Turn It On Again: The Hits

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The sound of Phil Collins's distinctive voice set against a pulsing synthesizer and pounding electro/acoustic percussion became one of the most characteristic and ubiquitous sounds of 1980s (and early '90s) rock. And if Collins's solo work during that period seemed occasionally indistinguishable from that of his band, it was only evidence of the remarkable transformation that Genesis had undergone from its late '60s art-school roots. Indeed, the idea of an eventual Greatest Hits package would have been laughable then. But as the original quintet turned quartet (with the departure of vocalist Peter Gabriel) and then trio (when guitarist Steve Hackett left), the spotlight focused with increasing intensity on Collins and his pop and R&B sense. Though it overlooks a few contenders ("No Reply at All" and "Taking It All Too Hard") in service of balance (and the inclusion of late-model Genesis frontman Ray Wilson), this is a good sampler of one of rock's most consistent (if predictable) hit-makers. Gabriel and Hackett also return for one new track, reuniting the original quintet for a richly textured update of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway 's "The Carpet Crawlers." --Jerry McCulley

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Turn It On Again: The Hits

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A fairly good Genesis compilation gets better and expanded
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Release Date: 2007-06-11

Tracks:

Turn It on Again
No Sone of Mine
I Can't Dance
Hold on My Heart
Jesus He Knows Me
Tell Me Why
Invisible Touch
Land of Confusion
Tonight Tonight Tonight
In Too Deep
Throwing It All Away
Mama
That's All
Illegal Alien
Abacab
No Reply at All
Carpet Crawlers 1999

Tracks:

Paperlate
Keep It Dark
Man on the Corner
Duchess
Misunderstanding
Follow You Follow Me
Many Too Many
Your Own Special Way
Afterglow
Pigeons
Inside and Out
Trick of the Tail
Counting out Time
I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
Happy the Man
Knife, Pt. 1
Congo

Album Description

2007 Digitally remastered double-disc set. To coincide with the Genesis European tour which commences in Helsinki from 11th June, Virgin / EMI release a double CD special Tour Edition of the band's Hits collection. This double CD will be available for a limited period (until end of 2007) whilst the band are on tour (including U.S) EMI. 2007.

Album Details

2007 Special Double CD Edition of the Anthology of the Former 1970's Progresssive Rock Band who in the 1980's Became One of the the World's Biggest Selling Pop Bands. This Edition was Created to Celebrate the Group's 2007 World Reunion Tour that Brings the "...and Then There were Three" Trio Back Together Once Again. The Second Disc of this Special Set Includes One off Singles Like "Paperlate" and "Pigeons" (From the UK "Match of the Day EP"), as Well as "Follow You, Follow Me", "Misunderstanding", "Many Too Many" and the Ray Wilson Lead "Congo".

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A fairly good Genesis compilation gets better and expanded.......2007-06-28

Genesis' October, 1999 release Turn it On Again - The Hits has been re-released in time for the band's reunion tour (a Stateside release may be forthcoming).
The two discs in the set contains 34 songs and all but one of the tracks (the 1999 re-do of Carpet Crawlers) are freshly remixed by Genesis engineer Nick Davis, and features close to two and a half hours of music.
It also contains a 16-page booklet with a cool looking collage as well as the song titles and writing credits, what songs came from which albums, pictures of the album covers, and thank you's.
Disc 1 is their most recent stuff from 1980 to 1991. We start with the 1980 album Duke's most famous track and this compilation's title cut "Turn It On Again". then we have five tracks from the 1991 US Top 5 album We Can't Dance (No Son of Mine (edited), I Can't Dance, Jesus He Knows Me, Hold on My Heart which were all the big hits from the album and the album cut "Tell Me Why"). Then we have five tracks from 1986's Top 3 album Invisible Touch (the album's chart-topping title cut, Throwing It All Away, Tonight Tonight Tonight(edited), Land of Confusion and In Too Deep all of which were singles). Then there are three tracks from the 1983 Top 10 self-titled effort a/k/a The Shapes Album (the atmospheric "Mama" (here in edited single form with some bits I don't think I ever heard on any version prior to this), the US Top 10 hit "That's All" and Illegal Alien (remixed for this collection)). Then we have two tracks from the first Genesis album to reach the US Top 10 called Abacab (first is the album's title cut (here in single edit form) and then "No Reply at All"). The first disc ends with the 1999 re-recording of the 1974 album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway's classic cut "The Carpet Crawlers" dubbed "Carpet Crawlers 99" and is a nice, unique re-recording of the classic Lamb Lies Down album track (this is the only piece on this compilation which was NOT remixed).
Disc two covers 1970-97. We start with "Paperlate" from the UK 3 X 3 EP and the original US edition of the Top 10 album Three Sides Live. Then we pick up with two more tracks from 1981's Abacab ("Keep it Dark" and "Man On the Corner"). Then we have two more tracks from 1980's Duke ("Duchess" and the US Top 20 hit "Misunderstanding"). The band's first US Gold selling Top 20 album, 1978's And Then There Were Three is represented by two tracks ("Many Too Many" and the US Top 30 hit "Follow You Follow Me"). 1977's Top 30 charting Wind and Wuthering is represented by "Afterglow" and "Your Own Special Way". Next is two tracks from the 1977 UK released EP called Spot the Pigeons. First is "Pigeons" and then "Inside and Out" (the only other way to get these tracks is to buy either the Genesis 1976-82 6-CD/6-DVD box set OR buy the Genesis Archives 2 1976-1992 box set). The band's first US Top 40 album A Trick of the Tail is represented by the album's title cut. Then 1974's The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway is represented by the full version of "Counting Out Time" (the remixed version on Platinum Collection was edited by 10 seconds). 1973's Selling England by the Pound is represented by "I Know What I Like". Next is the single track "Happy the Man" (which was not on an album and is only available on the Genesis archives 1967-75 box set so this is a nice taster of the rarities on the Gabriel years box set). The 1970 album Trespass is represented by the first half of the centerpiece "The Knife". We close things with the track "Congo" from the band's poorly received 1997 album Calling All Stations (which featured Ray wilson in Phil Collins' microphone stand).
This is another great start point for those who want to either discover Genesis or rediscover them in a new light. Or if one chooses, start with The Platinum Collection. Turn it On Again The Hits (2007 Tour Edition) trumps the 1999 single disc dreked version and, like The Platinum Collection, is a stellar look back on one of rock's best bands.
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Calling All Stations: THEY'RE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-06-27

This past year, there have been many great group fom the past that have buried the hatchet and decided to reunite. It is a absolutely great thing, especially when the music industry, seems to be more interested in acts today that are just about gloss and no substance like Beyonce', Jennifer Lopez, and Kelly Clarkson. With that, the fact that acts like The Police are touring again as reunion tours is really one of the best notions to go out and see what classic rock is made off. That also goes the same from Genesis. Their reunion offically came together back in April with a appearance at VH1's Rock Honors concert, as Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks returned for a new go-around that sounds great. To celebrate a import hits record has gotten better than ever to expand that style and sound.

The 2007 Genesis Turn It On Again: The Hits Tour Edition, expands a fairly good hits package, into a much more definitive collection, reflecting on the groups longtime era of great pop music during the 70's, 80's and 90's. The collection includes 34 great tracks that sound even better than ever, and show that great music comes from the heart. The songs here expand nicely, and works a bit better than the previous 2005 Platinum Collection, which overlooked a lot of great tracks. The collection includes classics like No Son Of Mine, Jesus He Knows Me, the #1 smash Invisble Touch, In Too Deep, and Follow You, Follow Me, to name a few. The collection also includes overlooked tracks from the original Turn It On Again including the upbeat No Reply At All, Paperlate, and the somber Man On The Corner from Abacab. The collection works very well, and really does a great job of reminding people of an era that now seems to be lost and often forgotten. Sadly, the record does overlook a few tracks, but not as many standouts as other Genesis collections did before, as tracks like Ripples, the Peter Gabriel storytelling from The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway and the haunting Home By The Sea weren't displayed here, but they were from the Platinum Collection.

All in all, Turn It On Again: The Hits Tour Edition works nicely as a wonderful reintroduction to Genesis, and what makes great songs stand out better than what is supposed to be hot today in the music industry. Although not completely definitive, it works well as a great buy, with a lot of attitude taht works. It is just unfortunate this version hasn't been released in the U.S. yet, but hopefully it will. Otherwise, I recommend this one in favor over the 3 CD Platinum Collection.

Album Cover: B

Songs: B 1/2+

Price: B+

Remastering: A-

Overall: B+

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The best song Genesis ever recorded is EDITED?
Somebody tell those Gabriel nerds to "SHUT UP!"
A collection off songs that I can't hear anymore
If a band stays together, it will change.
Genesis in One Pop

Turn It On Again: The Hits
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Tracks:

Turn It On Again
Invisible Touch
Mama
Land of Confusion
I Can't Dance
Follow You, Follow Me
Hold On My Heart
ABACAB
I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
No Son Of Mine
Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
In Too Deep
Congo
Jesus He Knows Me
That's All
Misunderstanding
Throwing It All Away
The Carpet Crawlers 1999

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The sound of Phil Collins's distinctive voice set against a pulsing synthesizer and pounding electro/acoustic percussion became one of the most characteristic and ubiquitous sounds of 1980s (and early '90s) rock. And if Collins's solo work during that period seemed occasionally indistinguishable from that of his band, it was only evidence of the remarkable transformation that Genesis had undergone from its late '60s art-school roots. Indeed, the idea of an eventual Greatest Hits package would have been laughable then. But as the original quintet turned quartet (with the departure of vocalist Peter Gabriel) and then trio (when guitarist Steve Hackett left), the spotlight focused with increasing intensity on Collins and his pop and R&B sense. Though it overlooks a few contenders ("No Reply at All" and "Taking It All Too Hard") in service of balance (and the inclusion of late-model Genesis frontman Ray Wilson), this is a good sampler of one of rock's most consistent (if predictable) hit-makers. Gabriel and Hackett also return for one new track, reuniting the original quintet for a richly textured update of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway 's "The Carpet Crawlers." --Jerry McCulley

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The best song Genesis ever recorded is EDITED?.......2007-05-16

This is a fantastic but not flawless collection. However I have a major complaint: The best song Genesis ever recorded, Mama, is edited. All the other songs: Tonight-X3, ABACAB, were all edited for the better. However Mama totally loses its power. Hearing Phils soaring vocals, the drum buildup, the keyboards, and that maniacal laugh set the dark atmesphere. You can feel Phils soulful begging for the prostitute. Than to have edited verses is a disgrace. Great otherwise though.

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Somebody tell those Gabriel nerds to "SHUT UP!".......2007-03-29

Sure Pete was good but Phil was BETTER. Anyways, this is classic 80s rock with songs ranging from prostitution (Mama) to drug addiction (Tonight-x3) to Political awareness (Land of Confusion). These songs`ll have you rockin out and singin along. I only wish they`d get rid of Congo and bring in the steller Illegal Alien. Fantastic album, top-to-bottom. Phil, Mike, Tony, Steve, and Peter at their finest.
P.S. Worth the price for the Gabriel-Collins duet remake of The Carpet Crawlers alone!

A collection off songs that I can't hear anymore.......2007-03-13

The hits are there, but if you want the best, search somewhere else
because the best tracks on Genesis's albums haven't been heard on radio.
For instance, the best cut of Duke is Duke's travel - Duke's end, so what you have on this cd...of course Turn it on again and Misunderstanding.
Another example maybe ? The best on "Genesis" album is Home by the sea - Second home by the sea, so what you have on this cd ? Of course, you get Mama and That's all. So again, if you want the hits, this is the one, if you want the best, don't take this one !

If a band stays together, it will change........2007-01-18

It's true, if a band stays together it will change, and sometimes become something different. Genesis changed quite a bit from the Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett days, but then it had also changed from the Ant Phillips
days as well. And. let's not forget that Phil Collins was not an original member of Genesis. He was a very talented drummer and singer who auditioned for the band and was accepted into the fold somewhere around 1970, roughly the same time Steve Hackett joined (unless I'm mistaken).
What I'm trying to say is that a band will undergo several changes as the years progress and with every change they will lose fans and gain fans. This is what happened to Genesis. There's nothing wrong with the Abacab, Invisible Touch version of Genesis any more than fans of that era thinking the Lamb lies down on Broadway, I know what I Like version of Genesis is weird and unapproachable. This is a good CD. It's a good representation of the more commercial, but still very very good version of Genesis, with a bit of the Gabriel, Hackett version thrown in for good measure.
Bands change, it's natural.

Genesis in One Pop.......2006-08-24

"Turn It On Again: The Hits" is a one disc, 18 track compilation of Genesis' chart toppers. Though mostly from Phil Collins' Genesis, there is a track from Peter Gabriel's era, a track from the Ray Wilson "era", and even a bonus track where all the classic lineup members reunite for one last song. It's pop music and love songs for the most part, yeah, but they're very catchy, unique and fairly well crafted ones. I was born in the 1980s, and many of these tracks remind me of my early years at school, so it's got sentimental value for me as well.

Though often with rather icy 1980s production, Phil Collins has a way with his love songs lyrics and his vocals which is very warm, and you can feel the care he has for the relationship he is describing. That's not to say he can't tell a story, like when he tells us about the lonely TV addict in "Turn it On Again", or when he describes the broken down paternal relationship of "No Son of Mine", or even the slightly disturbing character of "Mama" with his sleazy, rhythmic laugh. They're not exactly stories like the ones Peter Gabriel used to tell to Genesis' music, but they're still pretty interesting.

Genesis have done a whole stack of albums, and on a one CD compilation that only covers hits there's a lot left out. Many of the 1970s albums don't get a track in at all.

Here's a rundown of how many tracks came from which albums:

1 track from "Selling England by the Pound" (1973)
1 track from "And Then There Were Three" (1978)
2 tracks from "Duke" (1980)
1 track from "ABACAB" (1981)
2 tracks from "Genesis" (1983)
5 tracks from "Invisible Touch" (1986)
4 tracks from "We Can't Dance" (1991)
1 track from "Calling All Stations" (1997)

The bonus track "Carpet Crawlers 1999" sees all the Peter Gabriel era members come back together (Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins) to sing the classic, cryptic song "Carpet Crawlers" from the 1974 "Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" record. Influential audio engineer (and singer of "Video Killed the Radio Star") Trevor Horn produces this new recording, and if you're a fan of his (like I am), you can tell. There's electronic sound effects and a more modern treatment of the vocals and synthesizers. The beat that Phil Collins lays down for this track was a bit unexpected, rather than the driving hand percussion of the 1974 version, he plays some rather laid back rhythms on his drum kit. It all makes the song feel a lot lighter than the original, like it was on a desert island rather than an etheral cathedral (which is what the original always reminded me of, if that makes sense).

There is a newer, 3 disc compilation out called "Plantinum Collection" but I prefer the remastering job on this compilation disc to that one, which has way too much audio compression for my liking. Just because it's "louder" doesn't mean it's clearer, in some cases it's just the opposite. It's mainly the older tracks that get that treatment. Anyway, with "Turn it On Again" you don't have to worry about anything like that.

Together with Phil Collins' "Hits", this will be all the pop Genesis that a casual listener will probably need. If you are looking for more of Peter Gabriel's Genesis, get the old 1970s albums one by one ("Trespass", "Nursery Cryme", "Foxtrot", "Selling England By the Pound" & "Lamb Lies Down on Broadway"). All those albums together make a "Best of Genesis" of a very different kind...

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Tracks:

Turn It On Again
Invisible Touch
Mama
Land Of Confusion
I Can't Dance
Follow You, Follow Me
Hold On My Heart
Abacab
I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
No Son Of Mine
Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
In Too Deep
Congo
Jesus He Knows Me
That's All
Misunderstanding
Throwing It All Away
The Carpet Crawlers 1999

Customer Reviews:

Repackaged.......2007-05-02

This is not an upgrade, all Rhino did was put a cardboard jacket on the CD.

If you have this CD it's the same as this one.

Turned On Again.......2007-04-28

This past year, there have been so many classic bands that have decided to reunite. With the success of acts like The Police and Van Halen coming back this past year, to reunite on tour, it has been a year of classic pop and rock reintroduced to a whole new audience, as well as die hard fans from years ago. That has also been a surprise with Genesis as well. Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks returned to touring as one, without founding member and original lead singer Peter Gabriel. Nevertheless, the feeling of classic rock from them is well-welcomed in favor of people who seem more interested in acts like Beyonce' or Kelly Clarkson. That being said, their classic first U.S. hits album has been re-issued to the public.

Turn It On Again: The Hits, Genesis classic 1999 greatest hits album has been re-relased to record buyers. The collection includes 18 tracks that've have reflected the groups longtime 30 year history of highs and lows. The songs have all been restored nicely, as well as it sounded when it was first issued. The collection includes great tracks, but mostly from the era when Phil was the lead singer. The songs include hits like That's All, their #1 smash Invisible Touch, Abacab, Turn It On Again, No Son Of Mine, and Follow You Follow Me. Although the collection sounds great, nothing new has been added to the record. The album still overlooks tracks like No Reply At All, Illegal Alien, Trick Of The Tail, and Man On The Corner.

Still, there maybe a few songs that haven't been added but Turn It On Again by Genesis is a really good single disc reflection of their career, but not as close as their 2005 Platinum Collection. Nevertheless, this is a good re-introduction to those who haven't yet heard the invisible touch of what made Genesis sound great. This is why there hasn't been a complete misunderstanding.

Album Cover: B

Songs: C 1/2+

Price: B+

Remastering: B 1/2+

Overall: C+

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Turn It on Again: The Hits
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Tracks:

Turn It on Again
No Sone of Mine
I Can't Dance
Hold on My Heart
Jesus He Knows Me
Tell Me Why
Invisible Touch
Land of Confusion
Tonight Tonight Tonight
In Too Deep
Throwing It All Away
Mama
That's All
Illegal Alien
Abacab
No Reply at All
Carpet Crawlers 1999

Tracks:

Paperlate
Keep It Dark
Man on the Corner
Duchess
Misunderstanding
Follow You Follow Me
Many Too Many
Your Own Special Way
Afterglow
Pigeons
Inside and Out
Trick of the Tail
Counting out Time
I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
Happy the Man
Knife, Pt. 1
Congo

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Turn It on Again: The Hits
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Manufacturer: EMI
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ASIN: B000PMLIL8
Release Date: 2007-06-25

Tracks:

Turn It on Again
No Sone of Mine
I Can't Dance
Hold on My Heart
Jesus He Knows Me
Tell Me Why
Invisible Touch
Land of Confusion
Tonight Tonight Tonight
In Too Deep
Throwing It All Away
Mama
That's All
Illegal Alien
Abacab
No Reply at All
Carpet Crawlers 1999

Tracks:

Paperlate
Keep It Dark
Man on the Corner
Duchess
Misunderstanding
Follow You Follow Me
Many Too Many
Your Own Special Way
Afterglow
Pigeons
Inside and Out
Trick of the Tail
Counting out Time
I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
Happy the Man
Knife, Pt. 1
Congo

Album Description

Limited digitally remastered two CD Tour Edition of this classic Genesis compilation released to coincide with their 2007 European tour. This double disc features all 18 tracks included on the standard U.S. single disc edition then adds an additional 16 tracks including 'Illegal Alien', 'Paperlate', 'Keep It Dark', 'No Reply At All' and many more. The tracks are in a completely different order than the single disc pressing as well. This double CD will be available for a limited period (until end of 2007) whilst the band are on tour (including U.S). 34 tracks. Virgin.

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Turn It On Again - The Hits
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ASIN: B000PMFW8S
Release Date: 2007-07-02

Tracks:

Turn It on Again
No Sone of Mine
I Can't Dance
Hold on My Heart
Jesus He Knows Me
Tell Me Why
Invisible Touch
Land of Confusion
Tonight Tonight Tonight
In Too Deep
Throwing It All Away
Mama
That's All
Illegal Alien
Abacab
No Reply at All
Carpet Crawlers 1999

Tracks:

Paperlate
Keep It Dark
Man on the Corner
Duchess
Misunderstanding
Follow You Follow Me
Many Too Many
Your Own Special Way
Afterglow
Pigeons
Inside and Out
Trick of the Tail
Counting out Time
I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
Happy the Man
Knife, Pt. 1
Congo

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Solid Genesis Pop with a Few Gems

Turn It on Again-Hits

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Release Date: 2006-03-14

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Solid Genesis Pop with a Few Gems.......2006-04-05

I admit that I came to Genesis after the departure of Peter Gabriel, which means that I was listening to top 40 Genesis versus the more challenging music Genesis did with Peter Gabriel. Despite the lack of experimentation and depth, Genesis did turn out one serviceable song after another, and a few of these songs are excellent.

This CD focuses on the Phil Collins years, which likely makes sense from the title, "The Hits." As I noted above, Peter Gabriel was trying for a more cutting edge and artistic sound that some consider progressive rock. Typically that type of rock doesn't make for commercial hits, though the music is often artistically better than most released singles. The CD also includes one song from the post-Phil Collins years, "Congo." Thus there is at least an attempt to represent Genesis throughout the group's existence.

I was surprised to hear more keyboards in these songs than I remembered hearing. One of the characteristics of many popular 80s groups was their heavy reliance on synthesizers and other keyboards, and Genesis was no exception. As an example, "Abacab" from 1981 was strongly keyboard oriented.

"Invisible Touch," "I Can't Dance," "No Son of Mine," and "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" are among the numerous top 40 hits that Genesis seemed to churn out regularly throughout the 80s into the early 90s. These songs make this CD perfect for the casual fan. However, there is more on this CD.

"I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)" is a reggae-influenced song featuring the original five-member lineup from 1973s "Selling England by the Pound." This song seems a little out of place in comparison to the predominantly middle-of-the-road pop selections featured on this CD. The intro to this song has a very progressive sound that becomes a flavor as the song evolves. The full-bodied sound is more alternative and challenging than much of Genesis's pop music years.

Another song that seems a bit out of place is "Congo." This song from the post-Phil Collins CD "Calling All Stations" still retains a pop flavor, but with four members in the lineup and a styling that could recall Duran Duran at the peak of that group's popularity. I enjoy this song and am tempted to either borrow or buy the CD from which it comes to see whether the other music on that CD is consistent with this song.

The last out-of-place song is a 1999 remake of "The Carpet Crawlers" from 1974's "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway," hailed by some as a great progressive album. Several reviewers have stated that this song is a great improvement over the original, and wish the rest of the album would be re-recorded. In some ways I consider this particular song the best from this entire CD. I have considered buying "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" since others have compared that CD to other progressive albums I have enjoyed.

You know what you are going to get with a Genesis "hits" CD. The pop was solid, generally very listenable and good; little in the way of breakthrough music. However, at least three of the songs give you a flavor of the breadth of Genesis. For the casual fan that enjoys Genesis's top 40s music, I highly recommend this CD. For those that preferred Genesis before Phil Collins became the lead vocalist, you may want to stick to buying the albums from the Peter Gabriel era.

Note that "Turn It on Again: The Hits" is available in several versions. This version is an import. Each version varies in price and availability. You may wish to determine the availability of the various versions prior to purchasing to be able to determine which version best meets your needs. Enjoy!

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125 Years of the Dresden Philharmonic, 1870-1995 (Box Set) [Box set]

You Don't Miss a Thing

Y Sus Amigos [Import]

Zooropa

XOM

World of Trance V.17 [Import]

The King

For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night