Phil Collins (born Philip David Charles Collins in 1951) is an English drummer, singer, songwriter and actor, best known for his work as the drummer and later lead vocalist of Genesis and for a successful solo career that produced internationally known pop hits.

Solo debut Face Value (1981) contains "In The Air Tonight"; Collins was a member of Genesis; he is widely regarded as an influential drummer; Eric Clapton guested on tracks cited in reviews; reviewers note Collins played all instruments on Both Sides; hits like "Another Day in Paradise", "Sussudio" and "One More Night" are frequently mentioned.

DeBaser reviews present a mixed but generally appreciative view of Phil Collins's solo work. Reviewers highlight breakthrough hits like "In The Air Tonight", Collins's drumming and occasional lyrical depth. Some albums are praised as masterpieces while others are called overproduced or filler. Recommended entry points and key albums are noted below.

For:Fans of 1980s pop/rock, Genesis listeners, drumming enthusiasts and readers who like candid album criticism.

 The work opens with "In The Air Tonight", a song that had an immense impact on audiences worldwide and made Collins a pop star, which probably led him to continue his solo career alongside Genesis.

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 This album has definitively cemented the solo career of one of the world’s best drummers.

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 Collins played all the instruments.

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 The album, from its title, aims to be unpretentious, a work where no "jacket is required" from the listener.

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