Originally released in 1982. Remastered in 2002.
Peter Gabriel 4 which was titled Security in the U.S., continues where
the third Gabriel album left off, sharing some of the same dense
production and sense of cohesion, yet lightening the atmosphere and
expanding the sonic palette somewhat. The gloom that permeates the
third album has been alleviated and while this is still decidedly somber
and serious music, it has a brighter feel – partially derived from
Gabriel's dabbling in African and Latin rhythms. These are generally
used as tonal coloring, enhancing the synthesizers that form the basic
musical bed of the record. 4 flows easily and enticingly, as well as the
eerie “San Jacinto,” “I Have the Touch,” & “Shock the Monkey.”
4
remains a powerful listen, proving that he is becoming a master of
tone, style, and substance, and how each part of the record enhances
the other.