This is a great song that I rated a "1". Wh-uck!?! He repeats "red rain" way too many times. I'd like to listen to this song when I play the CD. Hearing it on any radio station, even our beloved RP, wears ever thinner whatever patience is left to hear this repetitious lyric.
This song moves me on so many levels - the deep political message, the wonderful rhythm... I don't know. It just resonates with me whenever I hear it. When Peter Gabriel isn't milking the cash-cow ("Sledgehammer," for one, although the video is pretty amusing; and "Wars Without Frontiers" which is just idiotic to me), he's got a very impressive body of work. I really sorta love Peter Gabriel's solo work - but I loved his work even more when he was with Genesis...
Sucko Barfo Absolutely ****ing miserable. What possible merit does this song have, at any level, and in any way whatever? He hasn't even made any effort with the ****ing lyrics. (This, from someone who really loves some of Gabriel's other work.)
As a Gabriel fan, I have to say I've always found this to be one of his weaker efforts as well. It just kinda drones on . . . and on.
This song moves me on so many levels - the deep political message, the wonderful rhythm... I don't know. It just resonates with me whenever I hear it. When Peter Gabriel isn't milking the cash-cow ("Sledgehammer," for one, although the video is pretty amusing; and "Wars Without Frontiers" which is just idiotic to me), he's got a very impressive body of work. I really sorta love Peter Gabriel's solo work - but I loved his work even more when he was with Genesis...
Peter Gabriel's eclectic approach is always an enjoyable listen. I guess we have him to thank for another great voice, Phil Collins. On Gabriel's departure from Genesis in 1975, Collins stepped up as the group's lead singer. And while many have considered Collins as a "nifty fifty' sort of musician, he seemed to always have a hook that took. The shear volume of Brit music exported to the US could indeed be considered as a 'second invasion.'
Well, thank god. I don't want to even imagine what a Peter Gabriel hater would have said... Way too many ****ings in the argument. However, I agree with you on one thing, it seems really to be the case that this guy can make some good music without much effort, which speaks highly of his music, good and new.
lawman wrote:
Sucko Barfo
Absolutely ****ing miserable. What possible merit does this song have, at any level, and in any way whatever? He hasn't even made any effort with the ****ing lyrics.
(This, from someone who really loves some of Gabriel's other work.)
Some 20 years ago my friend Bill insisted I sit down in his apartment and listen to this "cool new album." I was immediately blown away by "So," and it continues to be one of my all time favorites. Thanks Bill.
Absolutely ****ing miserable. What possible merit does this song have, at any level, and in any way whatever? He hasn't even made any effort with the ****ing lyrics.
(This, from someone who really loves some of Gabriel's other work.)
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