Glasgow-formed Deacon Blue shot to global fame in 1985, notably with "Raintown", which sold over 1 million copies and received critical acclaim upon its 1987 release. Followed by "When The World Knows Your Name", their double platinum album, Deacon Blue has since sold over 7 million albums worldwide, and their last 3 albums entered the UK Top 20 charts, placing them among the most influential Pop-Rock bands in the UK.
Deacon Blue is releasing "City of Love", their new album featuring 11 brilliant, exclusive tracks whose foundational theme is hope which, according to the band's message, can be found even in the most difficult times. Together, these new tracks represent the different forms of life and will undoubtedly be a hit with fans. On this album, the magnificent compositions by Ricky Ross and Gregor Philipp, among others, resonate, and the hit "City of Love" perfectly matches the message of love and hope present throughout the album.