Simply Red Album: “Picture Book [Bonus DVD]”

This is what I think of as a great album from an underrated band. Maybe not their best, but well worth a listen. Included is the wonderful and moving "Holding Back The Years", one of their best songs ever, and probably most popular. "Money's Too Tight (to mention)" is another well known song, and rather upbeat. I also really enjoy the cover of "Heaven", as it's one of my favorite Talking Heads songs. The rest holds up well, and is still a good listen after all this time. If you're looking for more than the "Greatest Hits", give it a try.

I don't understand what the story about a deadbeat dad and raising his kid has to do with this album, but hey.

"Jericho" and "Look at You Now" are just as worthy of praise as this album's more famous hit singles. The former of these I truly missed during Simply Red's last European tour, though Mick's great stage presence and repertoire surely made up for it.

This CD flows so well!! This is one of those CDs you put on and kick back with the one that you love. My favorite track is "Moneys Too Tight (to mention). I also love "Holding Back the years" and "No Direction". A true must have. Simply great!!

This is just a great album. I had a copy from LP, cassette and now CD. I've made a copy of the CD and play that so the orignal doesn't get scratched.

The first time I listened to this, I didn't think much of it. The more times I listened to it, the better it sounded. I would call it somewhat subtle and it doesn't just slap you up on the side of the head. The more I listen to it, the better it sounds. It is also one of those albums that you can listen to over and over again without really getting sick of it.