Simple Minds: Do Not Disturb
Mat Snow, Q, June 1989
Come to the heart of the Trossach mountains, breathe the fresh Perthshire air, and discover a troupe of weary travellers footsore from their labours upon the stadium circuit. For here Simple Minds are recharging their spirits, recording an album and rehearsing for a world tour. The new perspective is "more humble", they assure Mat Snow.
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