scotland. http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/musicscotland/thevault/biogs/full_biog.shtml?file=s/simple_minds. Retrieved 19 August 2007. 
4. ^ Dimery, Robert (2006). 1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die. New York: Universe. ISBN 9780789313713. 

External links

• Simple Minds official website
• Simple Minds album poll
• 1001 Albums To Hear Before You Die