Next week, on October 11th, Peter Gabriel returns with New Blood, a 14-track effort of reworkings from the alternative maestro that sees him “dabbling” with a 46-piece orchestra. Rolling Stone has the exclusive on three cuts off the LP: “Intruder”, “San Jacinto”, and “The Rhythm of the Heat”. The word “enchanting” accurately describes all three. Gabriel sounds emotionally assertive, coming off less like the rabid multi-instrumentalist he’s known for and more like an assured conductor that refuses to leave the stage. If you’re familiar with the man’s discography, you’ll know these three tracks date back to 1980 (“Intruder”) and 1982 (“San Jacinto”, “The Rhythm of the Heat”), making them 30 years old. Thanks to Gabriel’s work here, they continue to shine.

We’ll see how the others fare next week, when New Blood surfaces October 11th. Speaking of which, are you in the mood to dig back into Gabriel’s discography? Here’s your chance. If not, check out the three cuts over at Rolling Stone.