PETER GABRIEL II (scratch): a DECISIVE CHANGE of direction
Channel: Simon Mas
Date: 2023-11-29

This is the story of how one of the prog godfathers reinvented himself once more.

In 1977, Peter Gabriel released his pivotal second album: a key step in finding his own voice. With its raw energy and socially-conscious lyrics, Peter Gabriel II fused elements of cutting edge music with Gabriel's artistic vision.

Inspired by punk bands like the Sex Pistols, and by the rock americana of Bruce Springsteen, Gabriel left the pomp of his debut album behind. Aided by guitarist/ producer Robert Fripp, Peter crafted a stripped-down, sometimes grittier sound

Join me as I explore the origins of this unique album, analyze key tracks, and explain how 'Scratch' set Peter Gabriel on a bold new musical path.


***CHAPTERS***
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Album background
04:04 The music
08:58 Listening advice
09:56 Conclusion


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Video Essay on Peter Gabriel I:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBHttIclBJA


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***SOURCES***
Easlea, Daryl. Without Frontiers: The Life & Music of Peter Gabriel (London: Omnibus Press, 2013)
Hill, Sarah. "From the New Jerusalem to the Secret 
World: Peter Gabriel and the Shifting Self" in Peter Gabriel, From Genesis to Growing Up (London: Ashgate, 2010)