{"product_id":"phil-collins-but-seriously-cd","title":"Phil Collins - ...But Seriously [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhil Collins' ...But Seriously was the moment he turned his eye toward the wider world, and this CD edition in softpak packaging brings back his 1989 album in fine form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the decade Collins was one of the biggest stars on the planet, and he used that platform to make a more socially aware record. Alongside the love songs and breakup ballads, there are songs about homelessness, apartheid and political unrest, all wrapped in the polished, horn-driven pop and big, booming drum sound that had become his signature by then.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother Day in Paradise is the album's best-known moment, a gentle, piano-led plea for compassion that features David Crosby on backing vocals. I Wish It Would Rain Down brings in Eric Clapton for an aching, gospel-tinged ballad, his guitar lines weaving through Collins' anguished vocal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the brighter side, Something Happened on the Way to Heaven bursts with punchy horns and an irresistible groove, while Do You Remember? offers a wistful, bittersweet look back at a love that slipped away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmbitious, heartfelt and impeccably produced, ...But Seriously stands as one of the most successful albums of Collins' career, and a reminder of how deftly he could blend conscience with catchy, radio-ready songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57439085789489,"sku":"603497807277","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2026\/7313\/files\/1200x1200bb_19fd8789-969a-4174-bf10-85ecddb8393c.jpg?v=1794152074","url":"https:\/\/vinyl.com\/products\/phil-collins-but-seriously-cd","provider":"Vinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}