PRE-ORDER - 11/13/2026 Release Date
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Description
With Both Sides, Phil Collins stripped everything back—literally. Writing, performing, and producing the entire album himself, he created his most unfiltered and personal record, a late-night confessional that trades stadium-sized hooks for atmosphere, emotional nuance, and a kind of fragile honesty rarely heard at his commercial peak.
Born out of a period of deep personal turmoil, the album leans into mood and texture: brooding synths, patient drum programming, and melodies that unfurl at their own pace. Songs like “Both Sides of the Story” and “Can’t Turn Back the Years” wrestle with empathy, regret, and the impossible task of untangling the messiness of relationships, while quieter moments—“Everyday,” “We’re Sons of Our Fathers”—reveal a songwriter searching for clarity more than catharsis.
Long overshadowed by his blockbuster hits, Both Sides stands as one of Collins’ most quietly daring works. It’s reflective, intimate, and deeply human—a record that invites listeners into his internal world and lets the walls stay down.
Format / LP
Released / 11/13/2026
Catalogue / RHI-729267
Barcode / 603497803231
Artist / Phil Collins
Label / Rhino
Genre / Pop / Rock