As a group who formed in the punk era & found their mojo through a shared love of Bowie, Kraftwerk & electronic dance, Simple Minds are not natural acoustic adventurers, but they have done a remarkable job here adding fresh nuance to brilliant songs without trampling on sacred memories. On Acoustic, they found a way of doing the acoustic thing without losing their essence. A dozen Simple Minds songs loved by millions now sound softer, more organic & even more likely to leave a lasting imprint.