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Simply Red: Mick Hucknall (vocals); Dave Clayton, Gota Yashiki, Sarah Brown, Simon Hale, Anthea Clarke.
Audio Mixer: Johnny Wow.
Recording information: Metropolis Studios (2005).
Photographers: Hugh Turvey; Hamish Brown.
As the second release on Simply Red's own label, Simplified finds the smooth soulsters reworking classics of their back catalog as well as introducing some new songs all in a stripped-down and stylish manner. Featuring such Simply Red classics as "Holding Back the Years" and "More," Simplified works well as a reintroduction to the band. And that's probably the main intention here. Although lead vocalist Mick Hucknall -- whose burnished vocals sound superb here -- and the band have largely kept a low profile since the early '90s, they haven't stopped touring and recording and as such have cultivated a devoted fanbase. One can only assume that the band has changed its sound over the years and felt the need to present its classic tracks in a fashion more representative of the band as it is now rather than when it debuted in 1985. The result is a lush but uncomplicated album featuring an organic mix of acoustic instruments including various pianos, organs, and horns that updates Simply Red's classic soul sound while still bringing to mind the best of their output. ~ Matt Collar
The UK pop/soul act Simply Red maintained a fairly low profile in the United States during the first few years of the 21st century, but that changed with the 2005 release of SIMPLIFIED. Issued on the Verve Forecast imprint, the album presents vocalist Mick Hucknall and company easing into new arrangements of their most well-known songs, including "Holding Back the Years," which gets a gentle, flamenco-inflected rendition. Hucknall's distinctive voice is in fine form here, and though the red-haired frontman unveils a more subdued approach on some tunes, he showcases his passionate singing on a number of tracks, most notably the previously unreleased single "Perfect Love," which coasts along on Cuban-influenced rhythms and a celebratory Santana-like vibe.Mojo (Publisher) (p.98) - 4 stars out of 5 - "Re-done with stealthy jazz arrangements, 'Your Mirror' and 'Fairground' sound sensuous and tender..." Simply Red Simplified Songs Simplified Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   Simply Stunnin!
Another hit recording for Simply Red. A CD of reworked songs and new tunes...music from the cuban influenced Perfect Love to the jazzy Sad Old Red shows why M Hucknall is so talented and uniquely cool. Simply Red simply matures with age.
Submitted by raphbeh (Bendigo.Vic./ Australia.) 
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Amazing!!
An Album i got and didnt really listen to for over a month... then one day i fancied something different and put it in the car - WOW! this album is stunning... filled with emotion, wonderful vocals and fantastic orchestration - all tracks are brilliant but "Smile" - its everything i'd say to my partner... but in a song.
Submitted by Ian (Nottingham, UK)
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First of all: the voice of mick hucknall is great as usual and the songs are very goods -most of them classics from the band-. But I think this kind of project can be only justified with a reconstruction fo the material. And here I don't find the arrangements that make a old song into a something completly new. Sad old red is a bit more jazzy than before, holding back the years is a bit more torchy... but a bit is not enough (for me) so I don't think this album rises the geniality of Home. Anyway, nice and easy and far better from many other albums around...
Submitted by laluba (Madrid, Spain)
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Stunning vocals, great band
WOW. Simplified shows the solid talent of Simply Red. Is there any other singer who can match Mick Hucknall? From the Latin rich 'Perfect Love' to the jazz rich 'Sad Old Red', his voice is in top form. The band is excellent, featuring a first-rate horn section and impressive keyboard work by Dave Clayton. The tunes are classics, with three new ones added. For folks in the USA, you've heard most of these songs. You just might not realize it's Simply Red you've been humming along with.
Simplified is a great sampler for anyone new to SR. For longtime fans, these arrangements bring added appreciation of the band's ability to play outstanding live music.
Shameless plug - if Simply Red play anywhere near you take someone you want to impress. They're one of the best live bands you'll ever see.
Submitted by Sachie (Newport Beach, CA)
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