Passion: Music for The Last Temptation of Christ cover

Released 37 years ago this June

Passion: Music for The Last Temptation of Christ

Peter Gabriel · 1989

66 min · 21 tracks · new wave · pop rock · progressive rock

A haunting blend of world music rhythms and ethereal melodies evokes the emotional journey of faith and sacrifice.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Passion: Music for The Last Temptation of Christ' was released in 1989, Peter Gabriel had already established himself as a pioneering solo artist following his departure from Genesis. This album was not only a soundtrack for Martin Scorsese's film but also marked Gabriel's exploration into world music influences after his acclaimed release 'So' in 1986, which had brought him commercial success.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Brian Eno· Kate Bush

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Feeling Begins 3:59
  • 2 Gethsemane 1:25
  • 3 Of These, Hope 3:55
  • 4 Lazarus Raised 1:25
  • 5 Of These, Hope (reprise) 2:44
  • 6 In Doubt 1:32
  • 7 A Different Drum 4:40
  • 8 Zaar 4:53
  • 9 Troubled 2:55
  • 10 Open 3:27
  • 11 Before Night Falls 2:19
  • 12 With This Love 3:39
  • 13 Sandstorm 3:02
  • 14 Stigmata 2:27
  • 15 Passion 7:38
  • 16 With This Love (choir) 3:20
  • 17 Wall of Breath 2:28
  • 18 The Promise of Shadows 2:13
  • 19 Disturbed 3:35
  • 20 It Is Accomplished 2:55
  • 21 Bread and Wine 2:19

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