Empires and Dance

Simple Minds

Empires and Dance

RELEASED: September 01, 1980
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. I Travel 4:02 2. Today I Died Again 4:38 3. Celebrate 5:09 4. This Fear of Gods 7:05 5. Capital City 6:15 6. Constantinople Line 4:40 7. Twist/Run/Repulsion 4:32 8. Thirty Frames a Second 5:03 9. Kant-Kino 1:53 10. Room 2:28
Historical Archive
Empires and Dance is the fourth studio album by Scottish post-punk band Simple Minds, released in 1980. The album represents a significant evolution in the band's sound, incorporating elements of art rock and new wave. It features a mix of synthesizers, guitars, and rhythmic percussion, showcasing the band's signature atmospheric sound. Tracks like 'I Travel' and 'Today' highlight their ability to blend introspective lyrics with danceable grooves. The album is noted for its influence on the genre and its role in establishing Simple Minds as key figures in the early 80s music scene.