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Understanding In The Air Tonight (2023x16)

Air date: Oct 13, 2023

In the pantheon of legendary drum fills, few songs come close to the legacy of Phil Collins' solo debut single. But In The Air Tonight is about more than just a drum fill: The song is a perfectly crafted slow burn, patiently building up an overwhelming atmosphere before finally delivering on the implicit promise made by its slow crescendo. So let's talk about it!