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Tucker Constable
Hello there, my name is Tucker. I love all sorts of music especially the music of yesteryear. I hope you enjoy my reviews, and I hope they entertain you, (I try to make my reviews funny and interesting), and maybe add a new perspective to an album you enjoy or do not enjoy.
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In 1986 Peter Gabriel became a massive household name due to the success of his album "So". Many of the singles became hits and the videos became early staples on MTV. So how does Peter Gabriel follow up such a big success? By taking six years and completely rearranging the formula of "So".
The Good
The lyrics are truly some of Gabriel's best of any album. They are deeply introspective and highly emotional. The music on this album is also incredibly arranged and produced, it shows it took six years to make this album. Many of the songs have African samples, such as the pulsating percussion in the outro of "Come Talk To Me", the album's chilling opener. The lead single "Digging In The Dirt" is also somewhat out of left field. It has a very pulse like beat, great chorus, and some great guitar from David Rhodes. The closing track is also quite powerful, "Secret World". It deals with the theme of childhood and the dreams of long ago. It also has a brilliant bass line from Tony Levin and coupled with Manu Katchè's earth shattering drumming, it makes for a breathtaking closer.
The Bad
There's really nothing bad on this album, you can tell every song took a lot of time and a lot of thought was put into every song. The reviewer, however, will admit "Steam" is probably the weakest track on the album. But, he will only admit that if there is a crazed gorilla holding a dart gun to his head. In some ways "Steam" feels a little to much like "Sledgehammer" part II. The "Quiet Steam" version is much more soulful and interesting, and you can find it as the B-side to the "Digging In The Dirt" single.
Final Thoughts
This album is so powerful and breathtaking. It is arguably better than "So". It has a much more mature attitude to it, and some amazing instrumentation. I would reccommend grabbing the person next, shake them violently and say, "Hey you, listen to this album!" Then show them my review of it I need that sweet sweet exposure.
Final Rating 9/10
Stand-Out Tracks: Come Talk To Me, Digging In The Dirt, Blood Of Eden, Secret World.
The Good
The lyrics are truly some of Gabriel's best of any album. They are deeply introspective and highly emotional. The music on this album is also incredibly arranged and produced, it shows it took six years to make this album. Many of the songs have African samples, such as the pulsating percussion in the outro of "Come Talk To Me", the album's chilling opener. The lead single "Digging In The Dirt" is also somewhat out of left field. It has a very pulse like beat, great chorus, and some great guitar from David Rhodes. The closing track is also quite powerful, "Secret World". It deals with the theme of childhood and the dreams of long ago. It also has a brilliant bass line from Tony Levin and coupled with Manu Katchè's earth shattering drumming, it makes for a breathtaking closer.
The Bad
There's really nothing bad on this album, you can tell every song took a lot of time and a lot of thought was put into every song. The reviewer, however, will admit "Steam" is probably the weakest track on the album. But, he will only admit that if there is a crazed gorilla holding a dart gun to his head. In some ways "Steam" feels a little to much like "Sledgehammer" part II. The "Quiet Steam" version is much more soulful and interesting, and you can find it as the B-side to the "Digging In The Dirt" single.
Final Thoughts
This album is so powerful and breathtaking. It is arguably better than "So". It has a much more mature attitude to it, and some amazing instrumentation. I would reccommend grabbing the person next, shake them violently and say, "Hey you, listen to this album!" Then show them my review of it I need that sweet sweet exposure.
Final Rating 9/10
Stand-Out Tracks: Come Talk To Me, Digging In The Dirt, Blood Of Eden, Secret World.
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