Gabriel, the former frontman for Genesis whose solo career proved to be just as hot as the group’s, will soon release first album since 2002’s Up.
In 2010, the collaborative, eccentric album, called Scratch My Back, will feature collaborations with Gabriel’s musician friends, and will only include music without guitars or drums. Furthermore, the singer will take his friends’ hits and will give his interpretation of the songs.
According to John Metcalfe, who helped Gabriel sing and produce some of the songs, the album is bound to be a hit. "I’m not allowed to say who, just yet, but there are some very, very famous singers and bands involved. It sounds amazing, even though I say it myself. It is literally Peter with an orchestra, sometimes the orchestra is quite large, then there are some more chamber music-style, sparse songs."