On this day in music history: September 8, 1982 - Security (aka Peter Gabriel 4), the fourth solo album by Peter Gabriel is released. Produced by David Lord and Peter Gabriel, it is recorded at Ashcombe House in Bath, Somerset, UK from Mid 1981 - Mid 1982. Gabriels first release for new label Geffen Records, he will record the album in his home studio in Bath, and is his first to be recorded and mixed on digital recording equipment (using a Sony mobile recording truck). Gabriel will make extensive use the Fairlight CMI sampling keyboard and Linn LM-1 drum machine on the project. As with his previous work, the songs cover a wide variety of subjects, including personal issues and public concerns dealing with trust, jealousy, fear, and human rights. It will spin off two singles including his first US top 40 single Shock The Monkey (#1 Mainstream Rock, #29 Pop, #64 R&B). To promote the album in the UK, Gabriel will appear on The South Bank Show with footage detailing the recording sessions. The visually striking music video for Monkey directed by Brian Grant (Olivia Newton-John, Tina Turner, Donna Summer) will also become a favorite on MTV and will go into heavy rotation. The success of the album broaden Gabriels fan base beyond his loyal cult following in the US, setting the stage for his next album So, which will make him a worldwide pop star. Security (aka Peter Gabriel 4) will peak at number twenty eight on the Billboard Top 200, and is certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 22:00:14 +0000
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