Peter Gabriel - So -2012- -25th Anniversary Spe... Info

Perhaps the most fascinating element of the anniversary edition for die-hard fans is the second disc, subtitled "So: DNA." This collection of early demos, rough mixes, and works-in-progress strips the iconic songs down to their skeletons. It is a songwriter’s masterclass.

This version focuses on the original album and Gabriel’s legendary live performances. Amazon.com Disc 1: So (Remastered) Peter Gabriel - So -2012- -25th Anniversary Spe...

| Song | Why it matters | |------|----------------| | Courage (B-side) | Powerful, dark track from the So sessions – should have been on the album. | | Sagrada | Instrumental outtake; ambient & haunting. | | Don’t Give Up (alternative version) | Different vocal take & mix; no Kate Bush – instead, Peter sings the female part himself (raw). | | This Is the Picture (alternative version) | Stripped-down, more experimental. | | Big Time (dance mix) | 12" extended version – pure 80s production gold. | | Curtains | Short, eerie piano piece. | | Gaia | Another session outtake, tribal rhythm. | Perhaps the most fascinating element of the anniversary