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Title: A beautiful, rewarding listen
Review: Actually 4 1/2 stars. After releasing 1986's excellent "So," Peter Gabriel took six years to complete a new album. The result is "Us," which is an exploration of love and relationships. Gabriel continues his interest in world beats, incorporating African and Middle Eastern sounds into many of the album's songs. To be honest, the album's impact isn't immediately obvious--the true genius lies in the subtle, cascading melodies and gentle rolling rhythms that are gradually discovered. Tracks like "Come to Talk to Me, "Love to Be Loved" and the gorgeous "Secret World" percolate rather than explode, gradually building to a release. The lyrics are great in the typical Gabriel fashion, and his vocals are perhaps the best of his career. If you like Peter Gabriel and are willing to invest a little bit of time to get to know the music, "Us" is a richly rewarding record.
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