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Released in 1986, 'So' became one of the defining albums of the era, landing multitudes of awards, millions of sales and a huge hit single with 'Sledgehammer'. The 25th anniversary remastered version goes back to Peter Gabriel's original sonic vision for the album.
 





So is generally regarded as a peak in Peter Gabriel's recording career, notable both for its solid set of songs and lush production. For Gabriel, who'd been putting his music in theatrical contexts ever since his days with Genesis, the modern sound of So (coproduced with Daniel Lanois) was a dramatic conceit that effectively played off the organic roots of many of its songs. The album's big hit was "Sledgehammer," the English rocker's somewhat stilted take on the Stax/Volt style of rhythm & blues. Gabriel is much more powerful on his own art-rock songs, such as "Red Rain," which evokes nuclear ruin with its cascading rush of guitars and synthesizers. "Don't Give Up" is perhaps Gabriel's best ballad, with Kate Bush's heavenly second vocal enough to give anybody encouragement. But the song that best exploits So's blend of technology and soul is "In Your Eyes," a beguiling rhythmic tapestry in which Gabriel duets with Youssou N'Dour.




 
Tracklist:
 
01 - Red Rain
 02 - Sledgehammer
 03 - Don't Give Up
 04 - That Voice Again
 05 - Mercy Street
 06 - Big Time
 07 - We Do What We're Told (Milgram's 37)
 08 - This is the Picture (Excellent Birds)
 09 - In Your Eyes
 10 - Courage
 11 - Sagrada
 12 - Don't Give Up (Alternative Version - Piano and Bvox mix)