PETER GABRIEL - 1 CAR SELF-TITLED 12" LP Vinyl Album

- With Robert Fripp 1977

  This album "PETER GABRIEL - 1 CAR Self-Titled with Robert Fripp" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, and artwork/photos

  This is the first studio album by British singer, musician and songwriter Peter Gabriel and the first of four with the same eponymous title. Released on 25 February 1977, it was produced by Bob Ezrin. Gabriel and Ezrin assembled a team of talented musicians, including Robert Fripp of King Crimson, to record the album.

 

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"Car" Album Description:

In the transformative year of 1977, amidst the rise of punk and new wave, Peter Gabriel, the enigmatic former frontman of Genesis, unveiled his debut self-titled solo album, often referred to as "Car" due to its distinctive cover art. This album marked a significant departure from his progressive rock origins and set the stage for a unique and groundbreaking musical journey.

Historical Context

Emerging in a period of musical upheaval, "Car" resonated with a generation seeking artists who defied categorization. Punk's raw energy and DIY ethos had shattered conventional expectations, creating space for innovative and experimental sounds. Gabriel, known for his theatrical performances and poetic songwriting with Genesis, embraced this spirit of change.

Musical Exploration

"Car" is a sonic tapestry woven with diverse textures and unexpected turns. From the whimsical opener "Moribund the Burgermeister" to the introspective "Solsbury Hill" and the rhythmic drive of "Modern Love," the album defies genre limitations. Gabriel's vocals are as expressive as ever, ranging from tender croons to impassioned pleas, perfectly complementing the eclectic arrangements.

Collaborating with producer Bob Ezrin, renowned for his work with Alice Cooper and Kiss, Gabriel assembled a stellar group of musicians, including King Crimson's Robert Fripp on guitar, bassist Tony Levin, drummer Allan Schwartzberg, and keyboardist Larry Fast. The album was recorded at The Soundstage in Toronto, Canada, with additional sessions at Morgan Studios and Olympic Studios in London.

Controversies

"Car" did not escape its share of controversy. The album's stark cover art, featuring a distorted reflection of Gabriel in a car window, was considered unsettling by some, while others found it perfectly captured the album's introspective and sometimes disturbing themes.

Lyrically, Gabriel delved into personal struggles and societal anxieties, exploring topics like alienation, identity, and the search for meaning. The song "Here Comes the Flood," with its apocalyptic imagery and haunting melodies, was particularly evocative and sparked debate among listeners.

Music Genre:

British Progressive Rock 

Album Production Information:

The album: "PETER GABRIEL - 1 CAR Self-Titled with Robert Fripp" was produced by: Bob Ezrin

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Brian Christian, Robert Hrycyna, Jim Frank, Dave Harris, Rod O'Brien, Robert Stasiak, Keith Grant

This album was recorded at: The Soundstage, Toronto, Canada. Morgan Studios, London. Olympic Studios London.

Album cover design: Hipgnosis

Hipgnosis was an English art group founded in 1968 by Storm Thorgerson, Aubrey Powell, and Peter Christopherson. The group was known for their innovative and creative album covers, which became iconic in the music industry. Hipgnosis worked with some of the most influential musicians of their time, including Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Yes.

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The group's name, "Hipgnosis," was a play on the words "hypnosis" and "hip." They believed that their art had the power to hypnotize people and transport them to another world, which was reflected in their album covers. The group's style was surreal and often incorporated elements of fantasy, science fiction, and the occult. Their designs were highly detailed and often required extensive planning and preparation.

One of the group's most famous album covers was for Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon." The cover featured a prism refracting light into a rainbow, which became one of the most recognizable images in rock history. The design was so successful that it became synonymous with the band and their music. Another iconic design was for Led Zeppelin's "Houses of the Holy," which featured a group of naked children climbing on a rock formation. The image was highly controversial but helped to solidify the band's rebellious image.

Hipgnosis also worked with a number of other influential musicians, including Peter Gabriel, Black Sabbath, and Genesis. They designed the cover for Peter Gabriel's first solo album, which featured a photograph of Gabriel wearing a mask with only his eyes visible. The image became another iconic design and was later referenced in Gabriel's music video for "Sledgehammer."

The group's success continued into the 1980s, with designs for bands such as Scorpions and Styx. However, the rise of digital technology and the decline of album sales led to the group's decline. Hipgnosis disbanded in 1983, but their legacy lives on in the countless album covers they created.

Hipgnosis was not just an art group, but a collective of artists who had a significant impact on the music industry. Their innovative designs helped to define the visual style of rock music in the 1970s and 1980s. Their work was not just a complement to the music, but an essential part of the overall experience. They created a world that fans could enter into and lose themselves in, just like the music they were listening to.

Here is a web-page with a gallery of album covers created by Hipgnosis

Record Label Information:

Red Label Virgin 206 927

Media Format:

12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

1977 Made in Germany / Netherlands
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Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: PETER GABRIEL - 1 CAR Self-Titled with Robert Fripp
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Peter Gabriel
  • Allan Schwartzberg
  • Tony Levin
  • Jim Maelen
  • Steve Hunter
  • Robert Fripp
  • Jozef Chirowski
  • Larry (Wires) Fast
Complete Track-listing of the album "PETER GABRIEL - 1 CAR Self-Titled with Robert Fripp"

The detailed tracklist of this record "PETER GABRIEL - 1 CAR Self-Titled with Robert Fripp" is:

    Side One:
  1. Moribund in Burgermeister
  2. Solsbury Hill
  3. Modern Love
  4. Excuse Me
  5. Humdrum
    Side Two:
  1. Slowburn
  2. Waiting for the Big One
  3. Down the Dolce Vita
  4. Here Comes the Flood

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