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Back to Front: Live in London

Peter Gabriel · 2014

135 min · 21 tracks · new wave · pop rock · progressive rock

A vibrant blend of Peter Gabriel's eclectic influences, merging art rock and worldbeat into a captivating live experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • wave-like emotional ebb and flow
  • long tracks for deep immersion
  • engaging storytelling through music
  • cathartic moments of release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2014, Peter Gabriel was in a reflective phase of his career, having spent decades as a pioneering artist since his debut with Genesis in the late 1960s. 'Back to Front: Live in London' marked a significant moment as it celebrated the 25th anniversary of his acclaimed album 'So', showcasing both classic hits and deeper cuts from his extensive catalog.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Brian Eno· Kate Bush

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Daddy Long Legs 9:21
  • 2 Come Talk to Me 5:24
  • 3 Shock the Monkey 4:55
  • 4 Family Snapshot 4:48
  • 5 Digging in the Dirt 6:47
  • 6 Secret World 8:24
  • 7 The Family and the Fishing Net 7:27
  • 8 No Self Control 5:43
  • 9 Solsbury Hill 5:03
  • 10 Show Yourself 4:25
  • 11 Red Rain 5:54
  • 12 Sledgehammer 6:17
  • 13 Don’t Give Up 7:40
  • 14 That Voice Again 4:37
  • 15 Mercy Street 6:35
  • 16 Big Time 4:52
  • 17 We Do What We’re Told (Milgram’s 37) 4:49
  • 18 This Is the Picture (Excellent Birds) 4:10
  • 19 In Your Eyes 12:54
  • 20 The Tower That Ate People 5:13
  • 21 Biko 10:27

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata