New Blood
Peter Gabriel · 2011
77 min · 14 tracks · new wave · pop rock · progressive rock
Orchestral arrangements intertwine with Gabriel's ethereal vocals, creating a hauntingly immersive soundscape.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach, reimagining past hits with lush orchestration. It debuted at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart, reaffirming Gabriel's status as a significant figure in contemporary music.
- Best for
- hauntingly immersive soundscapes dynamic journey with peaks wave-like pacing throughout
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'New Blood' marks Peter Gabriel's return to the studio after a long hiatus following his successful album 'Up' in 2002. This project reinterprets Gabriel's classic tracks with orchestral arrangements, showcasing his enduring influence and artistic evolution over the decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ringo Starr· Elton John· Eric Clapton· Paul McCartney· Bryan Adams· Muse· George Harrison· The Who
- If this clicks, go next to
- Live Blood — Continues the orchestral theme with live performances of the new arrangements.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "The Rhythm of the Heat".
- 1 The Rhythm of the Heat Start here 5:41
- 2 Downside Up 3:52
- 3 San Jacinto 6:59
- 4 Intruder 5:08
- 5 Wallflower 6:26
- 6 In Your Eyes Standout 7:13
- 7 Mercy Street Standout 6:00
- 8 Red Rain 5:16
- 9 Darkness 6:11
- 10 Don’t Give Up 6:40
- 11 Digging in the Dirt 4:58
- 12 The Nest That Sailed the Sky 3:55
- 13 A Quiet Moment 4:48
- 14 Solsbury Hill Standout 4:35
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