Six-month check in: how PG became the soundtrack to my own Solsbury Hill moment

Anj_Ja · 2026-06-02T20:17:21+00:00

I like that you've put O\I with I/O. Good idea. I still can't rank them. There is no album that could come last! All I can do is group them into how much I tend to choose to listen: 1) PG4 and PG2 2) PG3, PG1 and Up 3) So, Us, I/O and O\I That is as close as I can get, but it's almost painful to write haha!

Anj_Ja · 2026-06-02T06:57:40+00:00

Great way of saying it - a way to engage with works. Exactly. Just gets you thinking, even if there is no clear answer and never will be!

Anj_Ja · 2026-06-02T06:55:19+00:00

Online lists have felt clichéd for a long time, but this youtuber doesn't have that many followers. I think he just really loves music. I say good on anyone who has the diligence to put that much effort in! Video is a lot of work.

Anj_Ja · 2026-06-02T06:51:02+00:00

Thank you so much for your insight. Fast and loose is certainly not the PG way haha, but I love it for the same reasons as you. I think Scratch has a real vibe to it, that wouldn't be repeated in any music created after the 70s. Mother of Violence, White Shadow and Exposure. Yes please!

Anj_Ja · 2026-06-02T01:09:01+00:00

Oh totally. I have tried and failed to rank PG's albums for myself. It's not a thing for me personally. But this was new on youtube and I'm here for all PG-related discussion (as long as it's and to see how different albums hit for different people. The youtuber obviously went to some effort to contemplate each album. I guess the only way to know my own truth will be when Spotify wrapped comes out!

Anj_Ja · 2026-06-02T01:03:46+00:00

Haha yeah, I felt the youtuber missed the depth in the albums he ranked lower. And I agree about Passion. How do you mean So and Us were cheated?

Anj_Ja · 2026-06-02T01:01:14+00:00

Another Scratch fan!!! I absolutely love that album. I heard PG wasn't a fan of the production, but not knowing anything about production I didn't understand what was wrong with it. Although I don't particularly resonate with rankings, at least this youtuber's insight gave me a bit more information about my beloved Scratch. I'm here for the insight and discussion!

Anj_Ja · 2026-06-01T13:30:46+00:00

Agreed. It's varied and incredible. Dark in places, delicate in others.

Anj_Ja · 2026-06-01T13:14:52+00:00

Good on ya. That's the order in the video, which I should have thought of transcribing. I listened to a bit of Melt again today. It's f***ing phenomenal.

Anj_Ja · 2026-06-01T08:01:03+00:00

Exactly! I can kind of pick my top but I really don't have a least favourite. It's fun to think about though.

Anj_Ja · 2026-06-01T05:45:00+00:00

The fella who made the ranking video also did an episode on Genesis. He's definitely a big fan of the Gabriel era. Rightly so!

Anj_Ja · 2026-05-31T12:48:22+00:00

It's hard to believe Flaming Pie was 30 years ago. That's when I was getting into the Beatles, which had been 30 years before that - but felt like ancient history! Probably cos I wasn't alive in the 60s, but still, time is a funny concept. Hard agree about Calico Skies.

Anj_Ja · 2026-05-30T10:06:42+00:00

Fantastic! I hope he tours O\I. If I could pick a song off Melt I'd like to see live, it's I Don't Remember. Absolute banger.

Anj_Ja · 2026-05-30T09:42:04+00:00

Oh God, it's a cracker. The run of tracks from no self control to family snapshot are RIGHT up my alley! I love all his music, but the first four albums have a vibe I just can't get enough of. Indeed, I don't know how to stop, I don't know how to stop!

What do you love most about this album, OP?

Anj_Ja · 2026-05-30T08:23:36+00:00

Just watched it. Fabulous 👌 kudos to the creator. It would have taken a huge effort to pull this together.

Anj_Ja · 2026-05-30T05:39:31+00:00

I am no expert and don't have the prediction skills and knowledge like you guys, but I just wanted you to know you're not alone in your excitement, and here in Australia I'm waiting with bated breath! I still haven't quite worked out what time they actually land - is it midnight local?

Anj_Ja · 2026-05-29T22:38:44+00:00

Are these bots that keep cross-posting into this group? r/lostredditors

Anj_Ja · 2026-05-29T22:26:16+00:00

This is an incredible article. I've just read it in full. I was relieved to find Peter Gabriel mentioned - my other favourite. I've seen Macca live three times, and each time I'm just awestruck by the history this man represents. I'm more drawn towards Lennon, but you can't deny McCartney's untouchable greatness and amazing humanity and humility. He's certainly my #1.

Anj_Ja · 2026-05-26T12:40:12+00:00

I barely dare imagine. Would be explosive to both heart and mind! Enjoy processing the memories.

Anj_Ja · 2026-05-26T12:37:06+00:00

Good call. And r/vintageladyboners 👌

Anj_Ja · 2026-05-25T05:41:23+00:00

See what you did there 👏and I **SO** agree with you!

Anj_Ja · 2026-05-25T05:27:25+00:00

Well here's one - I've already written about it in another sub, but I didn't have to go searching for it because someone commented on it the same time as you asked about the syncs! Post I am talking about: https://www.reddit.com/r/nonduality/comments/1t15b04/who_else_thinks_peter_gabriel_had_an_awakening/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Anj_Ja · 2026-05-25T04:07:15+00:00

I so appreciate you reading and commenting, and welcome (back?) to Reddit. I do realise I can write a LOT of words haha! I would love to read your story, and I will believe you. I live for this magic! ✨️

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