Peter Gabriel - Melt (Album Review)
Peter Gabriel's third album, (called “Melt” by the fans due to its cover art) was released in 1980 under Mercury Records. It was somewhat controversial upon its release because it was originally rejected by Atlantic Records, which was his previous record label for many years. Gabriel wound up getting the last laugh, as this record went out went on to be his highest-charting yet in both the UK and USA. (#1 in the UK, #22 in the USA.) However, there may have been some reasonable concerns as to why Atlantic Records initially rejected the album. The record is very dark, and unlike most of his other records, there is little respite from the darkness on this one. (Except for maybe at the end, but even that is up for debate.) It is similar in spirit to its successor, Security. But, where I had mixed reviews on that album, this record, I praise. Why? One word: consistency . This is one of Gabriel's most consistent albums. Almost every song sounds like it could have its own music video...