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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0606949326524 Format: Original recording remastered Label: Geffen Records Manufacturer: Geffen Records MPN: 493265 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Geffen Records Release Date: May 07, 2002 Studio: Geffen Records Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential recording: An epic production highlighted by the clockwork undertones of "Intruder" and the Afro-prog-rock of "Biko," the third in Peter Gabriel's trilogy of eponymous solo titles is a watermark of the former Genesis singer's career. Drummer Jerry Marotta's tight global-groove templates drive the edgy guitar pastiches of Robert Fripp, David Rhodes, Paul Weller, and XTC's Dave Gregory. Yielding the enigmatic 1980 hit "Games Without Frontiers," the Steve Lillywhite-produced opus travels the dark psychic corners of its narrator with a then-profoundly futuristic sound that's no less compelling than Bowie's Scary Monsters, which was released the same year. The cover may depict Gabriel's melting face, but the album marks Gabriel's arrival as a solid solo artist. --James Rotondi Average Rating:
 Rating: - MeltPeter Gabriel's third album, know by the distorted image of Gabriel on the front cover, as Melt, is without a doubt an awesome collection of prog rock music. Everything Gabriel touches turns to gold on this cd. The opening track "Intruder" is a great starter, setting a dark, sinister tone, with a steady drum beat, and gothic piano driving much of the song. "No Self-Control" is song which captures the frantic pace of life, while making good use of a xylophone, with Kate Bush singing backup. "Start" ... Read More Rating: - Peter Gabriel's Classic Has Just Gotten a Lot Better!Having left the successful early Genesis and embarking upon a solo career of his own, Peter Gabriel had a couple of interesting, competent releases but it wasn't until the release of this baby, his third, did he seem to have hit the right formula for a great overall album containing interesting but also consistently very good tracks. "Games Without Frontiers" seemed to herald the onset of early 80's New Wave and in my mind it is still the definitive New Wave track which like any classic should still ... Read More Rating: - Peter Gabriel goes "without frontiers"Luis Mejia (son) - Generally speaking, its notorious that the most intriguing fase in Peter Gabriel's music is the one kept in his first four albums, until So, which leads into a more commercial fase. Peter Gabriel 3: Melt, is undoubtly the artist's most experimental, dark, complex and implicit in its content, a masterpiece throughout a music tendency, and his definitively best of all times. While his previous two entered into a more accessible aspect of experimental/progressive rock music, this album ... Read More Rating: - Stark MeltOne cannot listen to this without being affected in one way or another and this is how "the artist" planned it I believe. The "Dave Matthews" and much of the 1990's "alternative" scene may owe their careers to this collection of thought to music. Not for the faint-hearted.... and should be noted as historic. Rating:  - Lost without Banks and RutherfordLet's be honest folks Gabriel is not as great as he has been made out to be. Actually, I think Banks' solo outings are more interesting and that is not saying much. I do like Games without frontiers and I like the progressive vibe throughout some of the songs. But, overall this is minimalistic garbage that somehow attracted an audience. I really can't understand why Phil and Pete became so popular. Both put out some of the most banal lacking music of the 80s and 90s. At least we still have their wonderful ... Read More |
