EagleMoon Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 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. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 "...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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cosmic Lawnmower Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 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 ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detonator Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cosmic Lawnmower Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Guys, Show a little love for Abacab ;( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detonator Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Guys, Show a little love for Abacab ;( Why? It's pure crap. :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cosmic Lawnmower Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cosmic Lawnmower Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Duke, followed by Shapes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Guys, Show a little love for Abacab ;( abacab is like duke lite. and it don't get much lighter than duke... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cosmic Lawnmower Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 "...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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cosmic Lawnmower Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: http://www.progarchives.com/progressive_rock_discography_covers/1/cover_11462112008.JPG :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len(songs) Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: :dweez: http://www.progarchives.com/progressive_rock_discography_covers/1/cover_11462112008.JPG :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:mehhttp://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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 You know everybody's got their opinions. If we all liked the same things it would be really boring. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) #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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 You know everybody's got their opinions. If we all liked the same things it would be really boring. :) you're wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cosmic Lawnmower Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest_of_syrinx Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Duke for me. But I really like Abacab and ATTW3. Deep in the Motherlode is one of my favorites! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitboaf Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 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 HUGE2. Land of Confusion was HUGE and has a great video.3. Throwing it All Away was HUGE4. In Too Deep is very lovely (keyboard solo is gorgeous)5. The Brazilian is a solid instrumental6. Tonight Tonight Tonight is dark and proggy7. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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