I am stunned by Gabriel's latest (and last?) album.
I’ve listened to the new Gabriel a total of seven times in the last day… I’ll save my thoughts on the triple mix nonsense, but regardless of which you choose, this is a ridiculously good album.
For something he reportedly spent 20 years tinkering with, I/O is remarkably concise and focused.
Also, his voice sounds is really good form. Brilliant lyrics, and quite possibly the best mastering I’ve heard in a modern ‘a-list’ album in a long, long time.
The songs are a cross between ‘so’ and ‘up,’ which is a refreshingly accessible mix of ‘pop’ and electronics-tinged prog.
I can’t think of the last time an album exceeded my expectations like this.
I’m totally eating my words on the mixes too, bc I’ve listened to both.