New Blood
by Peter Gabriel
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. itsthearts
    Oct 11, 2011
    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 toIf 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
  2. signal
    Oct 20, 2011
    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    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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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Mojo
    Dec 22, 2011
    60
    A collection that will have both fans and floating voters scratching their heads. [Nov 2011, p.101]
  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]
  3. Prefix Magazine
    Oct 25, 2011
    70
    Sure, the albums is filled with grand, sweeping sonic statements, but they seem to come from a place in extremely close proximity to the art-rock icon's heart. That's why it works.
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