Phil Collins' succeeding album to his dark, melancholy, self-created Both Sides is also primarily created and written by him, but this time, it takes on a positive, bright tone to the music. The opening title track alone is not only the album's best song but is also an immediate departure from his previous work from the positive lyrics to the enlightening vibe. Sadly, everything this album has to offer is placed upfront, resulting in an album that is still too long and uninspired for its own good even with its polished production values and crossover tendencies. There's a couple good tunes here (namely "Just Another Story" and "Wear My Hat"), but it wasn't enough to stop the momentum of Phil's gradual downward slope in both relevance, artistry, and mainstream success.
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