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Peter Gabriel

Crossover Prog

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Gallifrey

Listening diary 2nd January, 2022: Peter Gabriel - So (art pop, 1986)

It's a pity that this album has such a run of dud sections, because the best parts of this are amongst the best that pop music has been, ever. The opening pair get most of the talk, quite rightfully, as two sides of the 80's prog pop coin - the emotional synth ballad juxtaposed with the upbeat funk-influenced megahit. But I'll also give strong mention to "Big Time", which I don't think gets as much credit, for its absolutely obnoxious levels of 80s synth cheese, but done with enough hooks to make it work both ironically and unironically.

7.8 (13th listen)

Part of my listening diary from my facebook music blog - www.facebook.com/TheExoskeletalJunction

Gallifrey | 4/5 | 2022-1-3

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