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Track Listings
| 1. Moribund the Burgermeister |
| 2. Solsbury Hill |
| 3. Modern Love |
| 4. Excuse Me |
| 5. Humdrum |
| 6. Slowburn |
| 7. Waiting for the Big One |
| 8. Down the Dolce Vita |
| 9. Here Comes the Flood |
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Greg Boyd
Format:Audio CD
As a 16 year old fan I can't review this from the viewpoint of someone who saw P.Gs transition from Genesis to Solo but i can review it from the viewpoint of someone who has grown up with two teenage sisters listening too chart music and has sought refuge in his parents music.
I love this album. Moribund the Burgermeister could almost be a missing Lamb Lies down on Broadway track. Solsbury Hill has become an very famous live piece along with Here Comes the Flood. Peter seems to try and cover every music genre he can in this album. He does some blue, some rock, some pop and some world music along with Jazzy instrumentals and prog lyrics. Perhaps he was just finding his feet.
Something that you get from Peter Gabriel that you don't get from other ex-genesis solo artists (apart from Steve Hackett whose music i recommend) is songs that tell a very interesting, funny or even moving story through powerful and well thought out lyrics fused with music that the artist has spent a lot of time working on. There really isn't any comparison between this music and most modern offerings. (Im thinking Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber etc)
But before I start sounding like too much of a music snob, i would like to end by saying that this album represents the beginning of one of the most exciting and creative solo careers of any artist i have ever listened to.
I love this album. Moribund the Burgermeister could almost be a missing Lamb Lies down on Broadway track. Solsbury Hill has become an very famous live piece along with Here Comes the Flood. Peter seems to try and cover every music genre he can in this album. He does some blue, some rock, some pop and some world music along with Jazzy instrumentals and prog lyrics. Perhaps he was just finding his feet.
Something that you get from Peter Gabriel that you don't get from other ex-genesis solo artists (apart from Steve Hackett whose music i recommend) is songs that tell a very interesting, funny or even moving story through powerful and well thought out lyrics fused with music that the artist has spent a lot of time working on. There really isn't any comparison between this music and most modern offerings. (Im thinking Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber etc)
But before I start sounding like too much of a music snob, i would like to end by saying that this album represents the beginning of one of the most exciting and creative solo careers of any artist i have ever listened to.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Iain
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
There was much anticipation around the release of this, mainly among Genesis fans but in the music press generally. The first I heard of it was "Solsbury Hill" on the radio which had us running to the record shop. As another review noted, there is a sense of release on this album, Gabriel can do whatever he wants. The creative genius was unleashed. Some of the experimental stuff is not exactly easy listening and there is a continued desire to stay away from straight 4/4 rhythms. But even if that is not your thing, the quality of some of the songs is simply stunning. That's the composition and the performance. And now years later this CD re-package delivers the lyrics and other details for the collector and to my ears excellent remastering of the originals.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By RS
Format:Audio CD
This work from PG is one of the greatest works of rock of all times.
It's a must have and a reference for all rock music lovers.
It's a must have and a reference for all rock music lovers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic
I thought it time to get the album, used to have it on vinyl, still as good as ever - fantastic
Published 4 months ago by Adamski
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hell of a solo album
Recently purchased this on CD, not having heard it for many years. Wow - what a treat. I'd forgotten just how good this CD is. Read more
Published 15 months ago by M. Eadon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great to hear it again
Replaced an old tape and was delighted to hear how good this sounded all over again. Highly recommended for old and new fans alike.
Published 23 months ago by Alun Harcombe
4.0 out of 5 stars
First solo outing
Peter Gabriel's first album caught everyone by surprise when it was released. His relief at shedding a heavy-soloing prog band is palpable, particularly to anyone who sensed his... Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2010 by D. J. H. Thorn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Gabriel
Moribund the Burgomeister, Waiting for the Big One, Excuse Me... they're my favourites.
Peter Gabriel is second to none and the fact he's still making new music and pulling in... Read more
Peter Gabriel is second to none and the fact he's still making new music and pulling in... Read more
Published on 11 May 2010 by D. Spencer
4.0 out of 5 stars
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`Peter Gabriel' is Gabriel's first solo album after leaving Genesis and although that bands influence is still evident here, you can also hear Gabriel finding his own voice. Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2009 by Spider Monkey
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of his best, odd and beautiful
my favorite line must be: "...and I'm hovering like a fly, waiting for the windshield on the freeway... Read more
Published on 31 July 2008 by Elisabeth Szentkereszty
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great songs - bad production
Lyrically and musically, Gabriel is on excellent form on this, his debut solo effort. Unfortunately, the album is hampered by a muddy mix, with far far too much reverb,... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2007 by John Smith
3.0 out of 5 stars
Early signs of greatness
I was a latecomer to the delights of Peter Gabriel, seduced by "So" and "Us" before working my way back through his catalogue. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2006 by Peter Lee
3.0 out of 5 stars
Some good material wasted
There are good songs on Peter Gabriel's first solo album, but they are almost invariably let down by the awful production. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2006 by J. Drayton
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