Phil Collins - Tomorrow Never — Knows

While the original Beatles version was a groundbreaking piece of 1960s psychedelia, Collins' interpretation is often described as more downtempo and reflective.

: Conversely, critics at Ultimate Classic Rock have labeled it an "absolutely atrocious" moment on an otherwise strong album, calling the production a "mess from top to bottom". Context within Face Value Phil Collins - Tomorrow Never Knows

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. While the original Beatles version was a groundbreaking

: 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 It remains the only cover song on the

: 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.

Reception of the cover is highly polarized among critics and fans: