Phil Collins – Face Value

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Artist: Phil Collins

Title: Face Value

Year: 1981

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Tracklist

  • 1. In The Air Tonight - 2015 Remastered (5:36)
  • 2. This Must Be Love - 2015 Remastered (3:56)
  • 3. Behind The Lines - 2015 Remastered (3:55)
  • 4. The Roof Is Leaking - 2015 Remastered (3:16)
  • 5. Droned - 2015 Remastered (2:49)
  • 6. Hand In Hand - 2015 Remastered (5:22)
  • 7. I Missed Again - 2015 Remastered (3:46)
  • 8. You Know What I Mean - 2015 Remastered (2:33)
  • 9. Thunder And Lightning - 2015 Remastered (4:13)
  • 10. I'm Not Moving - 2015 Remastered (2:35)
  • 11. If Leaving Me Is Easy - 2015 Remastered (4:55)
  • 12. Tomorrow Never Knows - 2015 Remastered (4:52)
  • 1. Misunderstanding - Live (4:42)
  • 2. If Leaving Me Is Easy - Live (7:23)
  • 3. In The Air Tonight - Live (7:51)
  • 4. Behind The Lines - Live (3:39)
  • 5. The Roof Is Leaking - Demo (3:12)
  • 6. Hand In Hand - Live (9:47)
  • 7. I Missed Again - Live (4:22)
  • 8. ...And So To F (Live) - 2015 Remastered (6:22)
  • 9. This Must Be Love - Demo (3:44)
  • 10. Please Don't Ask - Demo (4:01)
  • 11. Misunderstanding - Demo (2:53)
  • 12. Against All Odds - Demo (2:58)

Review

"Face Value," Phil Collins' first solo venture, hit the scene in 1981 and made quite a splash. This album is a real testament to Collins' musical chops, blending his personal experiences with some seriously innovative sounds. It's like he took all the emotions from his recent divorce and poured them into a musical blender, creating a mix that's both introspective and musically diverse.

The production on this record is something else. Collins teamed up with Hugh Padgham to craft a sound that's simple yet effective, drawing inspiration from Weather Report's melodies and black music. They weren't afraid to experiment, either. The use of drum programming was a bold move for a guy known for his live drumming skills, but it adds a unique flavor to the tracks. And let's not forget the Indian-styled violins played by L. Shankar - talk about adding some spice to the mix!

Of course, we can't talk about "Face Value" without mentioning "In the Air Tonight." That atmospheric drum arrangement and gated reverb? Pure magic. But the album's got plenty of other gems too, like "This Must Be Love" and "Behind the Lines." Collins really shows off his storytelling skills here, weaving compelling narratives throughout the album. And with contributions from the Phenix Horns, Alphonso Johnson, and even Eric Clapton, it's no wonder this album shot to No. 1 in the UK and No. 7 in the US. It's a classic for a reason, folks. - Karl

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