Peter Gabriel - Secret World Live

An Incredible Power

Spacing his live album releases about a decade apart, Peter Gabriel shows how a major artist can create a gem out of a much too-often used template to toss product into the marketplace with minimal time or effort involved.

There is a continuity to the set - the 15 tracks were recorded on November 16 and 17, 1993, at Palasport Nuovo in Modena, Italy, with the two disks clocking in at an impressive 99:45. There is also an incredible energy in the performances that shows Gabriel at the height (for the U.S. market) of his popularity; the release peaked at a decent #23 on the 1994 Billboard 200 album chart.

Gabriel has a special gift as a story teller and his lyrics touch fans in individual ways. This is a solid collection to hear his brilliance before an appreciative audience. December 12, 2008

By far my favorite live CD of ANY artist

If I had to own only ONE live performance CD, Secret World Live would be it. I also have the DVD version which is OK but the audio transfer on that is horrid and the CD version is INFINITELY superior.

My all time favorite band is U2 which I've seen numerous times live and own all their live CDs and live concert DVDs but the power and brilliance put out on Secret World Live CD is truly mind blowing.

The versions of the songs Secret World, Red Rain, Sledgehammer, In your Eyes are much much better than the studio versions in my opinion. If you have a good sound system the difference is readily apparent with all the tiny nuances of the many instruments utilized and the bass and drums in particular thump.

I have listened to this CD over and over, still am not bored of it and and no other live performance CD from any artist comes close. December 12, 2008

Secret World Live is a Hidden Gem

Peter's Live Performance is nothing short of a masterpiece using unique combination of different instruments,backup vocals, and being creative with many songs over seven minutes long. Gabriel's talent live creates a magical journey where you can really feel part of the show.
Among favorites is: In Your Eyes, Secret World,Don't Give Up, and Steam. September 8, 2008

~~ This is awesome!!! ~~

I typically find it hard to enjoy a live album if I know the studio versions really well (and vice-versa if I knew the live versions first). But this one is an amazing exception (along with Wilco's 'Kicking Television')! "Secret World" and "Shaking The Tree" are OUTSTANDING! The energy is insane. Paula Cole sang on the Eurpean leg of this tour (damn, I wish she had been with him in Orlando '93). She's just brilliant! I know some may find this blasphemous, but I prefer her vocals on "Don't Give Up" over Kate Bush. And that's my .02. Buy this CD!!!! April 23, 2008

Secret World Live a Must

Secret World Live is a must for any Peter Gabriel fan or someone who wants to become one. The live show accentuates his already masterful songs. It is heavy on songs from US his new album at the time but also includes such classics as In Your Eyes, Sledgehammer, etc. February 9, 2008

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