Best Genesis album (Trio Era)

[EagleMoon]

Is Abacab the best album of those listed in this poll? But I voted for it anyway because I enjoy it the most. Nix "Who Dunnit?" and replace it with either "Paperlate" or "You Might Recall" and I think you have a near-perfect "Prog Pop" albums.

 

I always perferred the Collins-Genesis to the Gabriel-Genesis. I find it so much more enjoyable.

 

I agree. And their videos were always great. :)

[The Cat 3]

"...and Then There Were Three."

 

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5c/Genesis_-_And_Then_There_Were_Three.jpg

 

Here's 54 minutes of the reason why...

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isYdNlnfpjg

[bathory]

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. 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.

 

someone's got reservations at dorsia tonight!

[bathory]

for me, gabriel era smokes collins in every way - creativity, vocals, showmanship, musicianship... a trick of the tail and wind & wuthering are pretty great, though.

 

and gabriel's solo career is obviously the clear winner, followed closely by steve hackett's solo stuff. hackett's voyage of the acolyte is better than any genesis album since.

 

there are great songs during the pop era, but most of it sounds like disney music to me.

[The Cosmic Lawnmower]

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. 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.

 

I'm sorry but I didn't ask for a script excerpt from American Psycho ;)

[Detonator]

Tight between ATTWT and Genesis.

 

ATTWT has Buring Rope and Snowbound and Genesis has Home by the sea/2nd.

 

But then again Genesis has also embarrassing crap like Illegal Alien.

 

I chose ATTWT but it was tight.

 

PS: Invisible Touch isn't all that bad. It's just the 80's production that ruins the album... the songs are pretty good.

[The Cosmic Lawnmower]

Guys, Show a little love for Abacab ;(

[Detonator]

Guys, Show a little love for Abacab ;(

 

Why?

 

It's pure crap. :D

[The Cosmic Lawnmower]

I think you're actually referring to Duke, a.k.a an unfocused, botched concept-album that showed the band going nowhere and songs that desensitize you completely.

[The Cosmic Lawnmower]

Guys, Show a little love for Abacab ;(

 

Why?

 

It's pure crap. :D

 

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/facebook/000/184/961/tumblr_lnvvueuSsj1qcj56b.png

[Hatchetaxe&saw]

Duke, followed by Shapes.

[bathory]

Guys, Show a little love for Abacab ;(

 

abacab is like duke lite. and it don't get much lighter than duke...

[The Cosmic Lawnmower]

Guys, Show a little love for Abacab ;(

 

abacab is like duke lite. and it don't get much lighter than duke...

 

Duke is like Wind & Wuthering 2.0, and a very bad one at that!

[bathory]

Guys, Show a little love for Abacab ;(

 

abacab is like duke lite. and it don't get much lighter than duke...

 

Duke is like Wind & Wuthering 2.0, and a very bad one at that!

 

not at all

 

and what's wrong with w&w? it's better than every album since! :D

[Rushman14]

"...and Then There Were Three."

 

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5c/Genesis_-_And_Then_There_Were_Three.jpg

 

Here's 54 minutes of the reason why...

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isYdNlnfpjg

 

 

[The Cosmic Lawnmower]

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http://www.progarchives.com/progressive_rock_discography_covers/1/cover_11462112008.JPG

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[len(songs)]

:dweez: :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: :dweez:

http://www.progarchives.com/progressive_rock_discography_covers/1/cover_11462112008.JPG

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meh

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6f/Duke_Genesisalbum.jpg/220px-Duke_Genesisalbum.jpg

:) (I still prefer everything from Trespass to either ATOTT (or W&W depending on the mood) to this :))

Edited November 5, 2014 by len(songs)

[EagleMoon]

You know everybody's got their opinions. If we all liked the same things it would be really boring. :)

[greg2112]

#3 Duke is a classic and the suite is amazing, but the album really sags in the middle (see Please dont ask, Alone Again).

 

#2 And then there were three is very underrated.. nice dark mood and some great progressive elements. Love it, esp Lady Lies.

 

#1 Genesis: IMO the perfect blend of pop and in a sense, prog for them. Top to bottom great (Illegal alien is a goofy tune but its fine). Too bad they went too far after this one.

Edited November 6, 2014 by greg2112

[bathory]

You know everybody's got their opinions. If we all liked the same things it would be really boring. :)

 

you're wrong.

[The Cosmic Lawnmower]

From now on, If anybody here says something caca about Abacab I will personally garrote every single one of you! :fury:

 

JUST KIDDING! x'D

Edited November 7, 2014 by The Cosmic Lawnmower

[EagleMoon]

You know everybody's got their opinions. If we all liked the same things it would be really boring. :)

 

you're wrong.

 

The world is so black-and-white when you're young.

[priest_of_syrinx]

Duke for me. But I really like Abacab and ATTW3. Deep in the Motherlode is one of my favorites!

[greg2112]

Duke for me. But I really like Abacab and ATTW3. Deep in the Motherlode is one of my favorites!

 

GREAT tune. Check out any of the Duke tour boots-- they opened with a powerful rendition of that song.

[sitboaf]

If you'd asked about my favorite trio album, I would probably choose Duke.

But their best album is probably Invisible Touch.

 

Now personally, I never need to hear the title track or Anything She Does ever again, but on the plus side:

1. the title track was HUGE

2. Land of Confusion was HUGE and has a great video.

3. Throwing it All Away was HUGE

4. In Too Deep is very lovely (keyboard solo is gorgeous)

5. The Brazilian is a solid instrumental

6. Tonight Tonight Tonight is dark and proggy

7. Domino is awesome and very proggy

 

Invisible Touch wasn't the fans' most-loved by any stretch, but it was their most successful and broad-reaching effort.