Real to Real Cacophony

Real to Real Cacophony (sometimes incorrectly referred as Reel to Real Cacophony) is the second studio album by Scottish rock band Simple Minds. It was released in November 1979, through record labels Zoom and Arista.

Release and reception

Real to Real Cacophony did not chart, nor did its only single, "Changeling".

The 2002/2003 re-issues by Virgin Records incorrectly render the album's title as Reel to Real Cacophony, and the opening track as "Reel to Real". The new spelling also appears in the discography section of all the inlays in the 2002/2003 Simple Minds remastered edition series. Subsequent editions render the title of both the album and track correctly.

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[1]
CMJ New Music Monthly	favourable^[3]
Smash Hits	8/10^[4]
Sounds	favourable^[5]
Trouser Press	mixed^[6]

Real to Real Cacophony has been generally well received by critics. AllMusic praised the album, describing it as "where Simple Minds ventured beyond the ability to mimic their influences and began to manipulate them, mercilessly pushing them around and shaping them into funny objects the way a child transforms a chunk of Play-Doh from an indefinable chunk of nothing into a definable chunk of something", calling it "an achievement that's on a plane with other 1979 post-punk landmarks like Metal Box, 154, Entertainment! and Unknown Pleasures".^[1]

Track listing

All lyrics written by Jim Kerr; all music composed by Simple Minds (Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Derek Forbes, Brian McGee, Mick MacNeil).

Side A
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Real to Real"	2:47
2.	"Naked Eye"	2:21
3.	"Citizen (Dance of Youth)"	2:53
4.	"Carnival (Shelter in a Suitcase)"	2:49
5.	"Factory"	4:13
6.	"Cacophony"	1:40
7.	"Veldt"	3:20

Side B
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Premonition"	5:29
2.	"Changeling"	4:11
3.	"Film Theme"	2:27
4.	"Calling Your Name"	5:05
5.	"Scar"	3:31

Personnel

Simple Minds

Jim Kerr – vocals
Charles Burchill – guitar, violin, saxophone
Derek Forbes – bass guitar
Brian McGee – drums, percussion
Michael MacNeil – keyboards

Technical

John Leckie – arrangements, recording, mixing
Graphyk – sleeve graphics
Sheila Rock – sleeve photography
Trevor Rodgers – sleeve photography
Paul Henry – sleeve packaging
Mariella Sometimes – tape operation

References

1 2 3 Kellman, Andy. "Real to Real Cacophony – Simple Minds : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
↑ Huey, Steve. "Simple Minds". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
↑ "Simple Minds 'Real to Real Cacophony' Articles & Reviews". simpleminds.org.uk. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
↑ Starr, Red (13–26 December 1979). "Albums". Smash Hits: 29.
↑ Gill, John (1 December 1979). "[Real to Real Cacophony review]". Sounds. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
↑ Schlosberg, Karen; Robbins, Ira. "TrouserPress.com :: Simple Minds". TrouserPress.com. Retrieved May 12, 2016.

External links

Real to Real Cacophony at Discogs (list of releases)

Simple Minds

Jim Kerr Charlie Burchill Mel Gaynor Andy Gillespie Ged Grimes Brian McGee Tony Donald Duncan Barnwell Mick MacNeil Derek Forbes Kenny Hyslop Mike Ogletree John Giblin Eddy Duffy

Albums	Life in a Day Real to Real Cacophony Empires and Dance Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84) Sparkle in the Rain Once Upon a Time Street Fighting Years Real Life Good News from the Next World Néapolis Our Secrets Are the Same Neon Lights Cry Black & White 050505 Graffiti Soul Big Music Acoustic

Live albums	Live in the City of Light Real Live 91 Sunday Express – Live (Volumes 1 & 2) 5X5 Live Live – Big Music Tour 2015

Compilations	Themes for Great Cities 79/81 Celebration Glittering Prize 81/92 The Promised The Early Years 1977–1978 The Best of Simple Minds Early Gold The Platinum Collection Celebrate: The Greatest Hits ICON – The Best Of Sparkle in the Rain – Super Deluxe Box Set

Box sets	Themes – Volume 1: March 79–April 82 Themes – Volume 2: August 82–April 85 Themes – Volume 3: September 85–June 87 Themes – Volume 4: February 89–May 90 Silver Box Themes – Volume 5: March 91–September 92 Themes – Volumes 1–5: March 79–September 92 X5 Classic Album Selection

Singles	"Love Song" "Promised You a Miracle" "Glittering Prize" "Someone Somewhere (In Summertime)" "Waterfront" "Speed Your Love to Me" "Up on the Catwalk" "Don't You (Forget About Me)" "Alive and Kicking" "Sanctify Yourself" "All the Things She Said" "Ghost Dancing" "Belfast Child" "This Is Your Land" "Kick It In" "Let There Be Love" "Stand By Love"

Promo singles	"Mandela Day" (US)

Themes series	Themes – Volume 1: March 79–April 82 Themes – Volume 2: August 82–April 85 Themes – Volume 3: September 85–June 87 Themes – Volume 4: February 89–May 90 Themes – Volume 5: March 91–September 92

Related articles	Discography Lostboy! AKA Jim Kerr

Concert tours	Simple Minds concert tours

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