Phil Collins is a one-man band. He still can’t dance; there are only three uptempo songs on this solemn set; but he sings and plays, or programs, all the instruments without missing a beat. If you didn’t know any better, you might even think you were listening to another Genesis album.

No, Both Sides isn’t as epic as We Can’t Dance; few albums are; but it’s a worthy follow-up. The voice of Phil Collins remains a blanket of melody and there’s a warm comfortable atmosphere in these songs. Most of them are good, but some, including the idyllic title track, are great.

my rating = 4 of 5

1993