{"product_id":"simply-red-stars","title":"Simply Red – Stars","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSimply Red – Stars\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply Red – Stars is one of the defining albums of the early 1990s, showcasing the band's sophisticated blend of soul, pop, R\u0026amp;B and blue-eyed soul. Released in 1991, it became a huge international success and remains one of Simply Red's most celebrated records, built around Mick Hucknall's distinctive, soulful vocals and polished arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with the energetic \"Something Got Me Started,\" combining an infectious groove with Hucknall's powerful vocal performance. The title track \"Stars\" follows with a more restrained, romantic sound, while \"Thrill Me,\" \"Your Mirror\" and \"She's Got It Bad\" continue the album's balance of sophisticated pop songwriting and classic soul influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide two moves into some of the album's most emotional material. \"For Your Babies\" is a beautifully understated soul ballad, followed by \"Model\" and the reflective \"How Could I Fall.\" \"Freedom\" brings a more uplifting, rhythmic feel before the album closes with \"Wonderland.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStars\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrated Simply Red's ability to bring classic soul influences into contemporary early-1990s pop without losing their musical identity. The combination of elegant production, memorable melodies and Hucknall's expressive vocals helped make the album a major commercial success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Simply Red, soul, sophisti-pop, blue-eyed soul, R\u0026amp;B and classic 1990s pop, \u003cem\u003eStars\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential vinyl addition and a standout example of sophisticated British soul-pop from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomething Got Me Started – 4:01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStars – 4:07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrill Me – 5:03\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Mirror – 3:59\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShe's Got It Bad – 3:33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Your Babies – 4:16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel – 3:46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Could I Fall – 4:44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreedom – 3:52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWonderland – 3:45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RjvvyXP0RYM?si=9jAq1cZm_qqOJpyf\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EastWest Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54978541781334,"sku":"WX 427","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bb67b81e-a84c-4ff9-865f-a2e4864cd3b6.jpg?v=1786639671","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/simply-red-stars","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}