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Released 29 years ago this October

The Same Moon

Phil Collins · 1997

11 min · 3 tracks · jazz fusion

A reflective blend of soft rock and jazz-inflected melodies, underscored by Collins' intimate vocal delivery.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    The Same Moon — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of connection and longing, with lush instrumentation that supports Collins' poignant reflections on distance and unity.
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    Always (live at Montreux Jazz Festival) — This live recording showcases Collins' dynamic performance abilities, capturing the spirit of collaboration and spontaneity characteristic of festival settings.
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    I Don’t Want to Go — This track features a raw emotional honesty that resonates throughout the album, with a minimalist arrangement that allows Collins' voice to take center stage.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A reflective single that showcases Collins' versatility but lacks wide recognition.
Themes
Montreux Jazz Festival· intimate reflections· longing for connection
Career context
Released in 1997, The Same Moon marked Phil Collins' return to solo work after his band Genesis had entered a period of dormancy. This album followed his commercially successful projects in the early '90s, showcasing a more introspective side of his songwriting as he navigated personal transitions.
Stylistic neighbors
Peter Gabriel· Genesis· Steely Dan
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Same Moon 4:10
  • 2 Always (live at Montreux Jazz Festival) 4:53
  • 3 I Don’t Want to Go 2:51

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Sets up a similar emotional landscape and lyrical depth that flows into The Same Moon.
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