Peter Gabriel

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Desert Island Album

Review Score:

(10/10)
If I had to take ten albums to a desert island, this would certainly be one. Peter Gabriel lightens up somewhat here over his previous work, but relax - it isn't exactly a party album. A good way for me to judge how good an album is is by finding the worst or weakest track, which is close to impossible here. "We Do What We're Told" I suppose gets the nod, and only then because I feel the ending lyrics don't quite match the opening. Of course, I'm doing my best to find flaws in a masterpiece, and that's the best I can come up with. "Red Rain" and "That Voice Again", two songs about guilt (I think - people can read PG's lyrics several ways) are superbly done. "Don't Give Up" has been known to get me through difficult times, and the frat-party staples (which PG is possibly embarassed by) "Sledgehammer" and "Big Time" are both big fun. Peter Gabriel's albums are always excellently produced, but Daniel Lanois & PG completely outdo themselves on this album - every note, every beat, every sound is exactly where it should be. Bonus kudos to Peter Gabriel for thanking people who worked on songs that didn't make the final cut. The only people who probably wouldn't enjoy this album are those who still persist in believing that rock is the devil's music. All others are strongly urged to buy this.

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