Buster cover

Buster

Phil Collins · 1988

43 min · 17 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · progressive rock

A vibrant collection of pop and rock tunes that balances upbeat melodies with heartfelt lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • upbeat melodies for joyful moments
  • interludes for casual listening
  • catchy tracks for sing-alongs
  • heartfelt tunes for reflective moods
  • varied tempo keeps engagement high

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • dislike interludes and transitions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1988, 'Buster' served as the soundtrack for the film of the same name and came during Phil Collins' commercial peak, following his highly successful album 'No Jacket Required' in 1985. At this point in his career, Collins was firmly established as a solo artist after previously gaining fame as the drummer and lead vocalist for Genesis.
Stylistic neighbors
Peter Gabriel· Genesis· Steely Dan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Two Hearts 3:23
  • 2 Gardening by the Book (incidental link) 0:25
  • 3 Just One Look 2:28
  • 4 … And I Love Her (incidental link) 1:30
  • 5 Big Noise 3:54
  • 6 The Robbery 7:31
  • 7 I Got You Babe 3:09
  • 8 Keep On Running 2:44
  • 9 Alone in Acapulco (incidental link) 0:15
  • 10 Loco in Acapulco 4:11
  • 11 How Do You Do It? 1:53
  • 12 Thoughts of Home (incidental link) 0:33
  • 13 I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself 3:02
  • 14 The Good Life (incidental link) 1:02
  • 15 Sweets for My Sweet 2:28
  • 16 Will You Still Be Waiting 1:54
  • 17 Groovy Kind of Love 3:30

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