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A masterpiece that symbolized 80s rock with its grand scale and passion.This album was a global success, featuring tracks like "Alive and Kicking" and "Sanctify Yourself." The layered sounds of synths and guitars presented the perfect form of arena rock. This album builds on a heavy production and an arena-sized sound. Jim Kerr's vocals are powerful, dramatically driving the melody. Charlie Burchill's guitar and MacNeil's synths overlap to create a grand sonic image. "Alive and Kicking" exudes a spiritual uplifting feeling, marking the peak of the band's maturity. This important album symbolizes the transition from post-new wave to arena rock. |
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Credit
- Artwork - Mick Haggerty
- Backing Vocals - Carlos Alomar
- Backing Vocals - Michael Been
- Backing Vocals - The Simms Brothers
- Bass - John Giblin
- Coordinator [Coordination] - Debbie Caponetta
- Coordinator [Coordination] - Gemma Corfield
- Crew [Studio Crew] - Dougie Cowan
- Crew [Studio Crew] - Paul Kerr
- Drums, Vocals - Mel Gaynor
- Engineer - Mark McKenna
- Engineer - Moira Marquis
- Engineer [Assist] - Martin White (2)
- Guitar - Charlie Burchill
- Lead Vocals - Jim Kerr
- Mastered By - Bob Ludwig
- Photography By - Anton Corbijn
- Piano, Synthesizer - Michael MacNeil
- Producer - Jimmy Iovine
- Producer, Mixed By - Bob Clearmountain
- Technician [Technical Assistants] - Bob Schwall
- Technician [Technical Assistants] - Bob Tis
- Technician [Technical Assistants] - Judy Reeves
- Vocals [Additional Lead] - Robin Clark (2)
- Written-By - Simple Minds
