Plays Well with Others

Phil Collins · 2018

285 min · 59 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · progressive rock

A vibrant tapestry of collaborations blending funk rock grooves with heartfelt pop melodies and jazz-inflected rhythms.

Spotify Apple Music YouTube Music

YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Why this album works

Best for: dynamic journey with peaks collaborative spirit and warmth for long drives
Context: By 2018, Phil Collins had transitioned into a reflective stage of his career, returning to the public eye after a lengthy hiatus marked by health issues. 'Plays Well with Others' serves as a retrospective collection of his collaborative works, showcasing his influence across decades while re-establishing himself in the music scene following his 2010 album 'Going Back'.
If you like: jazz fusion, pop rock, progressive rock

Plays Well with Others is an album by Phil Collins, released in 2018. A vibrant tapestry of collaborations blending funk rock grooves with heartfelt pop melodies and jazz-inflected rhythms. This album is significant for its comprehensive anthology of Collins' collaborations, featuring tracks that span genres and decades. It highlights not only his versatility but also his impact on other artists, having contributed to numerous chart-topping hits and classic songs throughout his career. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Plays Well with Others sound like?

A vibrant tapestry of collaborations blending funk rock grooves with heartfelt pop melodies and jazz-inflected rhythms. Rooted in jazz fusion and pop rock.

What makes Plays Well with Others by Phil Collins notable?

This album is significant for its comprehensive anthology of Collins' collaborations, featuring tracks that span genres and decades. It highlights not only his versatility but also his impact on other artists, having contributed to numerous chart-topping hits and classic songs throughout his career. By 2018, Phil Collins had transitioned into a reflective stage of his career, returning to the public eye after a lengthy hiatus marked by health issues. 'Plays Well with Others' serves as a retrospective collection of his collaborative works, showcasing his influence across decades while re-establishing himself in the music scene following his 2010 album 'Going Back'.

Who is Plays Well with Others for?

Plays Well with Others works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, collaborative spirit and warmth and for long drives.

How many songs are on Plays Well with Others?

Plays Well with Others has 59 tracks, running approximately 285 minutes.

Tracklist

59 tracks·285:49

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

Disc 1

1 Guide Me Orion 3:18
2 Knights (reprise) 2:14
3 Don’t You Feel It 4:14
4 I Can’t Remember, But Yes Standout 3:07
5 Over Fire Island 1:51
6 Savannah Woman 2:46
7 Pablo Picasso 3:23
8 Nuclear Burn 6:22
9 No One Receiving 3:50
10 Home 4:22
11 M386 2:50
12 …And so to F… 6:22
13 North Star 3:08
14 Sweet Little Mystery 5:26
15 Intruder 4:54
16 I Know There’s Something Going On 5:29
17 Pledge Pin 4:02
18 Lead Me to the Water 4:23

Disc 2

1 In the Mood 5:22
2 Island Dreamer 4:04
3 Puss ’n Boots 4:02
4 Walking on the Chinese Wall 5:08
5 Do They Know It’s Christmas? Standout 3:51
6 Just Like a Prisoner 5:30
7 Because of You 4:32
8 Watching the World 4:44
9 No One Is to Blame 4:14
10 If Leaving Me Is Easy 6:32
11 Angry 3:37
12 Loco in Acapulco 4:12
13 Walking on Air 3:27
14 Hall Light 4:50
15 Woman in Chains 6:30
16 Burn Down the Mission 6:13

Disc 3

1 No Son of Mine 6:39
2 Could’ve Been Me 3:55
3 Hero 4:40
4 Ways to Cry 4:43
5 I’ve Been Trying 5:02
6 Do Nothin’ ’till You Hear from Me 3:58
7 Why Can’t It Wait ’till Morning 5:18
8 Suzanne 3:53
9 Looking for an Angel 4:13
10 Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight / The End 5:39
11 In the Air Tonite (Boogieman’s album version] 4:21
12 Welcome 3:36
13 Can’t Turn Back the Years 4:20

Disc 4

1 In the Air Tonight (live at the Secret Policeman’s Other Ball) 5:05
2 While My Guitar Gently Weeps (live at the Prince’s Trust Concert 1987) 5:02
3 You Win Again (live at the Prince’s Trust Concert 1988) 3:28
4 There’ll Be Some Changes Made (live in Montreux 2004) 3:13
5 Stormy Weather (live at the Montreux Jazz Festival 1996) 3:49
6 Chips & Salsa 5:14
7 Birdland 7:13
8 Pick Up the Pieces (live at the Montreux Jazz Festival 1998) 21:13
9 Layla (live at Party at the Palace, June 3, 2002) 6:19
10 Why (live at Party at the Palace, June 3, 2002) 5:31
11 (Everything I Do) I Do It for You (live at Party at the Palace, June 3, 2002) 4:16
12 With a Little Help From My Friends (live at Party at the Palace, June 3, 2002) 5:50