Phil Collins' first solo album, 1981's Face Value, was a long time coming, but it proved worth the wait, both for the Genesis drummer/vocalist himself and fans of thoughtful, emotionally charged pop. He'd been wrestling with the idea of doing a solo record for years, finding great inspiration in the pain caused by an impending divorce and craving artistic independence after years of collaboration…
The title cut of this near-classic album became a sort of theme song for Ernestine Anderson, but it is not the only high point. The singer sounds in top form on such fine material as "As Long As I Live," a touching "Old Folks," "My Shining Hour," and "Poor Butterfly." With fine assistance from pianist Monty Alexander, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Frank Gant, Ernestine Anderson is heard throughout in prime form, sounding quite enthusiastic and powerful.
L'intrigue dévoile notre monde menacé par de mystérieux envahisseurs venus d'une autre planète : les "GZBRHS". Afin de conquérir la Terre, ils se sont alliés aux ignobles Babus. Leur arme secrète est le "Gruyère qui tue" ! Celles et ceux qui le consomment deviennent soumis à leur cause et prononcent "indibutablement" au lieu de "indubitablement", sauf les nuits de pleine lune entre 23 heures et 23 heures 05…
L'intrigue dévoile notre monde menacé par de mystérieux envahisseurs venus d'une autre planète : les "GZBRHS". Afin de conquérir la Terre, ils se sont alliés aux ignobles Babus. Leur arme secrète est le "Gruyère qui tue" ! Celles et ceux qui le consomment deviennent soumis à leur cause et prononcent "indibutablement" au lieu de "indubitablement", sauf les nuits de pleine lune entre 23 heures et 23 heures 05…
Anyone who knew anything about Pink Floyd knew that a dance band they were not, so this compilation, courtesy of Columbia Records, was intended ironically…
The set was advertised vigourously in the national press from 5th November 1980 through into 1981. This means it was at the forefront right across the period of John's murder, and therefore sales must have been quite good, but as this box set was sold only by mail order the figures did not qualify for chart entry, and consequently are not publicly known.