Genesis

[desucat]

Do you like Phil Collins? 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 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. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. 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 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 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. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.

[smorzando]

I didnt see this thread until today, but I can't say I've heard of him. *makes a note to search more*

[Jay]

lmao
Never heard of him ... Ok I am showing my age then lol.

Yes I have and I actually have a few of his CDs :clap:

[Angel]

No not really

[Sciuroid]

I've got to say, I like Brand X a lot better than Genesis.

[EDIT:] This sounds random; it isn't. Collins was one of the members of Brand X, a jazz fusion group. Good stuff.

[jadefyres-freedom]

I love Genesis!

Phil Collins is an amazing vocalist. =)

[Henry P]

Phil Collins was a talented songwriter and musician, but I prefer his Genesis stuff. They were melodic even in their Peter Gabriel art-prog days, unlike the self-indulgent Yes.

[poetryfan]

I love Genesis... I've grew up with this music and "We can't dance" was my first LP ever!

[MrNoone]

I love all Genesis recordings with Peter Gabriel. Mr. Gabriel had such powerful stage presence, it's unbelievable.

[poetryfan]

I love all Genesis recordings with Peter Gabriel. Mr. Gabriel had such powerful stage presence, it's unbelievable.

Yeah Gabriel was a good preformer too, but I always was more the Collins Guy...

[joethfc]

i think a lot of genesis was well arranged and produced but im no massive fan of phil collins

however how could you not have heard of him

[S.Tehrani]

Not a huge fan, but their Greatest Hits album is solid and shows off enough of their good hits.

[rantingpete]

Early Genesis were amazing. Steve Hackett was in a league of his own. "Selling England by the Pound" is by far their best album. Check out "Dancing with the Moonlit Knight" and another oldie called "Supper's Ready". They got too poppy for me in the eighties.