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  • Summary: The former Genesis singer rerecorded some of his songs with a 46-piece orchestra conducted by Ben Foster.

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  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
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  1. Paste Magazine
    Oct 11, 2011
    90
    Nothing feels even remotely stale, and many of these tracks manage to actually improve upon their original counterparts--no small feat, considering the fact that these are some of the finest songs ever written.
  2. Q Magazine
    Dec 15, 2011
    80
    New Blood again finds him working with a full orchestra, this time on selections from his own back catalogue. [Dec. 2011 p. 136]
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  3. Mojo
    Dec 22, 2011
    60
    A collection that will have both fans and floating voters scratching their heads. [Nov 2011, p.101]
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  1. itsthearts
    10
    If you lost touch with and interest in Peter Gabriel since his Big Hit 80s days and were hoping for a big "comeback" to the charts, this isn't for you. However, if you have been a fan of his musical journey since the Genesis days, and wondered what he had in store at his next stop, this is an inspiring production. As much as I love his work, I admit that I haven't gone out of my way to listen to his back catalog despite the many gems. The production work of the PG series of albums have grown tiresome for me after all these years. Maybe they did for Peter, too, because these orchestral versions are totally re-imagined,takes. Bigger, more dimensional, more complex, amazingly alive again.. If you've enjoyed the adventure of the ride with Peter, this is another memorable work! wep4… Expand
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  2. signal
    10
    This is not your typical release where the artist chooses to redo old material with an orchestra in order to meet the demands of a music company. The songs are newly interpreted with an eye at breathing new life into what are a collection of great songs. The arrangements are carefully crafted and executed beautifully and powerfully. I strongly suggest this cd to anyone who has an appreciation for Peter Gabriel's music.… Expand
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