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Anyone who's heard this disc care to compare it to "Us". Since that's the last Peter Gabriel disc I bought, you'll know I'm not a huge fan, either. I would like to hear something new though, and I do like 1/2 of "Us" quite a bit (Steam, Digging in the Dirt, Kiss that Frog).

Sean, If you've never seen him live before, you are in for a treat. Perhaps one of the best live performers/overall concert experiences I've seen - I've been to several of his shows. While the newer stuff like 'Us' and 'So' have widened his audience, his 3rd and 4th (Security) albums are of 'desert island' stature, IMHO. Really outstanding discs. Both deserve a dimly lit room, free of distraction and a nice bottle of Cabernet.... :-)

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Darker and more laid back/stripped down than US and especially SO, with no female backing vocals. Really missed them at first but this album doesn't open up to you until you've heard it several times, preferably late at night with no distractions. I was unimpressed with the sonics at first but then moved my listening chair and started hearing the most wraparound soundstage short of Roger Waters AMused to death.

Audiogoon - I agree - I didn't think the sonics were all that special when I initiated the post, but had only listened to a few songs. The first one has a pretty harsh (musically) sound. I've listened a few times now and think the sonics are very good.

I listened to it the other night. I thought the sonics were excellent, lots of depth although maybe a little bass heavy. I'm still getting a handle on the songs but I think it could become a favorite as I become more familiar with it.