Phil Collins – Face Value

Phil Collins – Face Value

Released in 1981, Face Value marked Phil Collins' debut solo album and introduced a more personal, emotionally charged side of the musician best known at the time as the drummer and vocalist of Genesis. Written during a period of significant personal upheaval, the album combines introspective songwriting with inventive production, powerful performances and a distinctive blend of rock, pop and soul influences.

The record is best known for the iconic “In The Air Tonight,” whose haunting atmosphere and legendary drum break helped make it one of the most recognisable songs of the 1980s. Elsewhere, tracks such as “I Missed Again,” “If Leaving Me Is Easy,” and “Behind The Lines” showcase Collins' versatility as both a songwriter and performer, balancing heartfelt ballads with energetic pop-rock arrangements.

A critically acclaimed and commercially successful debut, Face Value established Phil Collins as a major solo artist and remains one of the defining albums of the early 1980s.

Tracklist

1. In The Air Tonight (5:27)
2. This Must Be Love (3:55)
3. Behind The Lines (3:54)
4. The Roof Is Leaking (3:15)
5. Droned (2:49)
6. Hand In Hand (5:20)
7. I Missed Again (3:40)
8. You Know What I Mean (2:33)
9. Thunder And Lightning (4:11)
10. I'm Not Moving (2:30)
11. If Leaving Me Is Easy (4:54)
12. Tomorrow Never Knows (4:18)
13. Over The Rainbow