Released in 1981, the album "Face Value" transformed Phil Collins from the drummer of Genesis into a global solo phenomenon. The album is a deeply personal work, written around the time of his divorce from his first wife. Instead of opting for pure pop escapism, Collins revealed his vulnerable side and skillfully blended elements of soul, art pop, and R&B into a cohesive, personal masterpiece.
The album is perhaps best known for its revolutionary production, particularly for the gated reverb drum sound that later defined the sonic aesthetic of the 1980s. This is best heard in the album's centerpiece, "In the Air Tonight," which is still considered the most famous drum fill in rock history.
Collins demonstrated his remarkable range by incorporating the Phenix Horns (of Earth, Wind & Fire) to infuse tracks like "I Missed Again" with a vibrant funk influence. This genre-bending approach allowed him to juxtapose the minimalist folk of "The Roof Is Leaking" with an experimental cover of the Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows." Ultimately, "Face Value" wasn't just the launchpad for a solo career; it proved that a "divorce album" could be both profoundly avant-garde and commercially highly successful.
This Blu-ray Audio contains a brand new Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and stereo mix of the album by Steven Wilson.
