The Filter

I downloaded an early version of The Filter two years ago and was underwhelmed. But Peter Gabriel’s recommendation software has had a complete makeover and is close to being released in beta.

It’s all grand, and goodness knows I am loathe to disparage St. Peter, whose musical work I adore, but I have yet to see any recommendations on any kind of site that have ever shown me something I haven’t already heard of. Indeed, in the original Filter, I was constantly being recommended the latest Depeche Mode or Nine Inch Nails albums. Thrilling.

Here’s hoping the new Filter surprises me and sets the world on fire…