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So many particulars. So many questions.
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it shows how shit peter gabriel is when being replaced by phil collins is a massive improvement.
put that in your jag and smoke it
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I always assumed Anthony Phillips just disappeared into obscurity, but seems he's has quite an interesting musical career - possibly more fulfilling than playing all the Genesis hits for the last 40 years.
it shows how shit peter gabriel is when being replaced by phil collins is a massive improvement.
I hate late-period Genesis, but I like some of their earlier Peter Gabriel stuff, like Foxtrot.
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. Christy, take off your robe. 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. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. 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. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your asshole. 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. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it. 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.
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They did some good pop songs a long time ago:
I do like Anthony Phillips era Genesis. More subtle instrumentation and a nice acoustic hippy feel with angsty public school boy lyrics. From Genesis to Revelation is a good but very overlooked album and Trespass is really great - records with real character and drama with some beautiful arrangements. With Collins and Hackett on board it's downhill to fairly ordinary prog rock (basically a more formulaic version of Van Der Graaf Generator), Nursery Cryme is interesting in places but rather overwrought, Foxtrot is overblown but a bit average when it comes down to it, Selling England by the Pound is a minor return to form. After that I don't touch them.