Flotsam and Jetsam

Flotsam and Jetsam is a compilation album by Peter Gabriel. It was released on September 13, 2019. This collection features B-sides, remixes and rarities spread across the period that commences from his first solo album 'Peter Gabriel' (1977 Car), to 'Up' (2002), with additional tracks added in 2019. It is essentially a sequel to "Shaking The Tree: Sixteen Golden Greats," and a comprehensive look at four decades of Gabriel's career, highlighting not only the hits, but also fan favorites, alternate mixes, and previously unreleased tracks.

Peter Gabriel is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock band Genesis. After leaving Genesis, he launched his solo career with "Solsbury Hill" as his first single. Known for his innovative music videos, Gabriel has been a champion of world music, and his work has influenced numerous artists across different genres.

Through "Flotsam and Jetsam," Gabriel explores the edges of his songwriting, often with innovative and fascinating results. The collection comes in three volumes, divided chronologically by decade (70s, 80s, 90s-10s), and combines pioneering remixes, B-sides that rival his album tracks in terms of quality, film contributions, benefit recordings and previously unissued material. This set only enhances Gabriel's reputation as an imaginative, innovative artist, reminding us that even the less well-known parts of his catalog are worth exploring.