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Title: Passionate examination of love and the pain it can cause
Review: US lets Gabriel examine the emotional ups and downs of relationships. Starting with the plaintive cry for communication on "Come Talk to Me," US takes the listener on a journey through the passion,("Steam") playfulness, ("Kiss That Frog")and the pain ("Digging in the Dirt," Blood of Eden")of life's great challenge, our ability to love and what can happen when it doesn't last. The music's softer here than on his earlier work; it has a meditative quality befitting the subject matter. The emotional depth here is stunning; Gabriel allows you to feel what he feels. A daring example of an artist whose willingness to share his turmoil has resulted in a moving experience.
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