Flotsam and Jetsam
Peter Gabriel · 2019
356 min · 62 tracks · new wave · pop rock · progressive rock
An eclectic tapestry of remixes and live performances that showcase Gabriel's innovative artistry and emotional depth.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied peaks immersive remixes for deep listening reflective moments in live tracks
- Context
- Released in 2019, 'Flotsam and Jetsam' marks Peter Gabriel's return to the music scene after a lengthy hiatus since 2011's 'New Blood.' This compilation features a diverse collection of remixed tracks and live recordings, illustrating Gabriel's evolution as an artist over decades while celebrating his past successes. It comes at a time when he is reflecting on his influential career and legacy in the music industry.
- If you like
- new wave, pop rock, progressive rock
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Flotsam and Jetsam is an album by Peter Gabriel, released in 2019. An eclectic tapestry of remixes and live performances that showcase Gabriel's innovative artistry and emotional depth. 'Flotsam and Jetsam' has been noted for its unique approach to remixing classic tracks, which allows new listeners to experience Gabriel's work in a fresh context. The album includes notable live versions and remixes that shed light on Gabriel's impact on genres such as art rock and worldbeat, further solidifying his position as a pioneering figure in modern music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Flotsam and Jetsam sound like?
An eclectic tapestry of remixes and live performances that showcase Gabriel's innovative artistry and emotional depth. Rooted in new wave and pop rock. Start with "Strawberry Fields Forever".
Is Flotsam and Jetsam a good place to start with Peter Gabriel?
Yes, Flotsam and Jetsam is recommended as a starting point for new Peter Gabriel listeners. An eclectic tapestry of remixes and live performances that showcase Gabriel's innovative artistry and emotional depth. Released in 2019, 'Flotsam and Jetsam' marks Peter Gabriel's return to the music scene after a lengthy hiatus since 2011's 'New Blood.' This compilation features a diverse collection of remixed tracks and live recordings, illustrating Gabriel's evolution as an artist over decades while celebrating his past successes. It comes at a time when he is reflecting on his influential career and legacy in the music industry.
Who is Flotsam and Jetsam for?
Flotsam and Jetsam works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied peaks, immersive remixes for deep listening and reflective moments in live tracks.
How many songs are on Flotsam and Jetsam?
Flotsam and Jetsam has 62 tracks, running approximately 356 minutes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with Strawberry Fields Forever.
Disc 1
- 1 Strawberry Fields Forever Start here 2:33
- 2 Slowburn (extended version) 5:16
- 3 Perspective (single version) 5:07
- 4 D.I.Y. (re‐recorded single version) 2:53
- 5 Teddy Bear 2:17
- 6 Mother of Violence (single mix) 3:15
- 7 Solsbury Hill (live at the Bottom Line) Standout 5:11
- 8 I Don’t Remember (alternate version) 3:26
- 9 Biko (remixed version) Standout 9:00
- 10 Shosholoza 5:19
- 11 Jetzt kommt die Flut 4:58
- 12 Soft Dog 4:14
- 13 Shock the Monkey (instrumental) Standout 5:51
- 14 Across the River 7:02
- 15 Kiss of Life (live) 5:12
- 16 I Don’t Remember (live single version) 4:56
Disc 2
- 1 I Have the Touch (85 remix) 5:11
- 2 Sledgehammer (dance mix) 7:28
- 3 Sledgehammer (extended) 5:38
- 4 Don’t Break This Rhythm (full version) 6:09
- 5 In Your Eyes (single mix) 6:20
- 6 In Your Eyes (special remix) 7:18
- 7 Big Time (extended version) 6:14
- 8 Curtains 3:29
- 9 Ga Ga (‘I Go Swimming’ instrumental) 4:33
- 10 Walk Through the Fire (single mix) 3:34
- 11 Biko (live) 6:31
- 12 Digging in the Dirt (Raw Stylus mix) 7:23
- 13 Digging in the Dirt (instrumental) 5:12
- 14 Quiet Steam 6:27
- 15 Bashi‐Bazouk 4:48
- 16 Games Without Frontiers (Massive/Db mix) 5:20
- 17 Steam (Oh, Oh, Let Off Steam mix) 6:43
- 18 Steam (Oh, Oh, Let Off Steam mix dub) 5:47
- 19 Mercy Street (William Orbit mix) 7:56
- 20 Blood of Eden (special mix for Wim Wenders Until the End of the World) 6:43
- 21 Digging in the Dirt (Rich E mix) 7:28
- 22 Kiss That Frog (Mindblender mix) 6:46
- 23 Shaking the Tree (Bottrill remix) 5:54
Disc 3
- 1 Summertime 3:49
- 2 Suzanne 5:13
- 3 I Have the Touch (remix) 5:30
- 4 In the Sun 6:44
- 5 Shaking the Tree 97 (Jungle version) 5:38
- 6 I Grieve (City of Angels version) 8:12
- 7 The Tower That Ate People (Red Planet remix) 6:28
- 8 Animal Nation 7:22
- 9 Signal to Noise (Gangs of New York version) 7:39
- 10 More Than This (The Polyphonic Spree mix) 5:08
- 11 More Than This (Elbow mix) 5:05
- 12 My Head Sounds Like That (Röyksopp remix) 8:24
- 13 Sky Blue (Martyn Bennett remix) 5:19
- 14 Growing Up (Trent Reznor remix) 6:31
- 15 Growing Up (Stabilizer remix) 4:51
- 16 Growing Up (Tricky instrumental mix) 1:32
- 17 Darkness (Engelspost remix) 14:09
- 18 Curtains (Broad mix) 5:59
- 19 Father, Son (Daniel Lanois & Richard Chappell mix) 4:39
- 20 Courage 4:36
- 21 Courage (The Hexadecimal mix) 5:26
- 22 I’m Amazing 7:28
- 23 The Veil 5:51
Release Date
September 13, 2019
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
356 min 55 sec
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