Simplified

by Simply Red

Overview

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. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	07/26/2019
Label:	Demon / Demon Records
UPC:	5014797898400
Rank:	63198

Tracks

1. Perfect Love
2. Something Got Me Started
3. Holding Back the Years
4. More
5. A Song for You
6. Your Mirror
7. Fairground
8. My Perfect Love
9. Smile
10. Sad Old Red
11. For Your Babies
12. Everytime We Say Goodbye

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Simply Red   Primary Artist
Mick Hucknall   Vocals

Technical Credits

Andy Scade   Audio Engineer,Engineer,Technical Coordinator
Andy Wright   Producer,Musician
Cole Porter   Composer
Gota Yashiki   Musician
Sarah Brown   Musician
Anthea Clarke   Musician
Danny Saxon   Musician,Producer
Neil Moss   Composer
Gavin Goldberg   Engineer
Peter Lewinson   Musician
Ian Kirkham   Composer,Musician
Leon Russell   Composer
Mark Jaimes   Musician,Producer
Simon Hale   Musician
Michael James Hucknall   Composer
Steve Lewinson   Musician
Mick Hucknall   Composer
David Clayton   Musician
Michael Zimmerling   Engineer
Johnny Wow   Mixing
Fritz McIntyre   Composer
Geoff Holroyde   Musician
Hamish Brown   Photography
Dee Johnson   Musician
Kenji Suzuki   Musician
Hugh Turvey   Photography
Kevin Robertson   Musician
John "Woog" Johnson   Musician
Chris DeMargary   Musician