: Some listeners find it a "faithful look back" that does the original justice. Others appreciate it as a tribute to Ringo Starr's innovative drumming, noting that Collins—as a world-class drummer himself—effectively reinterprets the complex rhythmic patterns.
: The track famously fades into a brief, hidden a cappella rendition of "Over the Rainbow". Although the album was released shortly after John Lennon's death, Collins has stated that "Tomorrow Never Knows" was recorded and mixed over a year prior and was not originally intended as a memorial. Critical Reception Phil Collins - Tomorrow Never Knows
: The track utilizes sinuous drones and sped-up backwards riffs that echo the spirit of the original but adapt it to a "Star Wars age" aesthetic, characterized by sharp, technological production. : Some listeners find it a "faithful look
: Collins delivers what some reviewers describe as "automaton-like wails" that maintain the hypnotic vision of the original lyrics. Although the album was released shortly after John
Phil Collins ' cover of the Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows" serves as the experimental closing track of his 1981 debut solo album, . The recording features a dense, psychedelic atmosphere created through a blend of electronic drum machine effects and live drumming. Production and Musical Style
Reception of the cover is highly polarized among critics and fans:
The inclusion of a psychedelic Beatles cover was a departure from the stark, R&B-influenced pop found elsewhere on the album, such as "In the Air Tonight" and "I Missed Again". It remains the only cover song on the standard version of the album.