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Face Value
by Phil Collins
The 2120th greatest album of all time
Face Value is Phil Collins' 1981 debut solo album that blends pop rock and soft rock with soul and R&B influences, built around spare, atmospheric production and personal lyrics drawn from his divorce. The record is best known for the moody song 'In the Air Tonight', which features Collins' signature gated drum sound and a slow, tension-filled arrangement; elsewhere the album moves between melodic ballads and horn-tinged pop, establishing the emotional and stylistic template for his solo work.
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