Phil Collins announced his retirement from music in 2011 to spend more time with his family. Four years later, the English singer-songwriter is ready to make a comeback.
"I'm no longer officially retired," Collins told Rolling Stone. "The horse is out of the stable and I'm raring to go."
The first part of his return will come early next year when he releases the reissues of his albums "Face Value" and "Both Sides" on Jan. 29. The albums will include the original studio material as well as unheard demos and alternate versions of songs.
"I got very involved in these reissues," Collins said. "We even re-shot all the covers, which was my idea. I'm easily flattered. If people rediscover the old stuff and show interest, it would be silly to not make more music."
The "In the Air Tonight" singer had to push the release of the reissues after he underwent emergency back surgery this summer. An MRI show his "back and hips were just shot" after he woke up one morning and couldn't move his right foot.
Collins lost almost all hearing in his left ear in 2000 and suffered a dislocated vertebra from drumming on the 2007 Genesis reunion tour, which caused severed nerve damage in his hands, leaving him unable to play the drums. Fortunately for him, his most recent surgery may give him the ability to sit down at the kit again.
"After this surgery, though, the doctor said to me that my vital signs were all there," he said. "He said to me, 'If you want to play drums again, all you have to do is practice."
Collins hasn't released a studio album since 2002's "Testify," which he supported with his "First Farewell Tour." He also released a collection of Motown covers in 2010 on the album "Going Back," but he has plans to release a new solo LP and head back out on the road.
"My kids are now 10 and 14 and they want to see what their dad does," Collin said. "They were in nappies when I was last on the road. They love my music and I'd like to take them out so they can enjoy it."
See below for the complete track lists from the "Face Value" and "Both Sides" reissue albums (via Rolling Stone).
"Face Value": Deluxe Edition Track List
1. "In The Air Tonight"
2. "This Must Be Love"
3. "Behind The Lines"
4. "The Roof Is Leaking"
5. "Droned"
6. "Hand In Hand"
7. "I Missed Again"
8. "You Know What I Mean"
9. "Thunder And Lightning"
10. "I'm Not Moving"
11. "If Leaving Me Is Easy
12. "Tomorrow Never Knows"
Bonus Tracks
1. "Misunderstanding" - Live
2. "If Leaving Me Is Easy" - Live
3. "In The Air Tonight" - Live
4. "Behind The Lines" - Live
5. "The Roof Is Leaking" - Demo
6. "Hand In Hand" - Live
7. "I Missed Again" - Live
8. "....And So To F" - Live
9. "This Must Be Love" - Demo
10. "Please Don't Ask" - Demo
11. "Misunderstanding" - Demo
12. "Against All Odds" - Demo
"Both Sides": Deluxe Edition Track List
1. "Both Sides Of The Story"
2. "Can't Turn Back The Years"
3. "Everyday"
4. "I've Forgotten Everything"
5. "We're Sons Of Our Fathers"
6. "Can't Find My Way"
7. "Survivors"
8. "We Fly So Close"
9. "There's A Place For Us"
10. "We Wait And We Wonder"
11. "Please Come Out Tonight"
Bonus Tracks
1. "Take Me With You"
2. "Both Sides Of The Story" - Live
3. "Can't Turn Back The Years" - Live
4. "Survivors" - Live
5. "Everyday" - Live
6. "We Wait And We Wonder" - Live
7. "Can't Find My Way" - Demo
8. "I've Been Trying"
9. "Both Sides Of The Story"
10. "Hero" - Demo
