Frida’s 1982 hit has a couple of great audio tropes, but the highlight is definitely the gated reverb on the drums. It sounds like a Phil Collins ripoff, except it *is* Phil Collins backing one of the A’s from ABBA.

This may have been peak gated reverb!

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Phil Collins – “In the Air Tonight” (1981)
Roland CR-78 lays the cold foundation before the thunderous live fill. A masterclass in tension.
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jamming a little with loads of compression and gated reverb

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