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1981
12 song|s
In the Air Tonight
Intermediate
This Must Be Love
Behind the Lines
Advanced
The Roof Is Leaking
Intermediate
Droned
Hand in Hand
Intermediate
I Missed Again
Advanced
You Know What I Mean
Advanced
Thunder and Lightning
Intermediate
I’m Not Moving
If Leaving Me Is Easy
Intermediate
Tomorrow Never Knows
Easy
About the album
From this introspective phase emerged "In the Air Tonight", one of the album's most recognized tracks. The song was born spontaneously, with Collins experimenting with a drum machine and a lyrical idea that captured the discontent of a broken relationship. Despite some criticism of the drum machine's use by such a renowned drummer, the result conveyed an emotional rawness that resonated with the audience. Another example of this duality between rhythm and content is "I Missed Again", which combines infectious energy with the melancholy that permeates the album.
Musically, Face Value reveals unexpected influences. Despite his background in progressive rock with Genesis and his foray into jazz fusion with Brand X, Collins incorporated elements of the Motown sound. This fusion became evident in the horn arrangements, where musicians like the Phenix Horns collaborated. The album's recording, which spanned from mid-1980 to early 1981 in London and Los Angeles, featured co-production by Collins and Hugh Padgham, and the participation of other musicians such as Alphonso Johnson and Eric Clapton. The album was well-received, reaching number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and charting on the Billboard 200, marking the beginning of a successful solo career.
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