Hit
Peter Gabriel · 2003
150 min · 29 tracks · new wave
A dynamic compilation that captures Peter Gabriel's eclectic fusion of art rock, worldbeat rhythms, and introspective lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Solsbury Hill Start here — This track marks Gabriel's solo debut after leaving Genesis, encapsulating themes of liberation and personal growth with an infectious melody.
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Sledgehammer — The iconic track features groundbreaking music video visuals alongside its funky rhythms and powerful lyrics about desire and transformation.
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Biko — A poignant tribute to anti-apartheid activist Stephen Biko, this song combines emotional weight with a powerful message of social justice and remembrance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- engaging sing-along moments
- reflective storytelling arcs
- energetic bursts of nostalgia
- thought-provoking lyrical themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A comprehensive overview of Gabriel's career, ideal for new listeners.
- Themes
- Solsbury Hill liberation· Stephen Biko tribute· desire and transformation
- Career context
- Released in 2003, 'Hit' is a retrospective collection that showcases Peter Gabriel's evolution from his early days with Genesis to his solo career. By this point, Gabriel had already established himself as a pioneering artist with hits like 'Sledgehammer' and 'In Your Eyes', making this album a significant summary of his impactful journey in music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Brian Eno· Kate Bush
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Solsbury Hill Start here 4:23
- 2 Shock the Monkey 3:59
- 3 Sledgehammer 4:51
- 4 Don’t Give Up 5:55
- 5 Games Without Frontiers 3:57
- 6 Big Time 4:28
- 7 Burn You Up, Burn You Down 5:26
- 8 Growing Up (Tom Lord‐Alge mix) 4:48
- 9 Digging in the Dirt 5:15
- 10 Blood of Eden (radio edit) 5:06
- 11 More Than This (radio edit) 4:33
- 12 Biko 6:58
- 13 Steam (radio edit) 6:02
- 14 Red Rain 5:39
- 15 Here Comes the Flood 4:32
Disc 2
- 1 San Jacinto 6:31
- 2 I Don’t Remember 4:42
- 3 The Rhythm of the Heat 5:19
- 4 Love to Be Loved 5:17
- 5 I Grieve 7:25
- 6 Family Snapshot 4:29
- 7 In Your Eyes 5:29
- 8 The Drop 3:04
- 9 The Tower That Ate People (Steve Osborne mix) 4:04
- 10 Lovetown 5:21
- 11 Father, Son 4:55
- 12 Signal to Noise 7:33
- 13 Downside Up (live) 5:33
- 14 Cloudless 4:48
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Heathen
David Bowie
Both explore themes of transformation and feature eclectic arrangements blending rock and world influences.
Dust
Peter Murphy
Shares a similar introspective lyricism and fusion of art rock with worldbeat elements.
Remain in Light
Talking Heads
Combines art rock with global rhythms, reflecting on liberation and existential themes.
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