Simple Minds-Sparkle in the Rain (1984)

With the sixth album by the Scottish band Simple Minds, "Sparkle In The Rain", the change in musical direction towards paths closer to mainstream British rock began to emerge, albeit still quite subtly, moving almost completely away from the post-punk of their early works. In this new release, the band led by Jim Kerr sees arena rock take center stage, as evidenced by brilliant tracks like the vibrant and iconic "Waterfront", a true pop-rock classic of the eighties, or the rhythmic "Up On The Catwalk", "Book Of Brilliant Things", and "Speed ​​Your Love To Me". Meanwhile, the mini-epic "East At Easter", the appealing synth-pop "C Moon Cry Like A Baby", and the atmospheric "White Hot Day" add a touch of sonic diversity to a work that would repeat the enormous success of its predecessor, "New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)", on the British and European charts, ultimately solidifying Simple Minds as one of the most important new wave bands of the 80s.