Recently I wrote of my disappointment with the first 3 Gabriel albums. I really thought with my newfound appreciation of X-Wave that Gabriel would resonate better. If anything, his music only got worse to my ears. But this fourth album was the only one I originally kept (also having let go of the follow-up So many years ago). Happy to say I enjoyed a +2 listen this go round. I have so many memories of this album from my well-heeled friend playing the CD on his massive stereo (see the Al Di Meola Elegant Gypsy review about him) - to the chilling soundtrack to a Miami Vice episode, Security is something I relate well with. I did pick up the LP but I’m going to sell it at What’s Left (already sold...). For me this album represents the thrill of the early days of the CD and the excitement that the medium brought in the mid 80s. So clear sounding. So powerful. As noted in the Pink Floyd Meddle review, I was considered rich myself to own a CD player back in 1986. But my buddy had one from the very beginning and we used to play this album all the time while shooting pool in his huge game room. Great memories. I didn’t get this CD until many years later, but it’s going the distance I think.
Ownership: CD: 2002 Geffen. Jewel case. Remastered.
1983; 2002; 3/17/23 (CD 4.6); 4/18/23 (new entry)
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