I Wish It Would Rain Down
Phil Collins · 1990
9 min · 2 tracks · jazz fusion
A soulful blend of emotive melodies and polished production, driven by heartfelt lyrics and Collins' signature vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Wish It Would Rain Down — This title track exemplifies Collins' knack for combining emotional vulnerability with rich instrumentation, making it one of his most memorable ballads.
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Homeless (Another Day in Paradise demo) — As a demo for another hit, this track reveals the early stages of Collins' exploration of social issues, laying the groundwork for his subsequent work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single combines emotive melodies with polished production, but its brief length limits overall cohesion.
What we noticed
- The main track features a slow tempo with a prominent piano line that sets a reflective mood throughout.
- Collins' vocal delivery is layered with background harmonies, creating a rich texture that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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4/10
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single marked a significant transition in Collins' sound and solidified his popularity.
- Moods
- Melancholy· Introspective
- Career context
- Released in 1990, I Wish It Would Rain Down marked a significant moment in Phil Collins' career as he transitioned from his solo pop success to a more introspective sound. This single came shortly before his album ...But Seriously, which tackled social issues and showcased his evolution as a songwriter following the commercial peak of No Jacket Required.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Gabriel· Genesis· Steely Dan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Wish It Would Rain Down 5:19
- 2 Homeless (Another Day in Paradise demo) 4:10
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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