Scratch My Back
The first part of Peter’s song-swap project. Originally conceived as a reciprocal arrangement that would be released as one album it was Peter’s half that arrived first, in 2010, featuring his orchestral interpretations of some of his favourite songs. It was titled 'Scratch My Back'. The second part, featuring artists covering Peter’s songs was aptly named 'And I’ll Scratch Yours' and followed in 2013.
The dignified prog and pop star returns from another long layoff with a covers LP featuring takes on Arcade Fire, Bon Iver, Radiohead, and Magnetic Fields.
The covers album often screams “midlife crisis,” but there’s reason to be optimistic about Peter Gabriel tackling younger musicians’ songs: Strains of his panoramic prog-pop run through everyone from Yeasayer to Vampire Weekend (whose “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa” was already given the Gabriel treatment, courtesy of a…
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The evergreen art rocker puts his own spin on pop both old and new, writes <strong>Neil Spencer</strong>
Peter Gabriel’s first album in eight years carries the definite stink of pandering opportunism.
Those awaiting a proper follow-up to Peter Gabriel’s last studio album Up (2002) will have to hold out a bit longer.
Peter Gabriel's covers album suggests rumours of his declining creativity are exaggerated, says <strong>Alexis Petridis</strong>
No guitars. No drums. Covers of Bowie, Radiohead and Elbow. Gabriel's "song exchange" opens for business