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SO consolidated Gabriel's reputation as an original and exciting composer, capable of projecting sophisticated lyrics on accessible melodies. 'Sledgehammer' was a massive hit (number one in the USA), as was 'Don't Give Up', with Kate Bush's vocals adding extra pathos. 'This Is The Picture' clearly shows the slightly surreal influence of co-writer Laurie Anderson, and the whole is given flight by Daniel Lanois' impeccable production. The towering achievement, however, is 'Mercy Street', a sparely orchestrated and perfectly constructed tribute to the late poet Anne Sexton.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
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Recorded at Ascombe Studios, Bath, England between Feruary and December, 1985.
Recorded at Ascombe Studios, Bath, England between Feruary & December 1985.
Personnel includes: Peter Gabriel (vocals, keyboards); Kate Bush, Laurie Anderson, Youssou N'Dour (vocals); David Rhodes (guitar, background vocals); Daniel Lanois (guitar, tambourine); Nile Rodgers (guitar); L. Shankar (violin); Mark Rivera (alto, tenor & baritone saxophones); Wayne Jackson (trumpet); Don Mikelsen (trombone); Richard Tee (piano); Simon Clark (Hammond B3 organ, synthesizer, bass); Tony Levin (bass, Chapman stick); Larry Klein, Bill Laswell (bass); Manu Katche (drums, talking drums); Jerry Marotta, Stewart Copeland (drums); Chris Hughes (drum programming); Djalma Correa (surdu, congas, triangle); Jimm Kerr (background vocals).
Personnel includes: Peter Gabriel (vocals, keyboards); Kate Bush, Laurie Anderson, Youssou N'Dour (vocals); David Rhodes (guitar, background vocals); Daniel Lanois (guitar, tambourine); Nile Rodgers (guitar); L. Shankar (violin); Mark Rivera (alto, tenor & baritone saxophones); Wayne Jackson (trumpet); Don Mikelsen (trombone); Richard Tee (piano); Simon Clark (Hammond B3 organ, synthesizer, bass); Tony Levin (bass, Chapman stick); Larry Klein, Bill Laswell (bass); Manu Katche (drums, talking drums); Jerry Marotta, Stewart Copeland (drums); Chris Hughes (programming); Djalma Correa (surdu, congas, triangle); Jimm Kerr (background vocals).
Engineers: Kevin Killen, Daniel Lanois, David Bottrill.
Rolling Stone (11/89) - Ranked #14 in Rolling Stone's 100 Best Albums of The 80's survey.
Rolling Stone (12/11/03, p.136) - Ranked #187 in Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time"
Entertainment Weekly (7/12/02, pp.84-5) - "...Nicely rounds out his catalog...revealing a surprisingly logical progression...Gabriel sharpens his writing and expands his sonic scope with every release..." Rating: B
CMJ (1/6/03, p.14) - Included in CMJ's list of "Top 25 College Radio Albums of All Time"
CMJ (1/5/04, p.18) - Ranked #1 in CMJ's "Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1986"
Mojo (Publisher) (6/02, p.126) - "...Sustained 3's level of inspiration and craftsmanship....Gabriel constantly demonstrated a wonderful ear for choosing, from his quincontinental mental archive, sound and rhythm that did the job, no artsy farting about..." Peter Gabriel So Songs | 1. | Red Rain |
| 2. | Sledgehammer |
| 3. | Don't Give Up |
| 4. | That Voice Again |
| 5. | Mercy Street |
| 6. | Big Time |
| 7. | We Do What We're Told (Milgram's 37) |
| 8. | This Is the Picture (Excellent Birds) |
| 9. | In Your Eyes |
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So Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews The Best Album
This album is a must have for any true Peter Gabriel Fan.
Submitted by phoenixlady25 (Ansonia, CT, USA) 
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Great album
mheinen3 said:
"If this was only 187th out of 500 in the 80's, I can't even imagine what the top 186 were, speaking of how poorly the 80's music was but for a spark of hope from a legendary giant!"
You should learn to read before you make comments. It clearly states that it came #187 in the 500 GREATEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME and #14 in the 100 BEST ALBUMS OF THE 80's. Meaning there were only 13 better albums in the 1980s, according to Rolling Stone. Not 187!!!
Submitted by Joe (London, UK)
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love this 80s album,brings memorys of tha time.5 songs from "so" where used in the t.v series miami vice !
pure 80's!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by gubanskidavid (houthalen,belgium)
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The grand facade!
Haven't always been too crazy about some of Peter's solo efforts post Genesis, but he nailed it here! If this was only 187th out of 500 in the 80's, I can't even imagine what the top 186 were, speaking of how poorly the 80's music was but for a spark of hope from a legendary giant! This has to rank in the top ten of anything I purchased in the 80's!
Submitted by mheinen3 (Oklahoma City, OK, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Steve Hackett also had some great solo albums
Peter Gabriel's solo success was obviously very big. Don't Give Up, Mercy Street, Red Rain, and This is the Picture are my personal favorites. Not crazy about the other songs that were overplayed; but that didn't make Pete a bad artist. Despite the fact that Genesis went to crap in the 80s, former Genesis composer and guitar player(as well as Peter Gabriel's bandmate) Steve Hackett also had a great solo career. Albums like Defector, Spectral Mornings, and Please Don't Touch, you really can't beat it. Check Steve out!
Submitted by sexysniffit (Englewood Cliffs, Minnesota)
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