Genesis

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Witnessing an attempt at genre crossover is kind of like watching a logrolling competition. The failures are almost as excruciatingly embarrassing for the audience as they are for the performer. But when one gets a glimpse at one of the rare success stories: Ah! What a thing of beauty! Genesis's 1983 eponymous release sits proudly in the latter camp. Laying down nine midtempo tracks that are full and crisp without wearing too glossy of a pop sheen, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford create an aural world where Yes fans and those who like chart-toppers live in harmony. And whatever lyrical well Collins chooses to tap proves to be a gusher, whether he is dipping into reservoirs of Gabrielan menace ("Mama," "Home by the Sea," "Silver Rainbow"), stealing a page from pop music's huge tome of conflicted-heart numbers ("That's All," "Taking It All To Hard"), or getting just plain ol' ridiculous ("Illegal Alien"). At the risk of seriously ruffling indie-rock feathers, one might even say that, in a way, Genesis sits as the great-grandfather of Radiohead's OK Computer. The idea that your body can rock while your brain gets tickled ain't a new one; it's just that people don't put it into practice that often. --Bob Michaels

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Genesis

Average customer rating: Superb edition even without the SACD layer Essential for any Genesis fan Fully Utilized Re-mastering Techniques! THIS is what you've been waiting for ... Do you like Phil Collins?

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Tracks:

1. Dance On A Volcano
2. Entangled
3. Squonk
4. Mad Man Moon
5. Robbery, Assault And Battery
6. Ripples
7. A Trick Of The Tail
8. Los Endos

Tracks:

1. Eleventh Earl Of Mar
2. One For The Vine
3. Your Own Special Way
4. Wot Gorilla?
5. All In A Mouse's Night
6. Blood On The Rooftops
7. Unquiet Slumbers For The Sleepers...
8. ...In That Quiet Earth
9. Afterglow

Tracks:

1. Down And Out
2. Undertow
3. Ballad Of Big
4. Snowbound
5. Burning Rope
6. Deep In The Motherlode
7. Many Too Many
8. Scenes From A Night's Dream
9. Say It's Alright Joe
10. The Lady Lies
11. Follow You Follow Me

Tracks:

1. Behind The Lines
2. Duchess
3. Guide Vocal
4. Man Of Our Times
5. Misunderstanding
6. Heathaze
7. Turn It On Again
8. Alone Tonight
9. Cul-De-Sac
10. Please Don't Ask
11. Duke's Travels
12. Duke's End

Tracks:

1. Abacab
2. No Reply At All
3. Me And Sarah Jane
4. Keep It Dark
5. Medley: Dodo/Lurker
6. Who Dunnit?
7. Man On The Corner
8. Like It Or Not
9. Another Record

Tracks:

1. Paperlate
2. Evidence Of Autumn
3. Pigeons
4. You Might Recall
5. Naminanu
6. Inside And Out
7. Vancouver
8. Me And Virgil
9. It's Yourself
10. Match Of The Day
11. Open Door
12. The Day The Light Went Out
13. Submarine

Album Description

Lavish 2007 twelve disc box featuring the first five installments in the Genesis remaster campaign (each double disc installment is digitally remastered and features a Hybrid SACD + NTSC/Region 0 DVD), a 48 page case-bound book PLUS an exclusive bonus double disc set featuring an additional 13 non-album tracks (only available in this box)! This bonus double disc is also in the hybrid SACD plus PAL DVD format. The SACD features 13 remastered audio tracks on an SACD Hybrid disc which is playable on both normal CD and SACD 5.1 Surround players. The DVD features the same 13 audio tracks in DTS 5.1 Surround Sound plus two rare video extras including a music clip and an interview. From their Progressive Rock beginnings to their commercial superstardom, Genesis created some of the most challenging, creative and rewarding albums of their generation. This special edition not only offers bonus material, but also allows the listener to experience the album as never before! EMI.

Customer Reviews:

Superb edition even without the SACD layer.......2007-07-25

For a Genesis fan this product is a MUST, even for non-so professional ears like mine, the 5.1 mix is really good. It's a sad that, for price reasons ( I think) RHINO decided to exclude the SACD layer of this records, wich I really like to hear.
Is a great experience to re-discover classic albums as Duke, ...and then there where, etc. Veeery refreshing.

Essential for any Genesis fan .......2007-07-17

I was 14 when Genesis' "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" came out, and my music world was never quite the same after that. When Peter Gabriel left, it was quite the shock and it looked like that might be it for Genesis. But instead, the band surprised everyone (including themselves) by delivering what is arguably their finest album ever ("A Trick of the Tail") and would march on for many years, taking lots of left and right turns. I, for one, was quite taken aback with the turn taken with "Duke" and "Abacab", neither of which I ever bought. Until now.

"Genesis 1976-1982" (6 CDs, 6 DVDs) is extraordinary on so many levels. I'm not going into a dissection of each of the 5 studio albums from that period, except to say that having now listened to "Duke" and "Abacab" from start to finish (and with the benefit of 25+ years hindsight), I can see what the band was trying to do. Each of the albums is now also onto 5.1 Surround Sound, and that sounds absolutely amazing, if you have the right audio set-up at home (which I happen to have). The 6th CD "Extra Tracks" (13 tracks, 59 min.) collects odds-and-ends from various EPs, B-sides and other miscellaneous "lost" songs from that period. The colletion sounds a bit disjointed because, well it IS disjointed, although I love "Inside and Out", with a furious Tony Banks solo towards the end, wow, and better yet is "It's Yourself", which really shoulda been included on the "Winds & Wuthering" album, just outstanding.

The real pay-off on this set are the various visuals added onto the DVDs. Let's start with the absolute best of the whole bunch: a 45 min. concert from 1976 (on the "Trick of the Tail" DVD), with (surpisingly) excellent audio and video and stunning tracks like "Fly on a Windshield", "Entangled" and "Los Endos" (I saw Genesis on their 1977 tour and this brings back many memories). Equally good is a 45 min. excerpt from a 1980 London show (on the "Duke" DVD) with killer performances like "In the Cage", "Dance on a Volcane" and again "Los Endos"). Also not to be missed is a 40 min. 1978 BBC documentary called "Three Dates with Genesis" (on the "And Then There Were Three" DVD), where the BBC reporter follows the band on 3 shows (Germany, Holland and then Knebworth). The real eye opener is of course to see a behind the scenes look at a big festival like Knebworth in 1978 (admission price: 5.50 British Pounds!), it's like watching a time capsule. Each of the 5 studio albums comes with a "2007 reissue interview", which lasts about 15-20 min. each and is quite interesting the first time around. This box-set also collects the many videos the band did, which are quite enjoyable (I remember seeing the "Robbery, Assault & Battery" video as a kid on Belgian TV in 1976; hadn't seen it since). Last but not least, the set contains a nice 48 page booklet with great liner notes.

I can't emphasize enough how estatic I am with this reissue. I already was tempted to buy this when Best Buy ran it with $30 off, but then when I saw that Amazon sells it at FIFTY PERCENT OFF, I immediately jumped on it and ordered it here. Best decision in a long time. This box set is absolutely essential for Genesis fans from the 1970s. As for Genesis fans from the latter era, give this a look and listen. Chances are you'll be stunned, in the best possible way.

Fully Utilized Re-mastering Techniques!.......2007-07-14

As it is with most avenues that Genesis have journeyed down over their 40- year career, this first boxed set to be released out of the eventual three, is innovative, refreshing, and thought- provoking. Just with the knowledge that this 5- album, 12-disc collection is only the first of three re-mastering sessions is enough to stir emotion for several weeks upon end. One could never think that just one group of artists could have the vast history that Genesis posses.
Indeed, this set documents their Beginning and Empirical stages with grandeur like only Hackett, Collins, Rutherford, and Banks could.
I quite liked seeing Steven Hackett in the first two "Review Documentaries" for the albums "A Trick of the Tail" and "Wind and Wuthering". These alone, are worth having the DVDs. All five Review Documentaries are fantastically insightful. With interviews with Hackett, Collins, Banks, and Rutherford; how could they not be?!
There are plenty of other extras on these DVDs, of course. All five DVDs contain photographs of the touring programs from the coinciding tour that took place with the given album. All contain at least 2 videos from that period. As you reach the Duke and ABACAB DVDs, you get actual music videos as we know them to be currently. Although, it must be noted that the "concert film" for A Trick of the Tail and the "three dates with Genesis" for Wind and Wuthering are the true gems out of all five DVDs. Even the interesting and often comical videos for the ABACAB period don't quite match up to these.

Then, there are the DTS 5.1/ Dolby Digital re-masterings that are found on the DVDs. Why American versions of the CDs do not contain the SACD, I've no idea. They are re-mastered in Dolby Stereo, however; giving the records a much more lush and coherent sound.
A special note to those who are playing the music videos on the DVDs : You must select the type of sound quality that your DVD player/ sound-system is capable of. If you do not have the ability to play DTS 5.1 audio but you select that audio, the sound will be absent from the music videos. There are two instances where you are given the chance to select the type of audio you want. If you fall victim to not having the capabilities of playing the DTS 5.1, do not freak out or think that the DVDs are damaged; simply select the Dolby Digital audio selection instead of the DTS. Other than that, you should be smooth sailing for weeks to come!

There really is no need to get into how first-class the records, themselves, are. If you're a fan of Genesis, you know that these are simply some of the most brilliantly written tunes of modern music. All five albums express emotions that inspire all who listen. The musicianship that is exposed by every song, by all four members of the band can't be compared with. This isn't even mentioning the voice of Phil Collins; a man with one of the most distinctive singing voices in music history. Not to mention that Banks and Rutherford occasionally offer their vocal talents on a few songs.
The last aspects worth significant mention are the "Extra Tracks" CD and DVD. This is the same format as the five conventional albums: the CD is re-mastered with Dolby Stereo (not SACD or DTS) and the DVD holds the DTS 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround sound. As for the songs themselves, there could be an entirely new record based off the vitality of these songs. Many of these tracks were B-sides to ABACAB singles and Duke singles. Some of the others can be found on the 3X3 EP. The remaining can be found on their other EP from this time period.

Superior sound quality, distinguished song composition, admired presentation, and indisputable talent has always been the name of the game for Genesis. It's magnificent to see a band of artist who still maintains these traits after 40 years.

Nothing this ingenious could be rated anything less them 5 stars!

THIS is what you've been waiting for ... .......2007-07-12

Wow.

I'm 45. I've been a Genesis fan since I was 15. I've been really frustrated by the 'lack of attention to detail' of the last group of Genesis so-called "Remasters" (the absolute WORST packaging, including incorrect liner notes, and really ugly boxes on the back of EVERY Jewel case with the track listing -- yeah, some art work -- AND the title track of "The Lamb Lies Down...." actually FADED in, like on all other CD versions of the song, including the Japanese mini-lp version... good grief, anyone who knows the friggin' song KNOWS this has a hard beginning on the piano.)

OK, I haven't really studied the liner notes yet, but I can absolutely say that the packaging is a whole lot better for the 5 albums in here -- complete art work faithful to the original LP releases, including complete lyrics ("abacab" included). Even the CD labels are faithful to the original releases (The US domestic releases have ATCO/ATLANTIC labels -- I would have preferred The Great Charisma Label actually, and suspect the UK/European discs were pressed with them instead). This package DOES contain a 6th disc, with 13 B-sides and EP tracks recorded between 1976 and 1981.

But The Thing is, of course, the music. So what about the music?

I want to say right away that I haven't heard every track in here yet. But of what I've heard, these recordings sound fantastic. Davis clearly went back TO THE MASTER TAPES this time, and these are not only remastered, but they are remixed. For example, so far, of ALL the tracks that fade out (for example, "Wot Gorilla", "A Trick Of The Tail", "Inside And Out") that I've heard, they are all slightly extended. And there are differences in the sounds at the end of these tunes (you don't hear that decending tone so prominently at the end of "Wot Gorilla" as on the original mix, and the fade is extended just so nicely -- and on "Trick Of The Tail", again, a nice extended fade, and you don't hear Collins "grunts" at the end as prominently).

Of course, as a previous review has stated, "Submarine" is the full-length B-side single version with the hard ending, and "It's Yourself" comes complete with an extra verse (sometimes heard on some really bad-sounding bootlegs). And at least they included "Me & Virgil" and "Match Of The Day" (omitted from the Archive 2 Box) -- which also, I might add, sound just great!

My ONLY complaint (so far) would be that for some reason, "It's Yourself" fades, like on the Archive 2 Box. I have the Italian single version; this song actually has a really sweet hard ending, and it doesn't make sense that someone would want to fade out the song when a perfect ending exists on the master tape. But that's what they did. Go figure. What I'd LIKE to have is that ending tacked onto this remastered version.

Given that one complaint, I gotta say they finally got it right with this release -- and I can't wait for them to put out The Gabriel Years -- if the master tapes have been properly stored, there's no telling how these will sound (HOPEfully, they'll fix it so "The Lamb..." starts like the LP does ... withOUT the crackle).

Gary
YES, I am over the age of 13 ... lol.

PS: The package reviewed is the US Rhino release, and the tracks listened to were from the CD's and not the DVD's.

Do you like Phil Collins?.......2007-06-27

I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where, uh, Phil Collins' presence became more apparent.

I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Just listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority.

In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as, uh, anything I've heard in rock.

Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and, uh, Against All Odds. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist.

Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.

Average customer rating: A good collection for the begginers like me!!!!!! Great mix for the price! Good introduction ahead of Genesis' 2007 US tour What the Turn it On Again collection should`ve been...... Great musicianship, but can you - honestly - take Phil Collins seriously?

Platinum Collection Genesis Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hits Hit Genesis - The Video Show Love Songs: A Compilation...Old and New Foreigner - Complete Greatest Hits ASIN: B000641ZAE Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. No Son of Mine
2. I Can't Dance
3. Jesus He Knows Me
4. Hold On My Heart
5. Invisible Touch
6. Throwing It All Away
7. Tonight Tonight Tonight
8. Land of Confusion
9. In Too Deep
10. Mama
11. That's All
12. Home By the Sea
13. Second Home By the Sea
14. Illegal Alien
15. Paperlate
16. Calling All Stations

Tracks:

1. Abacab
2. Keep It Dark
3. Turn It On Again
4. Behind the Lines
5. Duchess
6. Misunderstanding
7. Many Too Many
8. Follow You Follow Me
9. Undertow
10. In That Quiet Earth
11. Afterglow
12. Your Own Special Way
13. A Trick of the Tail
14. Ripples
15. Los Endos

Tracks:

1. Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
2. Counting Out Time
3. Carpet Crawlers
4. Firth of Fifth
5. Cinema Show
6. I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
7. Supper's Ready
8. Musical Box
9. Knife

Album Description

Founded in the late '60s in Surrey, England, Genesis rose out of the ashes of earlier bands formed by schoolmates Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Michael Rutherford, and Anthony Phillips (who departed after 1969's Trespass, the album providing the final track on this stellar retrospective). Guitarist Steve Hackett soon signed on, as did drummer/vocalist Phil Collins, who'd later emerge (as would Gabriel) as a solo superstar. Following Gabriel's 1975 departure, Genesis grew from a progressive art-rock outfit into one of the biggest arena rock acts ever, with a long string of platinum-sellers and chart smashes. On this, their most comprehensive career-spanning collection to date, Genesis' remarkable evolution is revealed.

Customer Reviews:

A good collection for the begginers like me!!!!!!.......2007-07-04

I never care about Genesis, so I decided to try to listen to them so I just bought this collection. I like it!. My favourite cd was the second one! songs like Abacab, Turn it on again, makes me wants to hear this cd over and over

Great mix for the price!.......2007-06-17

For the price, this collection can't be beat. All the classics, all the hits, from all the different periods of Genesis.

A really good overview of their work.

Good introduction ahead of Genesis' 2007 US tour.......2007-06-07

Economic value: 5 Stars; Compilation: 4 Stars; Packaging: 3 Stars

Now that Genesis has decided to do the (take your pick: dreaded/hoped for) reunion tour this year, starting in Europe shortly, coming to the US later this year, it's time to revisit the only compilation that spans the entire Genesis studio catalogue.

"Genesis Platinum Edition" (3 CDs; 40 tracks; 235 min.) tracks the band's history in reverse chronological order, with one exception: the title track of 1997's "Calling All Stations", which is stuck at the end of CD1 and sounds totally out of place--for many reasons. But for that song, this covers Genesis 1971-1991, and it's amazing what these guys put out in 20 years, and how the band evolved. This compilation is a decent attempt to cover it all. CD1 (16 tracks, 78 min.) covers the band's most successfull years, and many of these tracks are also found on the "Turn It On Again - The Hits" compilation. Am I the only one to think that the songs from 1986's "Invisible Touch" album have aged very poorly? It makes me cringe to listen to them. (Note: "Tonight Tonight Tonight" comes in an edited, short version here.) CD2 (15 tracks, 77 min.) tracks the intermediary years and I was surprised how good these songs resonate still. Check out for example "Abacab" (in the full album version, thankfully), and "In That Quiet Earth/Afterglow", but shamefully "One for the Vine" is missing, one of the band's best tracks ever (and perhaps the best song Tony Banks ever penned). CD3 (9 tracks, 80 min.) covers the Peter Gabriel years (1971-1975), and while I did not mind (and at times greatly enjoyed) Genesis' evolution to a mainstream successful band, this era is still the most compelling for me. Check out "The Cinema Show" and "Supper's Ready" (both here in full length) if you're not familiar with them, you'll be blown away, I promise you.

There is no arguing with the economic value of this compilation: 4 hours of music for $20, you can't beat that. The packaging is a different story: skimpy liner notes, and the booklet is misprinted with pages out of order... I have seen Genesis in concert only once, in Brussels on the 1977 tour for "Wind & Wuthering" and I remember it as if it was yesterday. Unforgettable. While I know that this year's reunion tour is probably a money-grabbing thing, I nevertheless do plan on seeing them when they come to Columbus in September, for nostalgic reasons if nothing else.

What the Turn it On Again collection should`ve been.............2007-05-14

This is, without a shadow of a doubt THE best collection of my favorite band of all time. Disc 1 is what the TIOA CD shoulda been. Not just pure hit machine pop but some great prog like Home by Sea & Mama COMPLETLEY UNEDITED. Also has a hard to find piece called Paperlate remixed.-5 stars. Disc 2 has classics like ABACAB & Turn it on Again totally remixed. it ain`t Genesis at its best but its good.-4.5 stars. Disc 3 is a masterpiece, prog rock greatness with Suppers Ready! Nuff said.-6 stars. steller.

Great musicianship, but can you - honestly - take Phil Collins seriously?.......2007-05-11

Yeah, yeah, yeah, Peter Gabrial, Steve Hackett (later of "GTR," a band Creem Magazine referred to as "SHT"), Tony Banks, Chester Thompson, Mike Rutherford (he of "The Living Years" fam ), and...and...and...Phil Collins. EXCELLENT drummer! But WHY "push the envelope," seeing how annoying he can be? Oh well, "buy the ticket, take the ride," I guess...

Average customer rating: A Brilliant Masterpiece Hackett's Monument Arguably the Gabriel era's finest hour 34 years on A true masterpiece Absolutely the best Genesis album.

Selling England By The Pound Genesis Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Foxtrot Nursery Cryme The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway A Trick of the Tail Wind & Wuthering ASIN: B000002J1O Release Date: 1994-10-04

Tracks:

1. Dancing With The Moonlit Knight
2. I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
3. Firth Of Fifth
4. More Fool Me
5. The Battle Of Epping Forest
6. After The Ordeal
7. The Cinema Show
8. Aisle Of Plenty

Amazon.com essential recording

Often overshadowed by its immediate successor--The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway--this 1974 album features Genesis concert favorites such as the baroque "Firth of Fifth" and the epic "Cinema Show." It yields the group's first British hit, "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)." Singer Peter Gabriel's heady mixture of dark drama and cryptic commentary is tied to some of the band's most stunning arrangements: Steve Hackett's violin-like guitar melodies on "Firth of Fifth," Tony Banks's synth arpeggios on "The Battle of Epping Forest," and crisp, tight drumming throughout from Phil Collins. Collins makes his Genesis lead vocal debut on the acoustic "More Fool Me." The complex structures and poetic risks taken here may throw fans of later Genesis hits such as the cute "Abacab," but it's well worth coming along for the ride. --James Rotondi

Customer Reviews:

A Brilliant Masterpiece.......2007-07-17

'Selling England By The Pound' is indeed a brilliant masterpiece from beginning to end, and is one of the finest albums produced from the progressive rock movement that swept the music scene in the 1970s. The album is "bookended" by the building rocker "Dancing With The Moonlit Knight" and "The Aisle of Plenty", a reprise of the opening track. "Selling England By The Pound" definitely has a medieval-English feel that holds its own charming presence throughout the entire album. The album starts out with Peter Gabriel a cappella, with Steve Hackett making his way in on guitar and Tony Banks making a powerful entrance on acoustic piano. Before you know it, you're smack-dab in the middle of a damn good, solid rock piece. "I Know What I Like" is a rather humorous take on an interpretation of the cover art (according the the album sleeve), and if you listen closely, you can hear Gabriel laughing as he sings through the second chorus. "Firth of Fifth" opens with a Banks piano solo, and is actually one of his shining moments as his excellent piano work is a central figure in the song. "More Fool Me" is one of the first songs to not feature Peter as the lead singer, and is an opportunity to hear a very young Phil Collins at the microphone as the lead vocalist. "The Battle of Epping Forest" is a progressive rock epic from start to finish- complex, lengthy lyrics, numerous tempo changes, not to mention clocking in at almost twelve minutes long. The song is a milestone for the band in that it proved Genesis could stand up to the other progressive rock bands of the time such as Yes and King Crimson. My personal favorite on the album is the diverse soundscape "The Cinema Show". The song begins with Steve Hackett and Mike Rutherford on their 12-string guitars, picking their way through a beautiful intro after which Peter leads off with his unique style of sining about a modern day Romeo and Juliet... later in the song, a keyboard solo in the unusual 7/8 time performed by Banks signifies that the song isn't quite over yet and there's plenty left. I own many of Genesis' albums and this is one I continuously keep going back to-- it's Genesis at their best.

Hackett's Monument.......2007-06-02

I consider this album as one of Genesis's best, but strange enough I play it less frequently than for example Trick or Abacab. This is because you have to really sit down and listen to appreciate this masterpiece. Its greatness comes essentially from Steve Hackett, who produced here a few of the best guitar solos in the history of modern music. He never reached this superb level before and after Selling. Hey Steve, where are you ?

Arguably the Gabriel era's finest hour 34 years on.......2007-06-01

Genesis' fifth studio effort Selling England by the Pound was released in October of 1973.
By 1973, Genesis (which comprised of singer Peter Gabriel, bass player Mike Rutherford, keyboard player Tony Banks, drummer Phil Collins and guitarist Steve Hackett) had developed a cult following and respect with rock fans. However, the band's commercial aspects in the US were not great as Buddah Records (who distributed Charisma in the US) did nothing for the band. Charisma changed distributors Stateside from Buddah to Atlantic (which was home to Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Cream and many others) and this gave the band some confidence to record its next album as they were now at the same home as Zeppelin and The Stones. Would Selling England By the Pound be a classic or would the band fall from grace. Read on and find out.
We open the album with Gabriel singing the acapella intro to "Dancing With the Moonlit Knight" which told the tale of the demise of "good old England" and the rise of commercial, modern England. Gabriel's brilliant vocals and lyrics are matched by brilliant guitar work of Steve and Mike and additional musicianship from Tony and Phil as the song becomes a superb climactic rock number after its soft start. Next is the band's first UK Top 20 hit "I Know What I Like". This piece tells the story of a lawnmower sitting on the porch which was one of the band's first tracks to feature a synthesizer and a great piece. Next is the majestic "Firth of Fifth". It begins with a piano solo by Banks and launches into a grand epic. The song features a flute solo, a synthesizer solo and one of Hackett's most memorable guitar solos. The first half closed with "More Fool Me" which was Phil's second lead vocal with Genesis. A nice break-up song written by Mike and Phil.
The album's second half starts with "The Battle of Epping Forest" which is an epic about a gang fight with references back to medieval England and excellent muscianship by the Genesis members. Great piece. Next is one of Hackett's classic guitar pieces "After the Ordeal". Next is the epic "The Cinema Show" which is one of the band's best epics. From the opening 12-string guitar doodle, you are then thrown head first into a beautiful song for six minutes. Then, the song breaks into a superb synthesizer solo section which is hard to describe. We close the album with "Aisle of Plenty" which is somewhat of a reprise to the album's opening track but a nice piece nevertheless.
Selling England By the Pound gave Genesis their first crack in the US Top 100 album charts peaking at #70 in 1974 paving the way for more success in the future and eventually reached Gold status in US sales. It reached #3 in their native UK. Sales aside, Genesis were maturing and becoming a band to be reckoned with.
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A true masterpiece.......2007-05-24

Not much to say about this album - you HAVE to listen to it youreself.

Surfice it to say that i have been listening to this masterpiece for over 20 years now and i always get something new out of it everytime i hear it, and thats at least 3 times a week.

This music makes the hair on the back of my neck stand on end and brings tears to my eye with its sheer beauty, and the pleasure it gives me. No other album has ever had such an emotional effect on me.

Give it a try - it is sublime!

Absolutely the best Genesis album........2007-04-24

Anyone who thinks Invisible Touch was the zenith of Genesis' career is either unfamiliar with the Peter Gabriel era of the band or just plain cracked. This album is so ridiculously underrated that is makes me physically ill. Okay maybe that was a tad dramatic but drama is a given when it comes to Genesis. The only weak track on this album is the one sung by Phil Collins. It seems really out of place. Anyway, this is probably as ambitious and experimental as progressive rock can get and still be accessible. If you are unfamiliar with progressive rock Selling England is a good place to start.

Average customer rating: The best post-Gabriel Genesis of the 1970s trick of the tail excellent for personal reasons 19th century atmosphere pop songs - amazing ! Genesis near its peak

A Trick of the Tail Genesis Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Wind & Wuthering Selling England By The Pound Foxtrot The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway Nursery Cryme ASIN: B000002J27 Release Date: 1994-11-29

Tracks:

1. Dance On A Volcano
2. Entangled
3. Squonk
4. Mad Man Moon
5. Robbery, Assault And Battery
6. Ripples
7. A Trick Of The Tail
8. Los Endos

Customer Reviews:

The best post-Gabriel Genesis of the 1970s.......2007-07-17

If you are just getting into Genesis and are looking for your first Collins -era Genesis CD, this is the album. Although Genesis lost a powerful creative force with the departure of Peter Gabriel in 1975, the 1976 album 'A Trick of The Tail' let the world know that Genesis could survive as a leading progressive rock band without the presence of its former lead singer and extravagant stage performer. From the opening lingering guitar notes on 'Dance On A Volcano' to the rhythmic pounding bass on the mainstay instrumental 'Los Endos', 'A Trick of The Tail' witholds much of the same artistic musicianship that was rampant throughout the band prior to Gabriel's departure. Phil Collins steps into the spotlight as the new lead vocalist while maintaining his post at the drum kit in the studio and on stage, as well during this time period. Sounding "more like Gabriel that Gabriel did" according to some, this was Collins' moment as he filled the lead spot. 'Entangled' features a brilliant mixture of layered acoustic guitars that blends into a climactic synthesizer-Mellotron solo with Mike Rutherford filling out the remainder of the sound spectrum with his bass pedals. The title track was also made into one of the first music videos the band ever produced. 'Ripples' is a beautiful song whose central theme is growing older. All in all, 'A Trick of The Tail' is a masterpiece that sums up the musicianship and talent of Phil, Mike, Steve, and Tony and in my opinion is the best Genesis album produced in the late 1970s after Gabriel left... and very well may be one of the best Genesis albums period.

trick of the tail.......2007-07-13

I would like to point out that i was also to receive winds and wuthering
by the same artist "genesis " as there was a speciale offer buying them together, I m still waiting for wind and wuthering , could you fill me in please, as for the cd quality they are top,
thankyou and good day
cate

excellent for personal reasons.......2007-06-22

Sometimes you have favorite albums, and other times you have "personal" favorite albums. Albums that you like for personal reasons.

Genesis A Trick of the Tail is one of those albums. During the Peter Gabriel years (which were fantastic, by the way) they never really had an album that touched me on a certain unexplainable level.

I don't know what it is, but something about the music Genesis was making in the year 1976 really made me grow attached to them. The atmosphere of this album is extraordinary- so extraordinary it's hard to put into words. It's like every song was written with the intention of allowing the listener to hold on to their childhood years.

From "Dance on a Volcano" all the way to "Los Endos", I get the feeling the band members recorded this music with a certain spiritual meaning that can't be found anywhere else, from any other artist. It's about remembering and cherishing how innocent and adventurous life was as a child, and about not EVER taking those special years for granted. Just because we're adults doesn't mean we have to stop appreciating the way life was for us during those precious early years of our lives.

Hey, I know what I say above sounds corny, but when music sounds THIS good and THIS important, I get the feeling it was meant to be appreciated on a personal level. If you were a child and had a certain extremely powerful believe in God, the music on this album will probably take you back to those special years of your life.

"Ripples" is such a great song. I especially love the instrumental middle section. It puts a strong picture in my head of what it's like to die, and then floating above the solar system and reaching heaven. Something about the way the guitars are played in such a way where you can picture shooting stars surrounding you, and the piano tinkling really makes you think about a build up to something important. Great, great music.

It's progressive rock played with a lot of meaning. I strongly disagree with people who say rock and roll should always be short and sweet and to the point, because otherwise an album like this would never have been created. It's spiritual atmosphere is something that will never grow old, no matter how bad the worlds gets, or how many things go wrong in our lives. This album will always be here for us.

On another personal note, let me say before my mother died, she was a big Genesis fan. I know why now. This music reminds me of her, reminds me of heaven, and makes me think about life. For that, it doesn't get any better.

19th century atmosphere pop songs - amazing !.......2007-06-02

I can't find any weak songs on this record. The first side (on the original record, that is) with the superb array Entangled, Skunk and Mad Man Moon it is almost as good as side 2 of Abbey Road...

Genesis near its peak.......2007-05-03

A Trick of the Tail is one of my favorite Genesis albums, despite leading the band on its first baby steps toward bombast and mediocrity after (due to?) the departure of Peter Gabriel. But the musical ideas at this point in the group's history are still rich and under glorious exploration. Songs have very different and stunning textures, led by Phil Collins' strong percussion, with often great composition by Rutherford and Banks and strong collaboration all around. Trick of the Tail is near the peak of Genesis' musicial brilliance.

Average customer rating: Genesis - Foxtrot CD Not as unforgettable as Pink Floyd's "Echoes" Bliss Genesis' second album from the "classic era" still sounds superb 35 years on Genesis - Suppers Ready Is A Must Own For Any Fan Of Progressive Rock

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Tracks:

1. Watcher Of The Skies
2. Time Table
3. Get 'Em Out By Friday
4. Can-Utility And The Coastliners
5. Horizon's
6. Supper's Ready: Lover's Leap/The Guaranteed Eternal Sanctuary Man/...

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Foxtrot marked a decisive point in Genesis's career. An emerging art-rock band who were building up a growing cult following with a busy touring schedule, this album was an artistic and commercial landmark; it was their first album to chart. Including the classic "Watcher of the Skies" and Peter Gabriel's whimsically compassionate slice of life, "Get 'Em Out by Friday," the album's highlight is the ambitious sidelong epic "Supper's Ready." Comprising seven linked subsections, it was inspired apparently by a frightening experience where Gabriel's wife, Jill, felt she was possessed, and is a story of two lovers and the struggle between good and evil. Certainly it was the most innovative and entertaining piece the band had produced to date. The relatively rough production values could be seen as either detracting somewhat from the impact of the album or adding a pleasantly rough edge to what might otherwise be a somewhat prim sound. --James Swift

Customer Reviews:

Genesis - Foxtrot CD.......2007-07-05

This is a seminal record by the original Genesis - before they descended to pop/tatty end of things. Superb instrumentation, good use of backing musicians, fabulous, challenging lyrics. Seems ageless.

Not as unforgettable as Pink Floyd's "Echoes".......2007-06-08

There are a smorgasbord of prog-rock bands out there. Rush is one of them, but they are terrible. Pink Floyd is one of them, and no doubt they are the best. Genesis is one of them, but they are there. Their progressive music is so-so, difficult to listen to. Not too much of great tunes in "Foxtrot", though, but it delivers a poignant "Horizons". "Supper's Ready" is the one song that could have improved greatly. It changes drastically into different tunes and to this day, I've forgotten how it sounds. I remember "Echoes" because it works slowly from quiet sounds to dramatic points. That's a note. Genesis, work out the stuff a better way. Peter Gabriel must have pleaded for nostalgic, forest-fairy music.

Bliss.......2007-06-04

Simply wonderful stuff, this.
Being such a fan, an objective review is probably out of the question.
Indulge yourself if you are interested in this era, and the wonderful musicians that abounded.
It, as with its early sister albums, combines classical themes from all the arts, and is an absolute 'must buy'
This band were amongst the pioneers, if not the leading light in their genre.
Do yourself a favour and explore the inspired genius that was, Genesis.

Genesis' second album from the "classic era" still sounds superb 35 years on.......2007-06-01

Genesis' fourth album Foxtrot was released in October of 1972.
The album came out in a year that arguably prog was at its peak. That was the year that The Moody Blues hit #1 with Seventh Sojourn. ELP gave us the double whammy of Pictures at an Exhibition and Trilogy. Also, Yes gave us two classic out of Fragile and Close to the Edge. Jethro Tull gave us the album length suite Thick As a Brick (which hit #1). Also, Pink Floyd gave us Obscured by Clouds and were recording their masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon.
It was also in 1972 that Genesis gave us Foxtrot (complete with the cover depicting a woman wearing a fox's head and a red dress). This was the album that saw lead singer Peter Gabriel, keyboard player Tony Banks, bass player Mike Rutherford, drummer Phil Collins and guitarist Steve Hackett refine the sound that they had hinted at on its predecessor, 1971's Nursery Cryme. Foxtrot was also the album that gave the band its first charting success in the UK and helped bring them a following as you will find out why in this review.
We open the album with the epic "Watcher of the Skies" which starts the album off. The piece begins with Banks' swirling mellotron intro and then morphs into a classic Genesis track with superb playing by the Genesis members and Gabriel's vocals just burn here. This piece remains a fan favorite to this day. Next is the nice balladish sounding "Time Table". Some write this beautiful song off as "filler" but is still a great piece. Next is another highlight of the album which is the album's second epic called "Get 'Em Out By Friday". The piece is a bizarre story with superb lyrics from Gabriel and superb music by the band. We conclude the album's first half closed with "Can-Utility and the Coastliners" which was a great song.
Now, the second half of the album starts with "Horizons" which shows why Hackett was arguably Genesis' best guitarist. This classical guitar solo is so superb. Then the album's last piece is the 23 minute "Supper's Ready". This suite is up there with "Tarkus", "Close to the Edge", "Echoes", "2112" and "Thick as a Brick" in greatest long epics. The first part "Lover's Leap" is exceptionally strong with Gabriel's multi-tracked vocals, bizarre lyrics and superb 12-string work from Messieurs Banks, Rutherford and Hackett. Then the suite has a piano solo from Banks which segues into "The Guaranteed Eternal Sanctuary Man" section. Quiet vocals lead into a major key section which has everyone playing (Hackett's lead playing and superb drumming from Collins). The "Ikhnaton and Itsacon and their Band of Merry Men" follows and includes arguably Hackett's guitar solo on a Genesis record. Then this segues into the atmospheric "How Dare I Be So Beautiful" which is dreamy and exquisite. Then we go into the section's classic funny part known as "Willow Farm" which is just wild. All I can see is Peter wearing his flower mask whilst performing it (he got the idea of the flower mask from watching an old British kids show when he was a child). Then after a wild music section we go into the superb "Apocalypse in 9/8" section which has powerful lyrics plus an instrumental part that is amazing. Phil's drumming here is TOP NOTCH and Banks proves why he is the master of the organ. We then segue with bells tolling into the final section called "As Sure as Eggs is Eggs". It starts with a reprise of the music of "Lovers Leap" then morphs into a slowed down reprise of "The Guaranteed Eternal" section. Gabriel sings this part like it was the last piece he would ever sing. It is that great.
Foxtrot would almost reach the UK Top 10 and just missed the American charts but sales notwithstanding, this album is a testament to the classic "prog rock" era of Genesis.
RECOMMENDED!

Genesis - Suppers Ready Is A Must Own For Any Fan Of Progressive Rock.......2007-04-06

"Foxtrot" is another winner from the Gabriel led Genesis with it's mix of prog rock, social commentary, and tales of fantasy. The major highlight of this album is a song that many consider to be one of the all time great progressive rock epics "Supper's Ready". The 23 minute track basically covers the biblical book of Revelations as it's subject matter with the return of Christ after the apocalypse. Pretty heady stuff, and in lesser hands this could have been a disaster, but Genesis ultimately produce what may be the ultimate prog rock piece of work. The lyrics, music, and vocals all mesh perfectly on this one and the result is truly stunning. The rest of the album is great as well. It opens with one of the band's all time classics "Watcher Of The Skies". This track was a concert opener for several tours featuring frontman Peter Gabriel in his "batwing" outfit prowling the stage. After all these years the song remains a must listen. "Time Table" follows with it's relatively simple music and lyrics about medieval times. Two songs of biting social commentary follow with "Get `Em Out By Friday", and "Can-Utility And The Coastliners". The remaining track "Horizon's" is a short acoustic guitar instrumental by Steve Hacket that serves as a transition into the epic "Suppers Ready". The music on this disc is all top notch. Collins, Hackett, Banks and Rutherford are all at the top of their game here with outstanding solos and ensemble playing. Even Gabriel gets into the act with several nice flute interludes. "Foxtrot" is a great album and still serves as an inspiration to a myriad of prog rock bands to this day. "Suppers Ready" stands as one of progressive rock's finest moments and makes this album a must own for any fans of the genre.

Average customer rating: Music for a Splendid Voyage Amazing Classic! Best live album Great live album, but...

Seconds Out Genesis Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Wind & Wuthering The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway A Trick of the Tail Selling England By The Pound Live ASIN: B000002J29 Release Date: 1994-11-29

Tracks:

1. Squonk
2. The Carpet Crawl
3. Robbery, Assault And Battery
4. Afterglow
5. Firth Of Fifth
6. I Know What I Like
7. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
8. The Musical Box (Closing Section)

Tracks:

1. Super's Ready
2. Cinema Show
3. Dance On A Volcano
4. Los Endos

Customer Reviews:

Music for a Splendid Voyage.......2007-06-14

I have treated Seconds Out like it was a case of vintage Dom Perignon since I first heard it at age 16, shortly after it was released. I only bring it out when I need true transcendence, and it has NEVER disappointed.
The first four tracks are pleasant but, compared to the rest, merely excellent (though Carpet Crawlers is hypnotically mellifluous). From Firth of Fifth on, there is pure magic in every tune. They are almost all Gabriel compositions from the band's best era, and Collins had yet to go pop, so he gives each song the loving respect it deserves, and his strong voice takes the music places Peter's never could. Melding some of rock's wisest and most transportive lyrics with myriad melodies and thunderous climaxes, this is Genesis' masterpiece, and no other band has ever made it to this particular musical Valhalla.
Back when inner voyaging was my main occupation, I could always count on Firth of Fifth and Cinema Show to take me to the crest of a peak and launch me into the heavens. Time after time, year after year, those tunes carried me all the way home. If you've ever peaked so hard your entire body convulses with every note, you know what I mean. If you haven't, do your research on how to get there cleanly and wisely, get in the right time and place and mindset, and put these two tunes on, LOUD, loud enough to make you feel the music in every cell of your body, not just hear it; you'll get there, and it will change your life from that moment on.
This is yet another amazingly perfect live show recorded in Paris, like Babylon By Bus, Bill Evans' Paris Concert, and so many others. Paris makes the magic come to life. Spend some time in the city and it's easy to see why. The architecture and ambience are non pareil; it would be hard to not be inspired there. Genesis clearly were.
This music breathes and takes on a life of its own, especially on Firth, Cinema, the Musical Box crescendo, and Supper's Ready; how many bands can write a 25-minute rock symphony, and have it go this many places with this much color and depth? I can think of only one.
I haven't heard this cd, so I can't say if they've come close to the incredible vinyl version (hope so but doubt it). I have three original copies, and my pristine japanese virgin vinyl version still emerges from the vault once a year or so when the muses let me know that it's time to ascend to the land of pure bliss again. When cds were invented, my first thought was, Seconds Out with zero crackle and pop! But alas, cds suck and are flat and dead; digital simply can not touch analog for warmth and depth. Still, if ever a recording deserved a 5.1 super-cd ultimate This Is It version, it's Seconds Out.
Apparently Hackett left after this record because he was mixed down too far, among other reasons, but I think that helps the ghostly textures he created with his volume pedal and delays become part of the overall music, rather than a normal lead sound. There is a haunting feeling here (haunted by PG's spirit making sure his music and incomparable lyrics were respected?) that is far beyond the sum of each player's part. Chester's drumming (and Bruford's on Cinema) is in perfect harmony, their jazz chops adding to the band's progressive/classical feel, and the drum duet on Los Endos is another fine peak. Collins was a hell of a drummer, a forgotten fact.
Banks shows himself to be a major part of Genesis' magic, his endlessly melodic parts always making everything sound sublimely musical. He and Rutherford and Hackett were a magnificent team, and they left us with this incredible document. I've listened to many Genesis bootlegs but have never heard a show that was as musically superlative as this, though some of the Lamb tour is killer. Add to that the legendary sound quality...this is easily one of the finest-sounding live albums by any band ever---thank you Mr. Hentschel, you are a genius...and we have one of the sweetest recordings for inner space travel available on this planet.
This is NOT background music. It demands total immersion on great headphones or an audiophile system, vinyl much preferred, volume waaay up, lights out, phone off the hook, doors locked, mind wide open. Give it the respect it deserves, and Seconds Out will take you places you have never been, places where you become part of the music of the spheres and you are complete.
Bon Voyageeee!!

Amazing.......2007-06-08

I had this disk in vinyl, and finally I have decided to have it in CD.
Amazing, the sound and the presentation.
If you are a Genesis' fan, and specially about the Peter Gabriel's period in Genesis, you should have it. Don't doubt.

Classic!.......2007-05-07

If you are a fan of "classic" Genesis (i.e. the non-pop, recorded for radio stuff)this is the quintesential live Genesis album.

Best live album.......2007-03-09

My best friend talked me into going to the Genesis concert in 1977 in Seattle. Before the concert I only listen to A Trick of the Tail but I was blow away with the concert. Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks, Steve Hackett and Chester Thompson click as a group. Before this concert I was able to see YES, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull and other big groups from that era but Genesis 1977 tour was the very best concert I have every attended. When the Seconds Out album debuted I was reluctant to purchase it because of my bias from seeing the concert, but I was very wrong. This album captures the essence of the concert. I can put my headphones on and close my eyes and I will be transported back to the concert. I was able to see Genesis during there 1984 tour and it was not nearly as good as the 1977 tour. Of all the albums to own from Genesis this a must album. You will not be disappointed with the quality or the sound that is delivered.

Great live album, but..........2007-02-12

The sound is a bit "flat" if you see what I mean. I agree with some of the reviewer, the bass is hard to find sometimes, and the guitar is flat.
There are songs that I just hate on this album, even if I love the studio version of these same songs. The best example is "The lamb lies down", I think that it is a bad version, the vocal are horrible and the music is not better. I don't like "Robbery, Assault and battery" and "I know what I like"..Also, cutting "Dance on the volcano" was not a good idea, the best part of this song is not there (the ending section)
Now, let's give the good news, Firth of fifth is incredible, Supper's ready is well done also and The cinema Show is amazing. Good live version of Los Endos. Squonk and Carpet Crawlers are just OK, but the studio version are better. Overall, I am 50% satisfied with this double live album, hence the mid point rating.

Average customer rating: Troubling Reviews Above ...a definite classic! Almost as impressive and magic as Foxtrot GENESIS' SELF-TITLED ALBUM FROM 1983 TAKES PROGRESSIVE ROCK TO ANOTHER LEVEL. A Solid Album

Genesis Genesis Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Abacab Invisible Touch Duke And Then There Were Three Wind & Wuthering ASIN: B000002IGK Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Mama
2. That's All
3. Home By The Sea
4. Second Home By The Sea
5. Illegal Alien
6. Taking It All Too Hard
7. Just A Job To Do
8. Silver Rainbow
9. It's Gonna Get Better

Amazon.com

Witnessing an attempt at genre crossover is kind of like watching a logrolling competition. The failures are almost as excruciatingly embarrassing for the audience as they are for the performer. But when one gets a glimpse at one of the rare success stories: Ah! What a thing of beauty! Genesis's 1983 eponymous release sits proudly in the latter camp. Laying down nine midtempo tracks that are full and crisp without wearing too glossy of a pop sheen, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford create an aural world where Yes fans and those who like chart-toppers live in harmony. And whatever lyrical well Collins chooses to tap proves to be a gusher, whether he is dipping into reservoirs of Gabrielan menace ("Mama," "Home by the Sea," "Silver Rainbow"), stealing a page from pop music's huge tome of conflicted-heart numbers ("That's All," "Taking It All To Hard"), or getting just plain ol' ridiculous ("Illegal Alien"). At the risk of seriously ruffling indie-rock feathers, one might even say that, in a way, Genesis sits as the great-grandfather of Radiohead's OK Computer. The idea that your body can rock while your brain gets tickled ain't a new one; it's just that people don't put it into practice that often. --Bob Michaels

Customer Reviews:

Troubling Reviews Above.......2007-07-25

"The lighter side of deportation?"...I guess the only thing more insensitive than the above-mentioned quote is the fact that a band of this stature and success had to pick on people in desperate circumstances. There are a few things to like about this album but with women of color depicted as prostitutes in the Mama video and accusations that an illegal alien would sell his own sister for work blots it all out for me. Listen to the Lamb or "Supper's Ready" from the Seconds Out live album - that's greatness. This is not.

...a definite classic!.......2007-06-10

Genesis's 1983 self titled album is a classic!

The album features the band's earliest classic hits: the dark and eluring Mama, the hip ballad That's All, the Phil Collins signature ballad Taking It All Too Hard, the sophisticated album track Home By The Sea, and the silly Illegal Alien.

Genesis, the album, marks the band's gradual transition to mainstream pop (they would eventually make that transition complete in the follow up album Invisible Touch), and elevation to global superstardom. It is a definite classic!

Recommended

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Almost as impressive and magic as Foxtrot.......2007-06-08

In my view with this album Genesis showed that they were still one of the best symphonic rock groups. The fairy tale atmosphere is still there. The way Genesis has developed over 15 years is fascinating. People came and went. But they are still virtuosos, I am happy that they are on tour again. They come to Amsterdam and I have tickets !

GENESIS' SELF-TITLED ALBUM FROM 1983 TAKES PROGRESSIVE ROCK TO ANOTHER LEVEL. .......2007-04-28

I will be writing a review on the legendary masterpiece self-titled album entitled "GENESIS" by one of Rock's legendary all-time greatest bands ever. I give you one of England's pride and joy's, G-E-N-E-S-I-S! The legendary self-titled "GENESIS" album was originally released in 1983 on Vinyl/LP and Cassette on the Atlantic Records label which is a Warner Communications Company. This masterpiece album would be released on Compact Disc in the mid to late 80's. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the overall best informative and most accurate review possible.

At this point in GENESIS' career, The band was hot and on a roll while keeping themselves extremely busy keeping GENESIS on the charts by releasing new live material from the 1981-82 Tour. Following the success of 1981's "ABACAB" album, Phil Collins' successful solo debut album, 1981's "FACE VALUE," the 1982 mini EP "3 X 3," 1982's live album entitled "THREE SIDES LIVE" and Phil Collins' second successful solo album, 1982's "HELLO I MUST BE GOING," the GENESIS band comprising of Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford would soon regroup after a long break with new refreshing ideas for their new follow-up studio album to the extremely successful "ABACAB" album from 1981. After the songs were written for the new album, GENESIS would head into the recording studio and begin laying down the tracks. The band also wanted to utilize and use the best of the new modified and advanced top of the line synthesizer technology which includes computerized synthesized drumkits. And to top it off, GENESIS was going to record their new album in the same tradition and formula as Sir George Martin did with THE BEATLES and Brian Wilson would do with THE BEACH BOYS. GENESIS with longtime studio collaborator Hugh Padgham, would produce this new album by using the recording studio as a creative instrument to come up with fresh new ideas and sounds more than ever before. These ideas that the band came up with would soon take Progressive Rock to another level giving the music a little more solid synthesized Rock sound. After a certain amount of time went by, GENESIS would emerge and come out of the recording studio with the finished and completed acetate and submit the finished product to their record label company and employer, Atlantic Records. Atlantic Records would soon release the album as the legendary self-titled "GENESIS" album in 1983. The self-titled "GENESIS" album would turn out to be one of the band's greatest contributions, accomplishments and achievements in their whole history and career. In my opinion, the self-titled "GENESIS" album is without a doubt, a true testament of the sheer genius and musical creativity of three extremely talented individuals. The self-titled "GENESIS" album is also a fine fitting tribute to a great band that was truly indeed, far ahead of their time.

It is now time to let the Rock n' Roll music of GENESIS to speak for itself and back it up by doing all of the talking musically. The legendary masterpiece self-titled "GENESIS" album begins with the unbelievable mystical haunting synthesized Rocker "Mama," the refreshing and smooth Rocker "That's All," the breathtaking energetic Rocker "Home By The Sea," the beautifully slow turned fast synthesized Rocker "Second Home By The Sea," the merciless fast paced synthesized Rocker "Illegal Alien," the beautifully slow soothing song "Taking It All Too Hard," the amazing synthesized Rocker "Just A Job To Do," the incredible synthesized Rocker "Silver Rainbow" and the beautifully slow and rugged synthesized Rocker "It's Gonna Get Better." May I also add that all three bandmembers were on a mission to create and record the ultimate Progressive Rock album. Phil Collins' blistering lead vocals were sizzlin' red hot and on fire while recording and laying down the tracks for this legendary album. Phil Collins' explosive drumming followed by his perfect timekeeping, laid down the foundations for their music combining and solidifying their sound perfectly, beautifully and harmoniously.

Overall, this is one great album worth checking out and seeking further research and information into especially if you are a hardcore diehard GENESIS fan or a devout music collector. As for all of the curious newcomers and new beginners that are not quite familiar with the sound and music of GENESIS, you might want to research further and possibly invest into a GENESIS greatest hits compilation album. The reason for this is because it will save you a lot of money of having to buy all of their albums one by one. If you love all of the songs on their compilation album, it would then be in your best interests to purchase as many GENESIS album(s) that you may want. Which ever way you may choose, you will have taken a giant step in owning and starting your very own GENESIS music collection. You can do all of your researching and purchases either on Amazon com or at your nearest local Borders Books and Music store. If you ever get a chance, buy this album. You'll be glad that you did.

I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary masterpiece album to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This treasure album has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. This is one great priceless gem that no hardcore music fan or devout music collector would want to be without.

In closing, the self-titled "GENESIS" album would be released to highly critically acclaim. The band would soon after embark on a new World Tour promoting the "GENESIS" album in what would turn out to be one of their greatest tours ever. In the many years to come, GENESIS would record many more great albums and quickly embark on many more tours promoting them. But that, my fellow readers and reviewers, you will just have to stay tuned and read further about it at a later date in the near future. GENESIS will forever leave their mark and place in Rock n' Roll history and will never be forgotten. So here's to you Phil, Tony and Mike. Thanks for the great memories with many more still to come. Keep Persevering. Keep The Faith. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say more? Thanks for reading my review and I truly hope that you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have truly enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also deeply hope that all of you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. GENESIS RULES! Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever In Rock, John L.

A Solid Album.......2007-04-25

The Genesis album signaled yet another stage in Genesis's evolution as a band. Though this album came out just two years after Abacab it sounds very different. It also generated quite a number of popular hits.

The best parts of this album are Mama and Home By the Sea. Mama is a very artistic, menacing type of song that relies more on the spooky keabords and vocals than on complex musical passages. Home By the Sea is one of the most catching songs that they have ever written. Once that electronic drum beat gets into your head, don't think it will come out easily!

In my opinnion, That's All, Just a Job to Do, and Taking It All too Hard are decent pop songs, but nothing special. Other than That's All I tend to skip these songs when I'm listening. There is also "Illsegal Alien", which is too vauge and strange to be a concise political statement. The album picks itself back up at the end with the two good tracks "Silver Rainbow" and "It's Gonna Get Better".

In all, definitely a good album, though not one of the best. And watch out for that drumbeat (boom BAdaboom boom BA)

Average customer rating: ooh!that's one heck of a nurse! Genesis' most successful album in the US is still great 20 plus years on GENESIS ADDS THEIR INVISIBLE TOUCH TO THIS INCREDIBLE ALBUM. Genesis - Overexposed But A Decent Album The second worst album of Genesis

Invisible Touch Genesis Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Genesis Abacab No Jacket Required Duke We Can't Dance ASIN: B000002IJ2 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Invisible Touch
2. Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
3. Land Of Confusion
4. In Too Deep
5. Anything She Does
6. Domino (Part One-In The Glow Of The Night/Part Two - The Last Domino)
7. Throwing It All Away
8. The Brazilian

Amazon.com

There no doubt exists a school of rock purists who consider Invisible Touch the album where Genesis officially kissed street credibility goodbye and said hello to beer commercial anthems and puppet extravaganza videos. True, perhaps, but on the other hand, it's great to sing along to a good pop song, too. And this record has good pop songs in spades, from rock-solid I'm-not-so-tough-I-can't-cry-style tearjerkers ("In Too Deep," "Throwing It All Away") to zingy, gurgly pop confections ("Land of Confusion," "Anything She Does"). A few slightly more sprawling tracks are also included ("Tonight, Tonight, Tonight," "Domino," and the instrumental "The Brazilian"), but compared to the band's earlier attempt at art-rock opuses, even these feel a bit candy coated. We are talking about 1987, after all. Thin synth lines weren't retro. They just were. And we loved it. --Bob Michaels

Customer Reviews:

ooh!that's one heck of a nurse!.......2007-07-23

genesis really hit it big with invisible touch.they had 5 top 10 hits from this album. the top 10 hits were invisible touch (#1),throwing it all away(#4).land of confusion (#4), tonight tonight tonight(#3),and in too deep (#3).invisible touch remains my favorite album by genesis. speaking of land of confusion,the review title comes from the scene in the video when the ronald reagan spitting image puppet pushes the nuke button and says ooh!that's one heck of a nurse and gets bopped on the head with a snorkel. ed wilson

Genesis' most successful album in the US is still great 20 plus years on.......2007-06-22

English progressive rockers Genesis released their 16th overall album entitled Invisible Touch in June of 1986.
By 1986, lead singer and drummer Phil Collins was a solo superstar with his 1985 solo album No Jacket Required which hit #1, spawned singles and won him Grammies. Plus had hits with the soundtrack songs "Against All Odds" in 1984 and "Separate Lives" (with Marilyn Martin) in 1985. Plus he produced Earth Wind and Fire singer Philip Bailey's album Chinese Wall (which featured the two Phil's duet Easy Lover) and songs for Adam Ant's Strip album. Keyboard player Tony Banks had done the film score to the Kevin Bacon movie Quicksilver. Guitarist/bass player Mike Rutherford started his side project called Mike and the Mechanics which released its self-titled debut which spawned three singles.
In late 1985, the band plus co-producer Hugh Padgham recorded the follow-up to the 1983 self-titled effort. When the album was released, would fans embrace it or turn its back on the band. Read on and find out.
We kick things off with the chart-topping title track which has one of the best Rutherford riffs I ever heard and is still a great pop number today. Next is the first of two epics "Tonight Tonight Tonight". This track speaks about the evils of drugs and the seedy parts of life and with the drum machine loop, created a masterpiece. The song was released as a single with over FOUR MINUTES chopped from this classic and was another US Top 10 hit. We follow with "Land of Confusion" which was a great rocker. Who cannot forget the video where the puppets of the band and the late Ronald Reagan are dominating the clip. This track was another Top 5 hit here in the US. The album's first side closed with another Top 10 hit "In Too Deep" which was a nice ballad to close the first half.
The driving "Anything She Does" kicks off the album's second half and is an incredibly fun rocker with amusing supermodel-oriented lyrics that are right on the money, and the synth horns on it sound remarkably like the real thing. The video for this was funny and included the late Benny Hill as their head of security Fred Scottle Esquire! Next is the 11 minute plus epic "Domino". The first section "In the Glow of the Night" is wistful and superb. Then the section ends suddenly and we dreamingly then segue into the powerful "The Last Domino" which is killer despite the Simmons drums which slightly date the song. Next is the album's second US Top 10 hit "Throwing It All Away" which was a superb ballad. We then close the album with the atmospheric instrumental called "The Brazilian" which is packed with killer hooks and a wild atmosphere.
Invisible Touch would become Genesis' highest charting album in the US reaching #3 and was also its best selling album in the US with 6 million copies sold in the US alone and it is because the material is superb and has held up. Also, ex-Genesis members Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett had success that year with their albums So and GTR respectively. Invisible Touch is still superb today.
Recommended!

GENESIS ADDS THEIR INVISIBLE TOUCH TO THIS INCREDIBLE ALBUM........2007-05-05

I will be writing a review on the legendary album entitled "GENESIS - INVISIBLE TOUCH" by one of England's pride and joy's. I give you one of Britain's favorite sons, G-E-N-E-S-I-S! "INVISIBLE TOUCH" was originally released in 1986 on Vinyl/LP, Cassette and Compact Disc on the Atlantic Records label which is a Warner Communications Company. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the overall best informative and most accurate review possible.

GENESIS will forever go down in Rock n' Roll history and be remembered for writing and recording some of Rock's most sacred classic anthems ever.
It is now 1985 and a new phase for the band during this point in their career. GENESIS' lead singer, drummer and frontman Phil Collins would continue to enjoy his solo career with the extremely successful "NO JACKET REQUIRED" album released in 1985. His tour would be extremely successful to highly critically acclaim. However, Collins would forever remain loyal to the band that gave him his start and would willingly return to GENESIS and rejoin his fellow bandmates and friends Tony Banks on keyboards and bassist, lead and rhythm guitarist Mike Rutherford. It was now time for the band to head into the recording studio and record the follow-up allbum to the extremely successful "GENESIS" album from 1983. It would be on this next GENESIS album that the band would follow in the same recording atmosphere and tradition as the previous successful album "GENESIS" released in 1983. After a certain period of time went by, the band would emerge and come out of the recording studio with the fully completed acetate and deliver the finished product to their record label and employer, Atlantic Records. Atlantic Records would release the product as the "INVISIBLE TOUCH" album in 1986. In my opinion, the "INVISIBLE TOUCH" album is another true testament of the genius and musical creativity of three extremely talented individuals. The "INVISIBLE TOUCH" album is also a fine fitting tribute to a great band that was truly indeed, far ahead of their time.

It is now time to let the rock n' Roll music of GENESIS to speak for itself and back it up by doing all of the talking musically. The legendary "INVISIBLE TOUCH" album from 1986 begins with the incredible synthesized progressive Rocker "Invisible Touch," the beautifully slow and soothing synthesized Rocker "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight," the breathtaking synthesized Progressive hard Rocker "Land Of Confusion," the beautifully slow and well arranged love song "In Too Deep," the fast and energetic progressive Rocker "Anything She Does," the groundbreaking and beautifully slow mild Rocker turned fast synthesized progressive Rocker "Domino (Part One - In The Glow Of The Night AND Part Two - The Last Domino)," one of the greatest and most powerful love songs ever written that we can all grasp and relate to, "Throwing It All Away" and the beautifully synthesized progressive instrumental song "The Brazilian." May I also add that all three musicians were steamin' and sizzlin' red hot while laying down the tracks for this album. Phil Collins' blistering lead vocals were so powerful and emotional that he takes the songs and music to an entirely different level.

Overall, this is one great album worth checking out and seeking further research and information into especially if you are a hardcore diehard GENESIS fan or a devout music collector. As for all of the curious newcomers and new beginners that are not quite familiar with the sound and music of GENESIS, I would highly suggest that you research the many GENESIS greatest hits compilation albums on Amazon com before you make your final decision as to which GENESIS album(s) that is right for your musical needs and tastes. If you feel that you truly love the music of GENESIS and you want more, then it would be in your best interests to purchase their many other studio albums that are available on Amazon com. Either way you choose, you will have taken a giant step towards owning and starting your very own GENESIS music collection. You can do all of your researching and album purchases either on Amazon com or at your nearest local Borders Books and Music store. If you ever get a chance, buy this album. You'll be happy and satisfied that you did.

I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary album to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This treasure album has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. This is one great legendary album that no hardcore music fan or devout music collector would want to be without.

In closing, the GENESIS "INVISIBLE TOUCH" album would be released in 1986 to highly critically acclaim. The band would also quickly embark on a new World Tour to promote the "INVISIBLE TOUCH" album in what would prove to be one of their greatest tours yet ever. Following the tour, it was now time once again for the band to take another long rest and hiatus. There would be many other GENESIS albums that are still yet to come and new stories that would still need to be told and written. But that, my fellow readers and reviewers, you will just have to stay tuned and read further more about it at a later date in the near future. GENESIS, at this point in their career, has forever left their place and mark in Rock n' Roll history and will never be forgotten. So here's to you Phil, Tony and Mike. Thanks for the great memories with many more still to come. Keep Persevering. Keep the Faith. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say more? Thanks for reading my review and I truly hope that you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have truly enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also deeply hope that all of you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. GENESIS RULES! Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever in Rock, John L.

Genesis - Overexposed But A Decent Album.......2007-04-11

This album gets regularly pounded by progressive rock fans as the album where Genesis hit rock bottom. I think part of the problem was that the album was so incredibly commercially successful that many of the tracks were played so much on the radio (and MTV) that people just got sick of hearing them. Add to that the fact that two songs appeared in TV commercials (again vastly overexposed), it is easy to see why this album earned the "sell out" tag that many people place upon it. All this being said, I have always liked this album. No, it is not on a par with the band's progressive rock masterpieces of the 70's, but taken for what it is I enjoy most of it. On the negative side the title track "Invisible Touch", "In Too Deep", and "Throwing It All Away" are pretty typical Phil Collins mush, but these songs are still much better than the crap he put out on his solo albums. On the positive side there are some really good tracks on the disc. "Tonight Tonight, Tonight" is a 10 plus minute proggish tune that now is usually thought of as TV commercial music, but listening to the unedited version it is really a strong track. "Land Of Confusion" is another good social commentary song that suffered from massive over airplay. "Anything She Does" is another good pop tune. The album closer "The Brazilian" is a cool instrumental written by Tony Banks. The highlight of the disc (and the most prog oriented track) is the two part 10 minute plus "Domino". I love this song and on the tour it was one of the highlights of the show. As mentioned previously some people really hate this album, and I can understand where they are coming from, but I have always thought it was a decent effort.

The second worst album of Genesis.......2007-02-15

This is an album that I really hate, most of the songs have been heard over an over again, I can't listen to them anymore, I am talking about "Invisible Touch",Tonight, tonight, tonight", "Land of confusion", "In too deep", "Anything she does" and "Throwing it all away"
It's like fast food, you get into it fast, but as soon as you have finish, you begin to feel sick. These songs were instant hits, but they didn't pass the test of time. The only track that I still like is "Domino" part one and two.

One last point, the only other Genesis album that is this weak is "Abacab"
I am wondering how can somebody can give five star to an album like this one ?

Average customer rating: wonderful music Genesis was clearly on their way The real true first Genesis album Visions of legends all around Delicate acoustic textures and gloominess

Trespass Genesis Manufacturer: Fontana Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Progressive Rock | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Progressive Rock | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Nursery Cryme Foxtrot Selling England By The Pound The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway Wind & Wuthering ASIN: B000002NZO Release Date: 1993-03-02

Tracks:

1. Looking For Someone
2. White Mountain
3. Visions Of Angels
4. Stagnation
5. Dusk
6. The Knife

Customer Reviews:

wonderful music.......2007-06-22

The classic sound of Genesis was almost in full swing as early as Trespass. Peter Gabriel does a fantastic job with his singing ability throughout the album, along with the rest of the band.

Upon first hearing the album, I was surprised that the production is quite different from the future Genesis albums. It doesn't sound as good. It's muddy, but sort of tacky as well. It doesn't sound pure or delightfully attractive, like on Foxtrot and Selling England by the Pound. Still, it's good enough.

As far as songwriting goes, these are some really well-written songs. Not *quite* as memorable as what would happen as early as Nursery Cryme, but really, just one step down in terms of quality. I love the album anyway.

"Looking for Someone" has a really neat atmosphere that reminds me of walking through a forest, not to mention a spectacular build-up of piano work near the end. "Visions of Angels" sounds like the Moody Blues which is always a good thing.

"The Knife" ROCKS like Genesis never really rocked before. Seriously, it's a special song in the catalog of Genesis in that it's a lengthy jam that's mostly dominated with guitar soloing and a few fast-paced vocal lines from Peter Gabriel. Quite unusual for Genesis to tackle something like that but they're really GOOD at it, that's the amazing part.

Fantastic album.

Genesis was clearly on their way.......2007-04-19

The last album to feature Anthony Phillips, Trespass is a unique and wonderful album. Though the band has not yet reached the mastery they would see with Nursery Cryme, they already managed to become accomplished musicians at 19-20 years old! One of the highlights of the album is Stagnation, a very looked-over Genesis classic about a post-appocolypse world. A beautiful vocal rendition by a young Peter Gabriel. The other highlight is, of course, the Knife, a song about a violent revolution in which the revolutionaries of today become the dictators of tomorrow. This song is the closest Genesis has ever come to heavy metal.

Overall Tresspass is a great album and there is not too much bad to say about it other than the boys were still growing to the perfection that they would see on the next few albums. A definite must-buy.

The real true first Genesis album.......2007-02-28

This album is the second but should be considered as the first release of the band. With this one, the band was free to explore and create, this was not what happened with their first release.
From Genesis to Revelation)

All the tracks are good but not great. Real close to Nursery Cryme in my opinion. If you like old Genesis lie Nursery Cryme or Foxtrot, you should own this CD.

Visions of legends all around.......2007-01-28

Wow! What an improvement from the first record. Genesis grow up fast and produce a classic prog masterpiece. Anthony Phillips is a big part of this record and they knew it, they almost broke up after he quit shortly after this record was released.

Delicate acoustic textures and gloominess.......2006-12-27

This is a fantastic album from 1970 that shows Genesis moving beyond the charming pop songs of their debut and bringing a bit more of a prog feel to their pieces. Of course, Trespass is still a far cry from sophisticated, "full blown" prog albums like Selling England by the Pound (1973) and The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (1974), but it is still excellent nonetheless. I guess it is worth pointing out that a folk revival was in full swing in England around this time, and the guys in Genesis were apparently not immune - as such, a "pastoral serenity" colors many of the pieces. Come to think of it, I really appreciate the gloominess of Trespass and the rich textures generated with several acoustic 12-string guitars being played at once.

The lineup at this early developmental stage included Peter Gabriel (lead vocals, flute, accordion, percussion); Tony Banks (Hammond organ, piano, mellotron, 12 string acoustic guitar, vocals); Mike Rutherford (bass guitar, 12 string acoustic guitar, cello, vocals); Anthony Phillips (12 string acoustic and electric guitars, dulcimer, vocals); and John Mayhew, drums, percussion, vocals). Although not the classic lineup, the Genesis sound was definitely beginning to emerge and Anthony's delicate guitar playing is excellent throughout. Unfortunately, Anthony was taken ill (with bronchial pneumonia I believe) and when coupled with a growing anxiety, was forced to leave the band (he was replaced by Steve Hackett in 1971). In addition to the overall sound, rough sketches of both the story-telling and aggressive playing found on the follow-up album Nursery Cryme (1971) appear on Trespass.

The six pieces on Trespass are fairly short by prog standards and range in length from 4'14" to 8'56". In large part, the songs are very quiet and loaded with 12-string acoustic guitars and piano, with the single exception of the excellent (and aggressive) closing track The Knife, which features some thunderous playing on the electric guitar. Like a lot of folks, this is my personal favorite (along with White Mountain) and certainly would not have been out of place on Nursery Cryme. It is an extremely aggressive piece and the screams at the end are positively hair-raising - they freak me out every time I listen to the track in fact. For those of you that liked this combination, Nursery Cryme is somewhat similar (although the bizarre nature of the lyrics was bumped up a thousand-fold on Nursery Cryme).

I used to own this on vinyl and the CD version has not cleaned up the murkiness of the vinyl recording much at all - this really is not a big deal though, given that it only serves to enhance the generally dark mood of the album. For those of you that are curious, my understanding is that this version by MCA sounds better than the 1994 remastered version by Phantom Sound and Vision, although the reviews are somewhat mixed.

All in all this album is very highly recommended in whatever format you can find it in.

Average customer rating: A fairly good Genesis compilation gets better and expanded Calling All Stations: THEY'RE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Turn It on Again: The Hits Genesis Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Genesis 1976-1982 Fantasia - Live In Tokyo: 2007 (2CD) Turn It on Again: The Hits The Police (2CD Anthology) Total Rock Review (Dts) ASIN: B000PUB3OM Release Date: 2007-06-11

Tracks:

1. Turn It on Again
2. No Sone of Mine
3. I Can't Dance
4. Hold on My Heart
5. Jesus He Knows Me
6. Tell Me Why
7. Invisible Touch
8. Land of Confusion
9. Tonight Tonight Tonight
10. In Too Deep
11. Throwing It All Away
12. Mama
13. That's All
14. Illegal Alien
15. Abacab
16. No Reply at All
17. Carpet Crawlers 1999

Tracks:

1. Paperlate
2. Keep It Dark
3. Man on the Corner
4. Duchess
5. Misunderstanding
6. Follow You Follow Me
7. Many Too Many
8. Your Own Special Way
9. Afterglow
10. Pigeons
11. Inside and Out
12. Trick of the Tail
13. Counting out Time
14. I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
15. Happy the Man
16. Knife, Pt. 1
17. 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".

Customer Reviews:

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.
RECOMMENDED!

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+

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