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Peter Gabriel – Solsbury Hill

Peter Gabriel, a master of progressive rock, released his first solo single after leaving Genesis—an unusual work that employs the irregular meter of 7/4.

Written from his own spiritual experiences, the song centers on setting out on a new life and the feeling of liberation, brilliantly conveying a mix of anxiety and anticipation through the unique momentum of its seven-beat rhythm.

Released in March 1977, it reached No.

13 on the UK charts and was featured in the trailers for the films Vanilla Sky and Finding Dory.

It’s a classic that anyone interested in odd time signatures—or anyone standing at a turning point in life—should hear.

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Peter Gabriel – Sledgehammer (HD version)

Peter Gabriel’s smash hit released in 1986.

Blending elements of dance-rock, funk rock, and soul, it’s widely recognized as one of his signature songs.

Its lyrics, rich with sexual innuendo, carry a message that an open heart brings many pleasures in life.

This track became Gabriel’s only No.

1 hit in the United States.

The music video, produced with innovative techniques, won nine awards at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards.

Released as the lead single from the album “So,” it’s a perfect song to listen to while driving on a hot summer day.

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Peter Gabriel – Red Rain

A track from Peter Gabriel’s smash-hit album.

What exactly is “red rain” a metaphor for? The rain falling here evokes the apocalyptic downpour in the film Blade Runner.

It brings to mind that final scene where Rutger Hauer holds the dove.

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Peter Gabriel – FAMILY SNAPSHOT (Melt)

It’s a track from Peter Gabriel’s third album.

The song theatrically portrays a scene in which a sniper, burdened with inner loneliness, attacks a VIP target.

Depicted from the perpetrator’s perspective like a scene from a film, it showcases Peter Gabriel’s high level of artistry.

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Peter Gabriel – Games Without Frontiers

Peter Gabriel is an English artist known as the original lead vocalist of the rock band Genesis.

His song “Games Without Frontiers” is one of his signature works.

It’s an anti-war track laced with biting irony, likening war to a children’s game, and it gained popularity with a realistic music video focused on the theme of war—something rare in the music scene at the time.

While anti-war songs in Japan often center on singing about peace, many anti-war songs overseas lean into sharp irony, so be sure to check them out.

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Peter Gabriel – In Your Eyes

From an intro infused with world music elements, this masterpiece immediately draws you into a grand realm of love.

Created by the innovative British musician Peter Gabriel, the track appears on his acclaimed 1986 album So.

It’s a universal love song that sings of a soul-deep bond—finding salvation, a future, and a place to return within a loved one’s eyes.

With the prayerful vocals of Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour, the entire piece radiates a sacred aura.

Featured in the iconic 1989 film Say Anything… during the scene where the protagonist holds up a boombox, it became known as a timeless anthem of love.

On a night when you want to feel the presence of someone special anew, why not surrender to this song’s warm yet passionate sound?

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Peter Gabriel – Lay Your Hands On Me

A progressive rock masterpiece that portrays a lack of emotion and a sense of nihilism, “Lay Your Hands On Me.” Featured on Peter Gabriel’s fourth solo album, Security, this track is known for its innovative sound incorporating electronic elements.

Released in 1982, the piece delves into loneliness, apathy, and the desire for deeper connection.

It symbolically expresses the spiritual emptiness found in everyday life, offering listeners profound insight and empathy.

Highly recommended not only for fans of progressive rock but also for anyone seeking introspective music.