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Rating: In 1981, "Face Value" was released, the solo debut of Phil Collins, an album that heralded the stylistic changes of the whimsical Genesis drummer, which would bring many disappointments to 70s fans, but an enormous commercial success both for the band and for Phil.
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. The piece is very beautiful in my opinion, although there are too many overdubs that unnecessarily weigh it down, exaggerating its atmosphere. "Face Value" continues between excellent tracks and terrible slip-ups; among the most beautiful pieces is certainly "Behind the Lines", which is not by chance originally present in "Duke"; the best track on the album is surely "If Leaving Me Is Easy", a poignant ballad with Clapton as the guest of honor on guitar, which, to be honest, you don't hear much. The piece is fundamentally driven by Collins' voice and a poignant saxophone. Another standout track is the cover of "Tomorrow Never Knows" by the Beatles, very faithful to the original; "I Missed Again" has a good groove but remains quite harmless. An unbearable song is "Droned", a mishmash of poorly assorted ideas in a kind of samba-pop-ethnic mix that is truly useless, with whiny choirs that annoy the listener even more. Another terrible slip-up Phil encounters with "You Know What I Mean", a banal, ugly, and filler ballad. The rest of the CD is irrelevant, neither bad nor good, slides into the ears without leaving a mark.
Phil Collins destroyed Genesis, it's true, but tell me which band hasn't had changes or hasn't died out over time. In my opinion, this album is worth listening to even just to understand the transition that led to the stylistic shift of a genius artist and, one might say, a bit sold out to the god of money. All in all, it remains a good pop album with all the above-mentioned limitations, yet I would pay for modern pop to resemble this and not be the crap that is being served to us.
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
01 In the Air Tonight (05:35)
CHORUS
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment, for all my life, oh lord
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord
Well, if you told me you were drowning
I would not lend a hand
I've seen your face before my friend
But I don't know if you know who I am
Well, I was there and I saw what you did
I saw it with my own two eyes
So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been
It's all been a pack of lies
CHORUS
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord
I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord
And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord, oh lord
Well I remember, I remember don't worry
How could I ever forget
it's the first time, the last time we ever met
But I know the reason why you keep your silence up
no you don't fool me
The hurt doesn't show; but the pain still grows
It's no stranger to you or me
CHORUS
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord ,oh lord
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord ,oh lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord, oh lord
I can fell it in the air tonight, oh lord
03 Behind the Lines (03:55)
I held the book so tightly in my hands,
I saw your picture, heard you call my name
It was strange I could not look away
I had to be there, I wanted to go
You gave me no reason
you gave me no warning
But I was with you,
by your side
Give me the strength, so I can help you
And I can be strong now, they don't frighten me
It's written in the book
The sun is hotter than before
But inside it's cold, I wonder why
But if the fire within your heart can beat the storm
Well I believe we can make it right
It's time now
to show our feelings
Looking through you
your heart's empty
Whatever happened to you, you can't change it,
Nowhere to run to, please, oh please don't let me down
But wait a minute I don't understand
it's getting stronger, hold my hand
Don't want to leave you I don't want to go
But I'm a' losing all control
Can't you see me I'm slipping away
I can only stay if you've the will to keep me here
Oh Lord
It's written in the book
I held the book so tightly in my hands
Saw your picture, heard you call my name
Oh, and even though we never, never touched
I keep waiting for you just the same
La la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la...
04 The Roof Is Leaking (03:17)
The roof is leaking and the wind is howling
Kids are crying 'cos the sheets are so cold
I woke this morning found my hands were frozen
I've tried to fix the fire, but you know the damn thing's too old
It's been months now, since we heard from our Mary,
I wonder if she ever made the coast
She and her young man, they both moved out there
But I sure hope they write, just to let us know
And me, I'm getting stronger by the minute
My wife's expecting, but I hope she can wait
'Cos this winter looks like it's gonna be another bad one
But Spring'll soon be here,
Oh God I hope it's not late
Ma and Pa lived here, and theirs before them
Tried their hardest to make it a home
Seems so long now since they passed over
Hope my children'll try to make it their own
The roof is leaking and the wind is howling
Kids are crying, 'cos the sheets are so cold
I woke this morning found my hands were frozen
I've tried to fix the fire, but you know the damn thing's too old
And me, I'm getting stronger by the minute
My wife's expecting, but I hope she can wait
'Cos this winter looks like it's gonna be another bad one
But Spring'll soon be here,
Oh God I hope it's not late
07 I Missed Again (03:46)
So you finally came right out and said it girl
What took you so long
It was in your eyes, that look's been there for too long
I'm waiting in line
Would you say if I was wasting my time
Or did I miss again
I think I missed again oh
I think about it from time to time
When I'm lonely and on my own
I try to forget and yet, still rush to the telephone
I'm waiting in line
Would you say if I was wasting my time
Or did I miss again
I think I missed again oh
Or did I miss again
I think I missed again oh
Well it feels like something you want so bad
Then you think you've got it, but it's something you already had
You can feel it all around you, but it's something you just can't touch
And I feel it coming at me
I can feel it coming at me
Or did I miss again
I think I missed again oh
Or did I miss again
I think I missed again
I'm waiting in line, but would you say if I was wasting my time
Or did I miss again...
09 Thunder and Lightning (04:14)
'''PHIL COLLINS LYRICS'''
"Thunder And Lightening"
I never thought I'd ever get tired of playing games
But I've been holding back for too long
Now the time has come i'm gonna get it right
Now's the time to show them all that they're wrong
'Cos they said thunder and they said lightning
It would never strike twice
Oh but if that's true, why can't you tell me
How come this feels so nice, Oh it feels alright
I Never ever did believe in guiding lights
'Cos what you didn't hold, slipped away
Oh but there's a feeling deep down in my shoe
'Cos things look like they're going my way
'Cos they say thunder and they say lightning
It would never strike twice
Oh but if that's true, why can't you tell me
How come this feels so nice, Oh it feels alright
I never ever did believe in a second chance
You get, just one crack of the whip, that's all
But if you played the game, you got treated right
Oh but I'm not playing the game, no more
'Cos they say thunder and they say lightning
It would never strike twice
Oh but if that's true, why can't you tell me
How come this feels so nice, Oh it feels alright
10 I'm Not Moving (02:35)
If you feel it do it,
You don't need a reason
For all you know it could be good for you
To show your feelings
Don't just leave them
Do the things you believe in, it's alright
Don't worry turn around, I will still be here
I'm not moving...no really
You just try and push me out
No, I'm not moving...no really
No, I'm not going anywhere tonight
If you think it, say it
'Cos no-one will stop you
Don't keep quiet, just 'cos you think you ought to
Feel free to shout it loud, speak your mind, spit it out
'Cos I'm not moving...no really
You just try and push me out
No I'm not moving I can sit it out
No really, there's no hurry
So don't worry turn around, I will still be here
If it hurts don't do it
'Cos no-one can take you make you drink
And no-one can tell you what you think
Remember if your spirit starts to sink
Don't worry turn around, I will still be here
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