After seeing the interview with Doug Helvering, you can see the amount of thought behind each chord and each concept... he truly is a master of the craft. Nothing new. However what sets this record apart is the overall package of the album. I think all of the albums since Wolflight have been relatively consistent in giving a distinct flavor, but TCatN does not have one or two outlying tracks with more daring instrumentation compared to the rest of the tracks; they are all brave, but also more ... read more

In-side mix is on another level of production... the exact same feeling as seeing IMAX or VR for the first time... but for music. I loved how true to the Gabriel aesthetic this is from the start, while still seeming fresh and interesting, although maybe not quite as energetic and exciting as earlier projects, but now I understand why: PG is a MASTER of sound design, intertwining all these sound effects, reaching a level of quality and complexity unmatched. You finally hear the true presence ... read more

Lullaby is insane

the man the myth the legend

a classic from the man the myth the legend himself who's happiness is so damn contagious you can't avoid smiling and enjoying his work

You can think of this song as Peter Gabriel's comeback after 20 years. He is as reputable as it gets in terms of production engineering/mixing (proven with the bright side/dark side mixes). He knows how to modernize his sound; that goes without saying.
The second thing you can notice from this song is how distinguishably "Gabriel-esque" it is: the afro-beat influences and the unique background instrumentals adding seemingly infinite layers of rhythm, making it a dense, complexe, and ... read more