Released in October 2005, “Simplified” was the second album on Mick Hucknall’s own label. When artists lucky and talented enough to enjoy a lengthy career consider the re-working of past high points, the results can often be mixed. But the title “Simplified” aptly reflects the deeply rewarding content. On this album, Mick Hucknall subtly reinvented some of his career high water marks, including many of his best-known songs, aided and abetted by the Simply Red crew.

This deluxe 2 CD + DVD expanded edition features a selection of remixes of the hit single “Perfect Love” along with songs recorded live in Cuba, issued as B-sides. The DVD features a 2014 interview with Mick about the album, two BBC TV performances and four promo videos. The book contains the lyrics and new annotation.