1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die is a musical reference book first published in 2005 by Universe Publishing . Part of the 1001 Before You Die series, it compiles writings and information on albums chosen by a panel of music critics to be the most important, influential, and best in popular music between the 1950s and the 2010s. The book is edited by Robert Dimery, an English writer and editor who had previously worked for magazines such as Time Out and Vogue .
27-480: Somebody Up There Likes Me may refer to: Music [ edit ] Songs [ edit ] " Somebody Up There Likes You ", a song by Simple Minds , released in 1982 on their studio album New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) "Somebody Up There Likes Me" (song) , a song by David Bowie , released in 1975 on his studio album Young Americans Cinema [ edit ] Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956 film) ,
54-508: A Kid Jensen session for Radio 1 and released as a single in April 1982. Producer Peter Walsh was hired on the recommendation of guitarist Charlie Burchill, who had been impressed by Walsh's work on the remix of the band's previous single " Sweat in Bullet ." During the recording sessions, Walsh became dissatisfied with Mike Ogletree's drumming, so he recruited session drummer Mel Gaynor for
81-452: A 1956 film starring Paul Newman and Pier Angeli Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996 film) , a 1996 film starring Aaron Kwok, Sammo Hung Somebody Up There Likes Me (2012 film) , a 2012 independent film directed by Bob Byington Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Somebody Up There Likes Me . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
108-560: A limited release in Italy in March 1983 following the bands Italian leg of their supporting tour. The release of New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) was considered a turning point for the band, who had previously failed to gather any significant commercial success with the release of their previous studio albums, with lead singer Jim Kerr claiming that "every band or artist with a history has an album that’s their holy grail, I suppose New Gold Dream
135-501: Is known to be considerable, yet even I am jarred by the constant beauty of this music. New Gold Dream robs me of my breath." Record Mirror 's Mark Cooper wrote: "They have stunned and impressed me but they have rarely moved me. Suddenly, in New Gold Dream , they’ve conquered their fear of feeling and come out shining.” Journalist David Stubbs places New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) alongside ABC 's The Lexicon of Love and
162-710: Is the fifth studio album by Scottish band Simple Minds . The album was released in September 1982 by record label Virgin . It is considered one of the defining albums of the new pop movement of the early 1980s. It spawned the commercial successful singles “ Promised You a Miracle ” released in April 1982, “ Glittering Prize ” released in August 1982 and “ Someone Somewhere in Summertime ” released in November 1982. The albums title track, "New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84)", saw
189-634: The X5 box set. In 2016, Virgin Records issued a six-disc deluxe box set including the original album, single versions, alternative takes and demos, B-sides, 1982 radio sessions and a DVD with the 2005 5.1 mix of the album and performances on Top of the Pops . Virgin also reissued the album as a digital download , a two-CD set, a single CD and a vinyl LP. The album received several positive reviews. In NME , Paul Morley wrote: "My loyalty towards Simple Minds
216-632: The Associates ' Sulk in a group of albums that he describes as the "zenith" of pop music. In a 2016 review in Record Collector , journalist Tom Byford wrote: " New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) stands shining and singular in the Simple Minds canon... Now it not only takes its place among the greatest future-pop albums of the 80s ( Dare , The Lexicon Of Love ), it sits comfortably among the greatest pop albums of all time." The album
243-699: The UK charts. In the United States, A&M issued some limited-edition translucent gold with maroon-coloured marble vinyl pressings of the album. The albums spawned a total of three of singles which all reached the top forty of the UK Singles Charts – " Promised You a Miracle " (released in April 1982) became the band's first top 20 hit, reaching no.13 on the UK Singles Chart during an 11 week chart run. " Glittering Prize " (August 1982)
270-670: The White Stripes . As the book has been reissued several times, some albums are removed in each edition to make space for more recent albums. The 2010 edition ends with It's Blitz! by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, while the 2013 edition ends with The Next Day by David Bowie. The 2016 edition ends with Blackstar , also by Bowie. The 2018 edition ends with Microshift by Hookworms . The 2021 edition ends with Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan . Writing for The Sun-Herald in November 2005, John Clare said that he loved
297-403: The album on SACD in 2003. In 2005, Virgin released a DVD-Audio version that was remixed by Ronald Prent. All of the tracks except "Colours Fly and Catherine Wheel" and "Promised You a Miracle" (for which the multitrack tapes were lost) were remixed in 5.1 surround sound , and a downmixed 2.0 stereo version was created for DVD-Audio setups without surround sound. The DVD-Audio version contains
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#1732780264088324-432: The album's liner notes. Simple Minds Additional musicians Technical Sales figures based on certification alone. Shipments figures based on certification alone. 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die Each entry in the book's roughly chronological list of albums is accompanied by a short essay written by a music critic, along with pictures, quotes, and additional information (such as
351-406: The album's running time and producer ). Compilations of various artists, and most film soundtracks, are excluded. In the book's introduction, general editor Robert Dimery notes that the selections were also intended to bring attention to gifted songwriters. Joni Mitchell , Elvis Costello and Nick Cave are named as examples. The release dates are chosen from the date the album first released in
378-518: The album. Following Ogletree's departure, Gaynor became a full-time member of the band. Jazz keyboardist Herbie Hancock guested on the album and plays a synthesizer solo on the song "Hunter and the Hunted." Released in September 1982, the album entered the UK Albums Chart at number six and reached its peak position of number three the following week. It would spend a total of 53 weeks on
405-505: The artist's home country, and the version is the first one released. In most cases, bonus tracks added for later versions are ignored. The editors also attempted to ensure that each album profiled was still available for purchase. Soundtracks that were not original material from a particular artist were also excluded. The 2005 edition starts with Frank Sinatra 's In the Wee Small Hours , and ends with Get Behind Me Satan by
432-534: The bonus track "In Every Heaven," which had previously been lost as it was not labelled properly on the master tape. An instrumental version of the song titled "Soundtrack for Every Heaven" had been the B-side of the "Someone, Somewhere (In Summertime)" 12-inch single and was also included in the Methods of Dance Volume 2 compilation on Virgin. An alternative version of "In Every Heaven" from the same sessions appears in
459-455: The book and that it "is good-looking and has a great body" which is "perfectly proportioned", being "fat but not too wide or tall". Of the jazz albums included in the book, Clare felt that "all are well chosen except one"; he thought that the inclusion of two Stan Getz albums was too many given the absence of a Louis Armstrong album. In a more critical review in the same month, Matt Price of The Australian said that "[t]he whole premise of
486-433: The book is humbug", arguing that it would take too long to listen through all the albums in the book whilst also following new releases. He also criticized several of the book's choices on what albums to include and to not include, concluding that it was "biased, un-Australian and unacceptable". In February 2006, Publishers Weekly called the book a "bookshelf-busting testament to music geeks' mania for lists" and said it
513-465: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Somebody_Up_There_Likes_Me&oldid=1002339698 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages New Gold Dream (81%E2%80%9382%E2%80%9383%E2%80%9384)#Track listing New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84)
540-515: The release of Sons and Fascination . The band was prompted by this experience to write " Promised You a Miracle " upon their return to Europe. In a 2012 interview, singer Jim Kerr recalled the production of the album as a wonderful time during the late spring and early summer of 1982 in which "everything we tried worked," adding: "There were no arguments. We were in love with what we were doing, playing it, listening to it. You don't get many periods in your life when it all goes your way." The album
567-465: Was "about as comprehensive a 'best-of' as any sane person could want". The reviewer added: "For music lovers, it doesn't get much better." Mirela Roncevic reviewed the book for Library Journal in May of that year, citing it as an example of a reference work that is "highly enjoyable to browse" and "downright addictive". Grant Alden also reviewed the book in May 2006 for No Depression . He stated that he
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#1732780264088594-587: Was a special time because we were really beginning to break through with that record, both commercially and critically. The people that liked that record connected with it in a special way. There was a depth to it: it created its own mythology. It stood out. It was our most successful record to date and, critically, the Paul Morleys of this world were writing very nice things about it." All tracks are written by Simple Minds (Charlie Burchill, Derek Forbes, Jim Kerr, Michael MacNeil), except where noted Adapted from
621-497: Was almost equally successful, peaking at no.16 and " Someone Somewhere in Summertime " (November 1982) reached no.36. The title track saw a limited release in Italy when the band visited in March 1983. Virgin Records reissued the album as a remastered edition in 2002 (cardboard vinyl replica edition) and early 2003 (jewel case). On the 2002/2003 edition, the gaps between the tracks on the album are slightly shorter. Virgin also reissued
648-456: Was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die . Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode named it the best album of 1982. When creating their 1984 album The Unforgettable Fire , the Irish rock band U2 saw New Gold Dream as an influence. In 1998, Jim Kerr said: "Every band or artist with a history has an album that's their holy grail. I suppose New Gold Dream was ours. It
675-532: Was ours". Kerr said of the recording of the album that it was "a special time because we were really beginning to break through with that record, both commercially and critically. The people that liked that record connected with it in a special way". The album has been praised as some of the bands finest work, and was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die . New Gold Dream originated in Simple Minds' unexpected popular and commercial success during an Australian tour with Icehouse following
702-556: Was recorded over a five-month period at Rockfield Studio, The Townhouse and Oxford Manor, with preproduction at The Old Mill in Fife . During a short tour rehearsal in January 1982, the band wrote what would become the songs "King Is White and in the Crowd", "Hunter and the Hunted" and "Promised You a Miracle," a song that proved pivotal to the musical direction of the album. It was unveiled in
729-796: Was unaware of most of the critics who contributed to the book and was of the opinion that "[y]ou don't have to hear all these". He also criticized the relative lack of albums included in the book from the 1950s compared to later decades. Most of the book's recommendations are rock and pop albums from the Anglosphere . 1001 Albums also features selections from world music , rhythm and blues , blues , folk , hip hop , country , electronic music , and jazz . The rock and pop albums include such subgenres as punk rock , grindcore , heavy metal , alternative rock , progressive rock , easy listening , thrash metal , grunge and rockabilly . Classical and modern art music are excluded. These artists have
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