i/o
Peter Gabriel · 2023
206 min · 36 tracks · new wave
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a rich tapestry of emotional and sonic exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Panopticom (In‐Side mix) Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melodies and thought-provoking themes about surveillance and awareness in modern society.
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Playing for Time (In‐Side mix) — This song brilliantly encapsulates the struggle between urgency and reflection, showcasing Gabriel's lyrical prowess and emotional depth.
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Road to Joy (In‐Side mix) — With its uplifting message and intricate arrangement, this track exemplifies the album's thematic journey toward hope amidst despair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of varied intensity
- wave-like pacing that ebbs
- immersive listening over long stretches
- kaleidoscopic melodies for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Represents Peter Gabriel's return after a long hiatus, showcasing his continued evolution.
- Themes
- surveillance culture· modern existentialism· hope amidst despair
- Career context
- Released on December 1, 2023, 'i/o' marks Peter Gabriel's first studio album in over two decades, following the critically acclaimed 'Up' from 2002. This album showcases his continued evolution as an artist, blending new technologies with his signature experimental sound while reflecting on themes of connection and humanity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Brian Eno· Kate Bush
Tracklist
- 1 Panopticom (In‐Side mix) Start here 5:19
- 2 The Court (In‐Side mix) 4:21
- 3 Playing for Time (In‐Side mix) 6:18
- 4 i/o (In‐Side mix) 3:53
- 5 Four Kinds of Horses (In‐Side mix) 6:47
- 6 Road to Joy (In‐Side mix) 5:24
- 7 So Much (In‐Side mix) 4:52
- 8 Olive Tree (In‐Side mix) 6:01
- 9 Love Can Heal (In‐Side mix) 6:02
- 10 This Is Home (In‐Side mix) 5:04
- 11 And Still (In‐Side mix) 7:44
- 12 Live and Let Live (In‐Side mix) 7:12
- 13 Panopticom (Bright‐Side mix) 5:19
- 14 The Court (Bright‐Side mix) 4:21
- 15 Playing for Time (Bright‐Side mix) 6:18
- 16 i/o (Bright‐Side mix) 3:53
- 17 Four Kinds of Horses (Bright‐Side mix) 6:47
- 18 Road to Joy (Bright‐Side mix) 5:24
- 19 So Much (Bright‐Side mix) 4:52
- 20 Olive Tree (Bright‐Side mix) 6:01
- 21 Love Can Heal (Bright‐Side mix) 6:02
- 22 This Is Home (Bright‐Side mix) 5:04
- 23 And Still (Bright‐Side mix) 7:44
- 24 Live and Let Live (Bright‐Side mix) 7:12
- 25 Panopticom (Dark‐Side mix) 5:19
- 26 The Court (Dark‐Side mix) 4:21
- 27 Playing for Time (Dark‐Side mix) 6:18
- 28 i/o (Dark‐Side mix) 3:53
- 29 Four Kinds of Horses (Dark‐Side mix) 6:47
- 30 Road to Joy (Dark‐Side mix) 5:24
- 31 So Much (Dark‐Side mix) 4:52
- 32 Olive Tree (Dark‐Side mix) 6:01
- 33 Love Can Heal (Dark‐Side mix) 6:02
- 34 This Is Home (Dark‐Side mix) 5:04
- 35 And Still (Dark‐Side mix) 7:44
- 36 Live and Let Live (Dark‐Side mix) 7:12
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