...But Seriously [2016 Remaster] [Turquoise Vinyl]

Spawning four hit singles, But Seriously topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. While pursuing much of the same formula as on No Jacket Required, there was also a move toward more organic production as Collins abandoned some of the drum machines and prominent keyboards in the up-tempo numbers in favor of live instrumentation. The decision was a good one as there's no doubt that tracks such as "Find a Way to My Heart" and "Hang in Long Enough" have enough bite to outlast his more dated sounding mid-80s material. As usual, there are a bit too many generic ballads here, but when Collins moves out of his formula as on the dramatic gospel-influenced "I Wish it Would Rain Down," featuring Eric Clapton, the results are staggering.

Tracks

Disc 1
Hang in Long Enough
That's Just the Way It Is
Do You Remember?
Something Happened on the Way to Heaven
Colours
I Wish it Would Rain Down

Disc 2
Another Day in Paradise
Heat on the Street
All of My Life
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
Father to Son
Find a Way to My Heart