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Live Blood

Peter Gabriel · 2012

141 min · 22 tracks · new wave · pop rock · progressive rock

A powerful orchestral reimagining of classic tracks, blending art rock with emotive live performance energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • cathartic orchestral climaxes
  • immersive live performance energy
  • late-night emotional exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, upbeat tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Live Blood' was released in 2012, Peter Gabriel was in a period of revisiting his extensive catalog, following his 2002 album 'Up'. This live album features orchestral arrangements of his iconic songs, showcasing his evolution as an artist and the depth of his songwriting over decades.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Brian Eno· Kate Bush

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Intruder 6:05
  • 2 Wallflower 7:25
  • 3 The Boy in the Bubble 4:33
  • 4 Après moi 5:26
  • 5 The Drop 2:48
  • 6 Washing of the Water 4:21
  • 7 The Book of Love 3:55
  • 8 Darkness 6:33
  • 9 The Power of the Heart 6:40
  • 10 Biko 6:52
  • 11 San Jacinto 7:47

Disc 2

  • 1 Digging in the Dirt 6:09
  • 2 Signal to Noise 8:48
  • 3 Downside Up 6:27
  • 4 Mercy Street 6:48
  • 5 The Rhythm of the Heat 6:55
  • 6 Blood of Eden 6:37
  • 7 Red Rain 7:05
  • 8 Solsbury Hill 6:21
  • 9 In Your Eyes 8:30
  • 10 Don’t Give Up 8:30
  • 11 The Nest That Sailed the Sky 6:42

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