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Graffiti Soul
Rock · 2009 · 10 tracks · 42m

Graffiti Soul

Simple Minds

A high-octane return to form featuring driving basslines, shimmering guitars, and the kind of widescreen choruses built for city skylines and massive arenas.

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It’s the big, shimmering stadium sound you remember, but with a fresh, modern punch.

A revitalized and triumphant energy that feels like a neon-lit city coming to life at night.

Graffiti Soul · vs · Simple Minds
Social Commentary+1.7σ

The writing leans notably further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 42m
01
Moscow Underground
5:01
02
Rockets
4:36
03
Stars Will Lead the Way
3:26
04
Light Travels
4:12
05
Kiss and Fly
5:01
06
Graffiti Soul
4:48
07
Blood Type O
3:49
08
This Is It
4:52
09
Shadows and Light
2:50
10
Rockin’ in the Free World
4:17
Moments Worth Waiting For
The brooding, atmospheric synth swell that opens Moscow Underground before the driving bass kicks in
The soaring, radio-ready chorus of Stars Will Lead the Way that feels designed for a stadium singalong
The gritty, unexpected crunch of the guitar riff on the title track Graffiti Soul
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