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Peter Gabriel 1 - Car

Peter Gabriel

The first of three solo albums by the ex-Genesis singer, all to be officially released as only "Peter Gabriel". In time, the three would take on "also-known-as" nicknames based on the front-cover artwork of each. This volume is usually referred to as Peter Gabriel (I, Car).

In 1977 there was much anticipation for the first solo effort from the flamboyant Gabriel. Three years had passed since his swan song with Genesis. He had certainly exited on a high note indeed with The "Lamb Lies Down on Broadway". While fans shouldn't have worried about the survival of Genesis without their original lead singer, neither would they be disappointed in his solo debut. Produced by Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper), he addressed the split with his band mates in the allegoric hit "Solsbury Hill", while retaining the art-rock sensibilities he had pioneered. The balance of the album, transferred from the artist's personal original master tapes, includes other concert favorites, such as Moribund The Burgermeister, Modern Love, Excuse Me, Humdrum, Slowburn, Waiting For the Big One, Down The Dolce Vita (featuring the London Symphony Orchestra) and Here Comes The Flood.

  • imageAdd To Basketmore info£11.31Peter Gabriel 1 - Car - Remastered - CD

    This is the new Remastered and repackaged version.The CD features the classic "Solsbury Hill". The record features the guitar work of Robert Fripp, with Tony Levin playing Tuba, leading the Barbershop Quartet, as well as filling his more usual bass role. Peter is featured on vocals, keyboard, flute and recorder.

    For more information about the remastering project see the remasters information in Remasters

    playMoribund The BurgermeisterPeter Gabriel
    playSolsbury HillPeter Gabriel
    playModern LovePeter Gabriel
    playExcuse MePeter Gabriel
    playHumdrumPeter Gabriel
    playSlowburnPeter Gabriel
    playWaiting For The Big OnePeter Gabriel
    playDown The Dolce VitaPeter Gabriel
    playHere Comes The FloodPeter Gabriel
  • imageAdd To Basketmore info£8.50Peter Gabriel 1 - Car - Japanese Slipcase Edition - CD

    Japanese Slipcase Edition

  • imageAdd To Basketmore info£20.64Peter Gabriel 1 - Car - Vinyl Edition - vinyl

    200 gram LP.