Phil Collins

Dance Into The Light

Dance into the store for this one!

Review Score:

(10/10)
As a fan of Phil since his late Genesis days, I have all his albums and "Dance Into The Light", is almost the best album he's ever done, second only to "No Jacket Required". The title song, almost a club anthem for the New World Order wakes up the listener and gets him anticipating more, and it's not a disappointment. "That's What You Said" is a traditional PC troubled love song, followed by the very different "Lorenzo". The next 2 songs are pure Phil, one ranting, one introspective, and "Wear My Hat", is a hilarious take on how he's treated by some of his crazier fans. "It's In Your Eyes" harkens back to his pre-breakthrough, "Face Value" sound, while the next two songs recall the tones of "...But Seriously", one with angst, one more lighthearted. "The Same Moon", although best heard live, stands out as possibly Phil's best ballad since "I Wish It Would Rain" or even "One More Night". Another call to dance, another smooth love song, and the album closes with Phil's stirring cover of Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin'", which well sums up the album's, and in its way, Phil's spirit. For those who love PC, or are just starting to listen, "Dance Into The Light", with its variety and upbeatness, is an album not to be missed!

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