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THE REVIEW
If you don't know who Peter Gabriel is, if you've never listened to him either with Genesis or as a solo artist in his World Music project, if you've never had anything to do with him at all, then I'm sorry for you but stay away from this record.
"Up" is a difficult product, it's mature music from a mature artist, not aimed at pimply teenagers who get excited with pumped decibels and Rage Against the Machine songs (which I quite like, anyway). But if you know Gabriel, if you've been weaned on "So" and his other previous works, if you're not afraid to admit that music is not just instinct and madness but also class and temperament, then you should not hesitate to buy this record.
You will be captivated by Peter's sober elegance, by his lucid sonic innovation. Moreover, which is never a bad thing, the songs are “beautiful”: it’s not just the fact that it's elite music, cultured and refined that intrigues, but it's precisely the fact that the songs are very enjoyable (not easy but listenable) that makes it a great work.
Not for everyone.
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Peter Gabriel's UP is a sophisticated and mature album best appreciated by longtime fans familiar with his previous works like So and Genesis. The record features sober elegance, sonic innovation, and beautifully crafted songs. It is not music aimed at casual listeners or those seeking high-energy rock, but rather for those who value class, temperament, and refined compositions. The review encourages committed listeners to embrace this complex yet captivating experience.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Peter Gabriel
English singer-songwriter and former Genesis frontman who launched a solo career in the 1970s. Known for fusing rock, world music and electronic production; founder of Real World and co-founder of WOMAD; notable for landmark albums and film soundtracks.46 Reviews
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