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Title: I've been a big Genesis fan....
Post by: Army of One on March 21, 2008, 10:38:48 PM
....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. 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. And "Sussudio," a great, great song, a personal favorite.

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Title: Re: I've been a big Genesis fan....
Post by: The Biggest User on March 21, 2008, 10:40:29 PM
Gay fantasies involving Christian Bale again?
Title: Re: I've been a big Genesis fan....
Post by: Smokincrazy on March 21, 2008, 10:45:53 PM
"How can I just turn and walk away and leave you here..........."     :)

Sing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: I've been a big Genesis fan....
Post by: mikediesel on March 21, 2008, 10:51:40 PM
Garbage
Title: Re: I've been a big Genesis fan....
Post by: The Biggest User on March 21, 2008, 11:03:48 PM
Brutal American Psycho binge
Title: Re: I've been a big Genesis fan....
Post by: Swedish Viking on March 21, 2008, 11:37:19 PM
That was awesome, I just watched all of those.  I'm not embarassed, now I'm going to go look for more Phil Collins.
Title: Re: I've been a big Genesis fan....
Post by: dj181 on March 21, 2008, 11:44:07 PM
"no reply at all" is a pretty cool tune 8)
Title: Re: I've been a big Genesis fan....
Post by: LatsMcGee on March 21, 2008, 11:44:46 PM
They were better with Peter Gabriel.
Title: Re: I've been a big Genesis fan....
Post by: dj181 on March 21, 2008, 11:55:48 PM
They were better with Peter Gabriel.
"the lamb lies down on broadway" ;D
Title: Re: I've been a big Genesis fan....
Post by: dj181 on March 22, 2008, 12:03:55 AM
ok fellas, who penned ma creed? it goes as follows: you have to be trusted by the people that you lie to so that when they turn their backs on you you'll get the chance to put the knife in!" 8)
Title: Re: I've been a big Genesis fan....
Post by: Lord Humungous on March 27, 2008, 05:30:47 AM
"the lamb lies down on broadway" ;D
Once of the best albums of all time!! and one of the best prog rock bands every. They lost me after Abacab and Mama. I did see this last tour and it was great. Their is still talk of Gabriel and Hackett hooking back up with Phil, Mike and Tony for a Lamb Lies Down reunion tour in the next 2 years.