Hit
Peter Gabriel · 2003
150 min · 29 tracks · new wave · pop rock · progressive rock
A vibrant collection of hits blending art rock with pop sensibilities and socially conscious lyrics.
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 want
- prefer instant gratification
- seek standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Hit' was released in 2003, Peter Gabriel had already established himself as a pioneering artist with a successful solo career following his departure from Genesis. This compilation came after the release of his sixth studio album, 'Up' (2002), which showcased his artistic evolution and exploration of complex themes. 'Hit' serves as a retrospective, celebrating his diverse catalog while appealing to both new listeners and longtime fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Brian Eno· Kate Bush
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Solsbury Hill 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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