Well, well, well. Another DVD-A I wasn't aware of until I stumbled on the thread here! Just fired up the album on grooveshark (just like sukothai, I could never fully warm up to the Simple Minds before), and I actually really like what I hear. Yes, 80s production, but not as synthetic as some of their other stuff I've heard. This actually sounds rich and strong, with just enough real instruments (esp. guitars) to balance out the keys and synths.
Wish they'd included "Don't you forget about me" as a bonus track on the DVD-A.
I find it exciting that they actually remixed and extended the songs for the DVD-A (like Bon Jovi did for the "Slippery when wet" DualDisc), so I'm snatching this disc up. Shame it's expensive as all hell these days. Found one for 50 Euros on amazon.de (sorry guys it's gone now^^) and looking forward to it.
Will post a review once I get my hands on the disc (sent it to a friend in Germany, will pick it up the next time I visit, around xmas probably...).