Peter Gabriel Archives • INGO VOGELMANN https://ingovogelmann.net/tag/peter-gabriel/ Composer • Producer • Audio Engineer Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:19:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://ingovogelmann.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-iv_icon_2023.png Peter Gabriel Archives • INGO VOGELMANN https://ingovogelmann.net/tag/peter-gabriel/ 32 32 120855996 Peter Gabriel’s “i/o” Album Review: He’s Back, Better Than Ever Before https://ingovogelmann.net/2024/01/12/peter-gabriels-i-o-album-review-hes-back-better-than-ever-before/ https://ingovogelmann.net/2024/01/12/peter-gabriels-i-o-album-review-hes-back-better-than-ever-before/#respond Fri, 12 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000 https://ingovogelmann.net/?p=29637 Peter Gabriel’s latest album “i/o” stands not only as a testament to his enduring creativity but also as a potential crowning achievement in a career already brimming with groundbreaking work. Gabriel, a legend in the music industry, has been known for his innovative approach to music, particularly through the 80s and 90s, and “i/o” might very well be considered his best work to date. The Legacy of Peter Gabriel Gabriel’s influence on the music world has been profound and multifaceted. Rising to fame with Genesis in the 1970s, he quickly established himself as a visionary artist. His departure from Genesis and subsequent solo career in the 1980s and 90s saw him breaking new ground, particularly with albums like “So” and “Us.” These works were not just commercially successful; they were also artistically daring, blending world music with electronic and art-rock elements, and they solidified his reputation as an innovative and fearless artist. Groundbreaking Work in the 80s and 90s During the 80s and 90s, Gabriel was at the forefront of the world music movement, integrating sounds and rhythms from various cultures into his music. His use of innovative recording techniques and embrace of new technologies set him apart. Albums like “So” (1986), with its hit “Sledgehammer,” showcased his ability to merge artistic depth with mainstream appeal, featuring groundbreaking music videos that revolutionized the medium. “i/o”: A Culmination of Artistic Evolution Now, with “i/o,” Gabriel seems to have distilled his decades of musical exploration into a singularly impressive work. The album encapsulates his signature sound while pushing into new territories. The dual “Bright-Side” and “Dark-Side” mixes are a clear indication of his continued innovation, offering listeners two distinct ways to experience…

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