On this date in 1982, SIMPLE MINDS released their fifth studio album NEW GOLD DREAM (81–82–83–84) (Sep 1, 1982) Simple Minds' early albums like 1979’s Real to Real Cacophony and 1980’s Empires and Dance established their moody, electronic post-punk sound. While the critics loved them, commercial success still eluded the band. All that changed with New Gold Dream. Instead of the dark avant-garde experimentation of their previous efforts, the album featured bright pop melodies, funky basslines, an