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- Summary: Yup... Up's two-letter name signifies that this is indeed a brand-new Peter Gabriel studio recording, his first since 1992's 'Us.' The music goes in a now-typical multi-cultural direction, with input from gospel singers The Blind Boys of Alabama and the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
- Record Label: Universal
- Genre(s): Rock, Alternative
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Top Track
I Grieve | |
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It was only one hour ago It was all so different then Nothing yet has really sunk in Looks like it always did This flesh and bone Is just the way... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 13 out of 16
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Mixed: 3 out of 16
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Negative: 0 out of 16
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Entertainment WeeklyThose who value the emotional nakedness of his best work will find much to treasure here. [27 Sep 2002, p.86]
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Gabriel's greatest achievement is that his technical sophistication actually encourages a fully organic and man-made sound.
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MojoA sometimes disturbing, but often breathtakingly lovely record. [Oct 2002, p.98]
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The first five tracks here are on par with anything you loved about Us.
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For the most part, it's a bleak, deliberate, decidedly mature meditation on death and grief.
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This is an eerie meditation on aging, death and the corruption of popular culture.
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Long one of rock's most innovative artists, Gabriel has never sounded more out of touch.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 22 out of 22
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Mixed: 0 out of 22
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Negative: 0 out of 22
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DonRonSep 30, 2002GREAT
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JohnS.Sep 28, 2002
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MauricioTAug 17, 2006Superb CD!!! I LOVE IT!! It's a masterpiece
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AndrewS.Sep 30, 2002Gets better every time you hear it - a master piece. Buy it today!
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ChristianHarmonyMay 9, 2003Beautiful, breathtaking music. Can't stop listening. Haven't since September, I am obsessed with it.
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IainLSep 7, 2005A seriously good CD for those who're serious about their music. Also recommended, the DVD of the tour (Growinh Up Live).
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MichaelP.Oct 2, 2002Surptisingly moving; sad but not hopeless. Infectious music.
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