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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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