Released 10 years ago
Hello, I Must Be Going! (Deluxe Edition)
Phil Collins · 2016
45 min · 10 tracks · jazz fusion
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends upbeat and introspective tracks but lacks a strong cohesive arc.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to slower ballads.
- Several tracks incorporate prominent horn sections, adding a jazz fusion element that contrasts with Collins' pop sensibilities.
- The arrangement often includes layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Don’t Care Anymore 5:05
- 2 I Cannot Believe It’s True 5:17
- 3 Like China 5:09
- 4 Do You Know, Do You Care? 4:59
- 5 You Can’t Hurry Love 2:56
- 6 It Don’t Matter to Me 4:18
- 7 Thru These Walls 5:06
- 8 Don’t Let Him Steal Your Heart Away 4:46
- 9 The West Side 5:03
- 10 Why Can’t It Wait ’Til Morning 3:03
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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