{"product_id":"peter-gabriel-peter-gabriel-1","title":"Peter Gabriel, Peter Gabriel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeter Gabriel – Peter Gabriel (3: \"Melt\")\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Gabriel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Gabriel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Third Studio Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e May 30, 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Charisma (Aust)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Electronic \/ Rock \/ New Wave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e\"Melt\"\u003c\/b\u003e is widely considered Peter Gabriel's solo masterpiece and a landmark in 1980s music production. Produced by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"139\"\u003eSteve Lillywhite\u003c\/b\u003e, it is legendary for a strict production rule: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"203\"\u003eno cymbals were allowed\u003c\/b\u003e to be used by the drummers. This forced a focus on rhythmic patterns and led to the invention of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"328\"\u003e\"gated reverb\"\u003c\/b\u003e drum sound—a massive, punchy, \"exploding\" snare sound that defined the sonic landscape of the entire decade. The cover art, showing Gabriel’s face seemingly melting away, was created by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"529\"\u003eStorm Thorgerson\u003c\/b\u003e of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"549\"\u003eHipgnosis\u003c\/b\u003e using a manipulated Polaroid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a dark, experimental, and deeply influential collection of songs that bridged the gap between post-punk and the avant-garde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Gated Reverb Debut:\u003c\/b\u003e The opening track, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eIntruder\u003c\/b\u003e, features \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003ePhil Collins\u003c\/b\u003e on drums and is the first recorded example of the gated reverb sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePolitical Anthem:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eBiko\u003c\/b\u003e, a tribute to the murdered South African activist Steve Biko, became a global human rights anthem and marked Gabriel’s first major foray into political activism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNew Wave Hits:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eGames Without Frontiers\u003c\/b\u003e became a major international hit, featuring backing vocals by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003eKate Bush\u003c\/b\u003e and a hauntingly catchy whistle hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDark Themes:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eFamily Snapshot\u003c\/b\u003e (inspired by the memoir of an assassin) and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003eNo Self Control\u003c\/b\u003e explore themes of mental instability and social alienation through dense, rhythmic layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e This album solidified Gabriel as a pioneer of world-music influences and studio innovation. For collectors, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"137\"\u003eCharisma Australian\u003c\/b\u003e pressing is noted for its high quality. This specific copy is described as being in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"241\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/b\u003e (Very Good Plus) condition for both the vinyl and the cover. It includes the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"322\"\u003eoriginal inner sleeve (OIS)\u003c\/b\u003e with lyrics and is noted as having one light \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"395\"\u003ehairline\u003c\/b\u003e mark on Side 1. At \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"423\"\u003e46 years old\u003c\/b\u003e (relative to its 1980 release), it remains a vital cornerstone for any Shopify store catering to fans of high-concept 80s Rock and New Wave history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Gabriel, Melt Album, 1980 Vinyl, Charisma Aust, Games Without Frontiers, Biko, Phil Collins, New Wave, Gated Reverb, Hipgnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e 80s Post-Punk Landmarks, Masterpieces of Production, The History of New Wave, Essential Peter Gabriel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Phil Collins, Kate Bush, Robert Fripp, Talking Heads, David Bowie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Gabriel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51349754937661,"sku":"5548","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/Peter_Gabriel__self-titled_album__1980_-_cover_art.jpg?v=1770086221","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/peter-gabriel-peter-gabriel-1","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}