Re: Album of the day (#7421): Peter Gabriel (1980) by Peter Gabriel

HoldenM — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 16:05:11 GMT

Author: HoldenM

Posted: 09/03/2026 20:05

Not my favorite Peter Gabriel, but a groundbreaking album and a very good time.

Track picks
1. Intruder
4. I Don't Remember
7. Games Without Frontiers
10. Biko

Album of the day (#7421): Peter Gabriel (1980) by Peter Gabriel

BestEverAlbums — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 16:00:27 GMT

Author: BestEverAlbums

Posted: 09/03/2026 20:00

Today's album of the day

Peter Gabriel (1980) by Peter Gabriel (View album | Buy this album)

Year: 1980.
Country:
Peter Gabriel discography rank: 2 (out of 30 listed on BEA)
1980 rank: 6
1980s rank: 60
Overall rank: 413
Average rating: 81/100 (from 614 votes).

Tracks:
1. Intruder
2. No Self Control
3. Start
4. I Don't Remember
5. Family Snapshot
6. And Through The Wire
7. Games Without Frontiers
8. Not One Of Us
9. Lead A Normal Life
10. Biko

indicates a top-rated track.

Top voted comments:

"My favorite PG album without doubt. Fair enough to those who prefer So but PGIII is much more my style, reminiscent of contemporaries like Talking Heads but you're never going to mistake Peter Gabriel for anyone else, and this album has his mark all over it.

Intruder opens things in what can only be called a rather creepy fashion, but that is a testament to the fact it works. High marks to the great Robert Fripp lending his great style to a few songs here, especially I Don't Remember. Everyone knows Games Without Frontiers which is of course great, and Biko ends things in the most PG way possible.

Agree with a previous commenter who said this album is why Gabriel left Genesis. While I'd be lying if I said think either party improved after that split, this is a consistently high quality effort that is unmistakably the result of years of growth on Gabriel's part, and I recommend it for anyone who is even slightly inclined to call themselves a fan."
- @Caesar01 (Rating: 90/100)
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"Peter Gabriel's first masterpiece. He's finally found his solo voice after two slightly ambitious and uncertain albums. Here though, is the start of the Peter Gabriel sound, these are the kind of songs you associate with him. Great songs here, games without frontiers, family snapshot, and, I don't remember, are all excellent. Closing with the superb, Biko, this is the true start of Gabriel's solo career."
- @garycottier (Rating: 90/100)
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Re: Album of the day (#7421): Peter Gabriel (1980) by Peter Gabriel

Album of the day (#7421): Peter Gabriel (1980) by Peter Gabriel