If I had to pick two Genesis keeper albums it would be Wind and Wuthering and Trick of the Tale.
@keithf_
Жыл бұрын
This song is guitarist Steve Hackett's crowning glory with Genesis. He sometimes struggled to have his compositions accepted by the band for inclusion on albums. But this is one song from him that all four members embraced. Nick, you're right. This IS a masterpiece, from a great the Genesis album 'Wind and Wuthering'. Great reaction guys.
@steeleye2112
Жыл бұрын
Yep
@christianparsons6050
Жыл бұрын
The chorus section musically was Phil apparently, lyrics all Steve…
@rigelmoon9030
10 ай бұрын
That's the reason Steve walked.
@keithf_
10 ай бұрын
@rigelmoon9030 Yes indeed it was. As Steve once put it so eloquently (as he often does), once you give birth to a song, it can never be unborn. In recent years I've come to learn that Steve's writing contribution to Genesis music was bigger than I thought. For instance, it washed and Phol who wrote 'For Absent Friends' (Nursery Cryme album), and Steve was also the major writer for 'Can-Utility and the Coastliners (Foxtrot album)
@rigelmoon9030
10 ай бұрын
@@keithf_ Sure sounds like you know your Genesis. I go back to the "Selling.." LP when I first heard "Cinema Show" on FM outa Montreal. And, baby, those were the days.
@andylinton2798
5 ай бұрын
As well as Hacket's superb guitar, Banks' keys are amazing. Love his use of the Mellotron.
@rigelmoon9030
10 ай бұрын
With Jews fighting for their existence, now, against hamas, the opening stanza came to mind: "the Arabs and the Jews, boy, too much for me. They get me confused boy, puts me off to sleep." This song is very appropriate in 2023, no doubt.
@marksink1652
Ай бұрын
"We always watch the queen on Christmas day" Guess the song rang true for British folks for some 45 years or so. But looks like "The Arabs and the Jews boy..." will go on for some interminably longer period of time.
@chibbybip5226
Жыл бұрын
A masterpiece… so ethereal and beautiful.
@ChiconDent
Жыл бұрын
When he sings "oh Lord"... You know it's Phil.
@MrDodgedollar
10 ай бұрын
Genesis’s Eleanor Rigby moment.. Completely timeless and beautiful
@daveburns3886
9 ай бұрын
Afterglow was song I was trying to place from this album , but this has to be one of Phil’s first vocals with group
@dougdrazga4461
9 ай бұрын
Oooooh, great comparison. It so sounds like the album cover. As an American, it sounds so quintessentially English, and enough Brits here seem to agree.
@jacqueslemelle-js8gs
Жыл бұрын
Quel album magnifique quel voix de phil un grand merci . Jacques le petit français salut a vous
@williamdrake6226
Жыл бұрын
Blood on the Rooftops evokes the pastoral melancholy as seen on the Wind & Wuthering album cover itself.
@rodneygriffin7666
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Genesis songs of all time!
@Gerard-yt3dz
Жыл бұрын
1 of Genesis most spectacular songs of all time!
@funkyfurballs1078
7 ай бұрын
Agree!
@gerardodoherty9178
5 ай бұрын
It's a peach. I believe Phil Collins contributed as well.
@battmale
Жыл бұрын
Wind & Wuthering is quintessential Genesis, the other tracks on this album are all gems, the last 3, Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers, In that Quiet Earth, and Afterglow should be listened to in the same sitting, you will not be disappointed.
@sexytasmin
Жыл бұрын
The year is 1976 . Phil Collins on lead vocals. Acoustic guitar is by Steve Hackett.
@andyburge7358
Жыл бұрын
Just so many references to British culture of the 1970s - 'An English film, the Wednesday Play' ... 'The Outlook's fine though Wales may have some rain' ... 'When old mother goose stops, theylre out for 23' ... 'then the rain, at Lords, stopped play'. Being American, you won't get any of that - to us Brits, it evokes everything ...
@radovanmasopust5694
Жыл бұрын
This song is an absolute masterpiece 👍👍
@aaronblashyrkh7655
Жыл бұрын
W&W is my fav Genesis album for many reasons. So dark, cold and beautiful.
@douglasennis7291
Жыл бұрын
Hackett's last album with Genesis
@halcyon289
Жыл бұрын
Possibly their most beautiful song . Rutherford and Banks were big fans of this song.
@mikelmart
6 ай бұрын
Surprised since Banks didn't pen it.
@halcyon289
6 ай бұрын
@@mikelmart Indeed .
@charleswagner2984
4 ай бұрын
And it's one of the very few written by Steve Hackett and Phil Collins. Such a shame they never played it live. I saw Steve play it about 10 years ago from the 3rd row at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood NJ.
@PhilliptBates
11 ай бұрын
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ This is one of my favourite songs and albums by Genesis... it's a masterpiece. Steve, Tony, Mike and Phil are at the top of their game here, as they are on Trick of the Tail and earlier albums.
@davshaw5
Жыл бұрын
The great Steve Hackett on guitar, you should really react to his solo material, he’s so underrated, amazing artist…..
@ChiconDent
Жыл бұрын
And if you want to hear "Genesis" in person, catch one of his concerts.
@paulwalker5221
Жыл бұрын
My favourite Genesis album, a real classic. Love this track.
@JohnMacRae23
Жыл бұрын
You all could benefit from hearing certain Genesis albums in full. I know it's not what the channel does, but it's hearing this combined with the remaining part of this side of Wind & Wuthering that would blow you away, it forms a suite.
@killianlpc
Жыл бұрын
Blood On The Rooftops is pure Steve Hackett. Him and Phil wrote this, and it was one of the few tracks he tried to get on the album. One of the reasons he left the band is because much of his material was getting rejected. This song has such a wonderful romantic feel to it with a beautiful haunting melody. Steve of course is a brilliant classical guitarist too having recorded many classical albums too. It's great that when he tours he still plays all these Genesis classics in their entirety, he was the true romantic spirit of the band. This particular album Wind And Wuthering has a beautiful flow to it. The final suite of songs Unquiet Slumbers For The Sleepers/In That Quiet Earth/Afterglow are just sublime, they are all short tracks but have to be listened to together as they bleed into each other. Live theses tracks are just off the scale! Steve still plays them as off the album, whereas Genesis used to chop them up and uses in medleys. Great reaction again guys, and would love to see you do the aforementioned final suite of tracks from Wind And Wuthering, I think you will be totally moved by them especially Afterglow.
@steeleye2112
Жыл бұрын
This isn't just one of Hackett's best, the guitar on here is one of the best pieces that mankind has yet produced.
@fernsehdesign
Жыл бұрын
I was going to basically write something similar. After writing that some Steely Dan Songs are „as american“ as it can get, I have the feeling that this phase of Genesis is amongst the „most european“… Amazing what can be inside pop culture. And yes, this song is to me one of the peaks of civilization. Call me a fan.🖖🏽🍀
@thepragmatic6383
Жыл бұрын
For me, Pink Floyd and Genesis are my two favorite bands. Each of the two has its own style, and their style corresponds perfectly to my musical tastes. I have always considered these two bands to be in competition with each other, musically speaking but also during live performances.
@littlestevey4172
Жыл бұрын
Same with me! As a teen I only liked the poppy 80s Genesis, but as I got older I learned about and appreciated the wonderful Progressive Genesis of the 70s! Same thing with Pink Floyd. First heard the Division Bell then worked my way back. Both Amazing bands!
@DavidGraskemper
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Genesis songs. Love the bass on it.
@jpirard
Жыл бұрын
The next 2 run into each other Unquiet Slumbers/Afterg;ow will blow your MIND.
@floorticket
Жыл бұрын
The title seems to refer to 1972 Olympics. Lots of pop-culture references in this song. Specifically British television. So now the "Streets of San Francisco" reference makes much more sense than just a name drop. Episodes of said American television crime drama began broadcasting in the UK in 1973.
@gibguy5705
9 ай бұрын
I bought this album the day it came out..The last tune before Steve left the band..A farewell methinks.A final feck off to the insufferable domineering patronising TB.I never tire of listening to the beautiful melodies and Phil's singing ..Certainly one of the best and probably my favourite Genesis song..Quintessentially English .. Perfection
@bmac1205
Жыл бұрын
The guitar intro is so beautiful which reminds me of 'Horizons'.
@alansmith8195
Жыл бұрын
Maybe their best song
@dwimmor
Жыл бұрын
Steve, Steve, Steve, why did you ever leave. It was never the same without you.
@lukaf2393
4 ай бұрын
Listen to the next Genesis album and you'll get the answer 😉
@guidovalenti4986
3 ай бұрын
All the albums with Steve Hackett on are greats 😁👏
@barryhills9625
Жыл бұрын
I agree with Derwin w, Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers, In that Quiet Earth, and Afterglow of if not just Afterglow from Seconds Out, I think it's Phil's finest performance and when Micheals Bass pedals hit...
@orogenicman
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Genesis songs from my favorite Genesis album.
@francobrombal5023
Жыл бұрын
It's like you are presenting her with a wonderful present...and it is! Sadly it is no that common that music lovers can share their musical bliss with their gals...man, you are so blessed.
@NicknLex
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and I am very grateful to have her. She even took up guitar playing recently because the music inspires her so much. Very lucky 😅
@francobrombal5023
Жыл бұрын
Best wishes of a happy year from a fellow guitarist from Italy.
@mjm5081
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure Genesis were ever more stately and regal. Just sublime.
@stevetheprogger1
Жыл бұрын
Tony had nothing to do with the writing of this song... Yet he says it's one of his favourites.
@erikbroek
8 ай бұрын
I first heard this in 1978 and was transported by Steve and then Tony. The synthesizer and Phil's vocals and the words, to this day brings tears to my eyes. How a gang of 20 year olds could play this beautiful is beyond me. Instant classic.
@donkunes8630
Жыл бұрын
It was such a time for expansion of music , artistic horizons, I remember relaxing to 'Threshold of a Dream' -Moody Blues
@BigC.
Жыл бұрын
Saw them in 1977 to support this album. It has always been one of my absolute favorites.
@rk41gator
Жыл бұрын
For me 1978 tour! Best concert of my life.
@rk41gator
Жыл бұрын
Tony did throw in some electronic oboe to re-call Peter.
@jeffhenderson3184
Жыл бұрын
Man would I love to be able to hear this song (and other genesis) for the first time again!!!! Nick, I’m 56. I went through a similar discovery of Genesis as a teenager. A friend gave me a cassette of And Then There Were Three. I was HOOKED. Phil’s voice. The compositions. The ethereal sounds of Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford. I then went backwards to get earlier albums. Holy cow! I then turned all my high school friends on the this band… and they fell in love as well. Pre-Genesis… I probably like YES the most. Jon Anderson’s voice, and some great prog. Still do! But for me… Genesis just had every aspect of what I personally love. Listening to new albums or old, for the FIRST TIME all those years ago, pretty much defined my life. That’s how much I was into Genesis. I heard you say on another video, “for me, Genesis is probably my favorite.” I was pumped to hear you say that. I like a LOT of music. There are many great bands, of course. Steely Dan… unbelievable. But different. YES… incredible. But a bit more sporadic (like Jazz is) than Genesis. Zeppelin? Hello! But a totally different genre. Genesis is heavenly, smart, deep, soulful, rich, story-telling, classical undertones, etc. When I would get another album to explore (like W&W)… I can remember the experience of hearing the chord changes and just being like, “Yes! That’s the RIGHT place to go!” Or “oh man, that is sooo good!” It happened constantly. So delightful.
@perrylindsay6682
Жыл бұрын
similar story ,I'm 56 ,heard a track on a jukebox in a pub in Liverpool ,England, (15 at the time but dont tell anybody😂) that track "a trick of the tail " ,next morning rushed out and got the album, that's where it started for me ,Ripples is still one of my favourites but any of their early is stuff is brilliant !! let's just say I think they are better than when they went commercial, these 70s groups were great ,Floyd ,Supertramp and YES to name a few but I must admit Peter Gabriel and Jon Anderson are 2 of the older generation that have still got great sounding voices especially Jon ...so sad for Phil for obvious reasons but what a performer 👌
@jeffhenderson3184
Жыл бұрын
@@perrylindsay6682 big supertramp and YES fan. Jon Anderson’s voice may be my very favorite. Puts me in a mood immediately. Probably because of listening to YES at a very early age and loving their softer stuff. And yes, Jon still sounds great! Phil’s downward slide is so sad. I refused to go see them this time around. Too depressing.
@perrylindsay6682
Жыл бұрын
@@jeffhenderson3184 I agree with that Phil/Genesis comment , believe this or not but i have not got one of of YESs albums but I know most of their songs or should I say long songs 😀,one of my favourites is starship trooper but I do like roundabout and is it du Soleil, Jon voice is brilliant on that , how I got into yes was my teacher played Jon and vangelis to us in class and I loved state of independence and he said I could have the cassette tape ( still got it to this day) 😃remember them 😀the album was taken from the friend of mr Cairo, take a listen if you already havent ,you wont be disappointed
@jeffhenderson3184
Жыл бұрын
@@perrylindsay6682 thanks for the tip!!!
@peterstoneham9871
Жыл бұрын
Peter Gabriel owns SSL near Oxford, England. They make sound desks exported over the world.
@NICOPSG5
Жыл бұрын
Happy New year! Im alone but... No u are with me thank u
@NicknLex
Жыл бұрын
You are NOT alone!! Happy New Year and May you find peace in many things around you! ❤️
@NICOPSG5
Жыл бұрын
@@NicknLex thank u so much Nick. Peace in yur familly . Thank u very much again
@BeCoShooter
Жыл бұрын
Wind & Wuthering is a complete treasure. Every track could be a reaction video.
@bmac1205
Жыл бұрын
They’ve done Wind & Wuthering, One for the Vine and now Blood on the Rooftops. As much as I love this album I always thought the keyboard solo on ‘Your Own Special Way was a bit thin and drawn out. Conversely, ‘Wot Gorilla’ is too short . It’s probably one of the longest time duration vinyl albums I know of .
@jimdolen225
5 ай бұрын
I can not get enough of this song. Genesis is a group of uber talented musicians, Collins is one of my all time favorite rock drummers, Banks and Rutherford effortlessly create incredible melodies but at the end of the day I always get back to Hackett as my favorite musician in the band.
@Steinstra-vj7wl
Жыл бұрын
Time to discover Steve Hackett's solo Albums.
@clivewatson3609
Жыл бұрын
The greatest band ever
@mikeklesic7535
3 ай бұрын
It’s mine for sure
@matthewstroud4294
Жыл бұрын
The end of this album is probably the best of any of theirs. Instrumental pieces: Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers.....; .....In That Quiet Earth; and the wonderful Afterglow.
@mickkeeble3079
Жыл бұрын
Steve Hackett and Phil Collins penned this one. Steve the quiet Master Craftsman with his beautifully written and performed classical guitar intro and backing. Phil's great voice, lyrics and of course drums. I saw Steve Hackett and his band perform this and many other Genesis songs at a local theatre 3 years ago with Nad Sylvan on vocals. Steve's guitar work is utterly sublime and his band are tight! Acoustic, Classical or electric, all fantastic. Steve and his band are still touring Europe at the moment until mid 2023, playing a large set of Genesis songs. Supper's Ready is astonishing.
@scottwhite6040
Жыл бұрын
U know he has such a great voice I saw in one of his interviews that he was afraid people were getting bored with his type of music so he stopped playing. And u here it all the time but he was ahead of his time his voice is incredible his talent his creativity was unbelievable and his music just gets better with time I wish he would have had more success in his personal life Especially his health marriages. Glad to see his son take over drumming.
@MBighk
Жыл бұрын
This is one for which the lyrics are SO important. It's about how many people try to avoid what's going on in the world and escape into creature comforts, sports and other entertainment. And the way the music complements the lyrics is unparalleled. Wind & Wuthering is my favorite Genesis album. It's the music that first drew me into them as artists and really helped me shift from being a "pop music" fan (at age 16) to appreciating the sophistication of progressive rock.
@pamelawatson2366
Жыл бұрын
This is a classic and I love it because it is such an English life that is being portrayed.
@sidecardog5244
Жыл бұрын
Best song ever about watching TV. See y'all next year.
@magmasunburst9331
Жыл бұрын
The David Hentschel production identifies it pretty well with the period in Genesis.
@magmasunburst9331
Жыл бұрын
So happy that a new generation of people are listening to this because of you. This is the music I listened to with my friends in 1978 and on. It helped me escape the "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" mindset that seems to have grabbed our cultures and is causing this huge population of homeless people. The style of rock is fine, but the hedonism that can only lead to difficulties which some bands (not older Prog bands) was never historically anything other than a way to self-destruction.
@thomasdutton3150
Жыл бұрын
There are so many great Genesis albums. Seconds Out live from Paris is an absolute must from beginning to end
@earlgrey691
Жыл бұрын
'3 sides live' is a monster live experience too.Possibly the best live album of all time ?
@bmac1205
Жыл бұрын
Especially the import. That has the fourth side live!!! Instead of studio tracks
@dculp9284
Жыл бұрын
This one really exemplifies what Genesis lost after Steve Hackett left the band. He felt he wasn't allowed to contribute enough - it's a shame that only a few years later the rest of the band realized they could do both solo albums and still maintain the band (at least for awhile).
@FredtheFrisian
Жыл бұрын
Happy new year from the Netherlands! Thanks you guys fo choosing this song. After Peter left the band, they did make three albums I really liked and this song is among the best. I think the voice of Phil is recognizably different: it's "sweeter", Peter's voice is more "raw" (this is not a value judgement; I can't say who's voice I like better). In the period before Peter left there was one song that was sung by Phil: "More fool me" on the album "Selling England by the pound". Have a great year!
@marcohantayo193
Жыл бұрын
FOR ABSENT FRIEND TOO.
@jlkoenig4377
Жыл бұрын
Love Lex' air guitar to Mike Rutherford's sweet bass line :)
@Richard_Jones
Жыл бұрын
Good spot on the relative differences in pronunciation between Phil & Pete. Even at this early stage Phil had a little more of that mid-atlantic thing going on.
@bmac1205
Жыл бұрын
Marley sighting time mark 9:16. Woof! 🐶
@phantomrockerr
Жыл бұрын
Good to see Lex
@Bawookles
Жыл бұрын
Just a fantastic Hackett tune (with a Phil-written chorus). Great chord progressions, love the mellotron strings and ARP oboe sounds. Hackett's classical guitar. So cool.
@michaelmiddleton9576
Жыл бұрын
This is a Beautiful song. Steve at his best. Cheers Guys x
@daviddinu1089
Жыл бұрын
Peter left the band after "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" so all vocals and music were performed by Phil, Mike, Tony and Steve with help from Chester Thompson (drums) and Daryl Strumer(guitar). Steve left shortly after that. Have a Happy New Year in '23 and keep reacting (together).
@a.k.1740
Жыл бұрын
No help from Chester Thompson and Daryl Strumer on studio tracks (just in live context).
@josephsoap2698
Жыл бұрын
Once you get hooked on The masters you will have to listen to every track they ever did . Honestly.!!!. Happy new year guys.❤️
@anthonycollins5305
8 ай бұрын
My favourite Genesis album.
@juanpallautapulido200
Жыл бұрын
Wind 'n' Woodering is such a magnificent record in Genesis catalog, This is the last álbum with Steve Hackett in guitar and is the end of an era for the band. (The intro of blood on the rooftops is remarcable) Please react to the rest of the álbum. you won't regret it the band is magnificent (icluding the instrumental songs: Wot Gorilla and ...In a Quiet Earth).
@4rah46
10 ай бұрын
Wind & Wuthering and Trick of the Tail helped shape my musical taste as a young listener. They are just as fresh today, thanks for the reaction
@mark-be9mq
Жыл бұрын
A brilliant Genesis album and song
@sebastianlores3017
Жыл бұрын
thanks mates! best way to start the year! all the best
@jimled50jl49
Жыл бұрын
Hi Guys , well this was a lovely surprise and so glad you did this after Nick doing this track solo. Thankyou ! The album is wonderful and just a little future tip .... The last 2 tracks need to be played together....An instrumental leading an immediate segue into "Afterglow" that will have you in tears...Well here in England it's a little over 4 hours until 2023, so wishing you both, and all in the comments a very Happy New Year !! Byeee Jim X ❤
@dhfenske
Жыл бұрын
Jim, thank you for pointing this out. I love hearing album sides of these great 70s prog works more than individual songs. Although, Nick and Lex, please note: you'll want to do the last THREE tracks all together, not just two. It's a stunning work that's 11 minutes long.
@NewBritainStation
Жыл бұрын
Actually I think Blood on the Rooftops all the way through to Afterglow is among the best recorded by Genesis. The four tracks really work amazingly together.
@clarkem4119
Жыл бұрын
Watching your videos is like hanging out with friends. Happy new year!
@kevinrombouts3027
Жыл бұрын
Probably the best song on Wind & Wuthering with Entangled right up there too. Stunning.
@DexterD63
Жыл бұрын
I’m currently reading Mr. Hacketts biography and in it he mentioned that during this tour for wind and wuthering the band appeared on the Mike Douglass show and I never knew that but it’s on KZitem and they do two songs the music is pre-recorded of course. Trivia: Genesis and Steely Dan both have songs where they talk about a Squonk’s tears.
@DexterD63
Жыл бұрын
Have you ever seen a squonk's tears? Well. look at mine The people on the street have all seen better times Any major dude with half a heart surely will tell you, my friend.
@argelbargel7680
Жыл бұрын
Even the most pop-oriented tune on W and W, "Your Own Special Way," is fantastic.
@perrylindsay6682
Жыл бұрын
you know what, people keep coming up with different Genesis songs and I keep saying ' oh yes that's my favourite ',well you've just done it again 😊let's just say there all brilliant, makes my life easier....still one of my favourites though 😅😅
@mattleppard1964
Жыл бұрын
Ooh yes. One of their finest. Cheers 🎉
@danielmata6512
Жыл бұрын
Una joya de canción!
@dhfenske
Жыл бұрын
Nick and Lex, given your love for Genesis and classic '70s prog, I highly recommend that you simply work your way through their peak-period albums chronologically, filling in the tracks that you have not yet heard. All the tracks on these albums, I expect, will appeal to you: 1970 Trespass, 1971 Nursery Cryme, 1972 Foxtrot, 1973 Selling England By The Pound, (you've completed 1974 The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway), 1976 A Trick of the Tail, 1976 Wind & Wuthering, and 1978 ...And Then There Were Three. Perhaps you've already listened to more than you've posted here. That's perfectly understandable because I'm sure it's hard to wait to explore more. But if you haven't, I'm sure there are a lot of folks here who will love to spend time with you reacting to all these! And if you do it chronologically you can get a sense of their evolution.
@timelkins3537
Жыл бұрын
One of my fondest memories of musical discovery was the day I fell down the Genesis rabbit hole! I enjoy seeing you two discover these gems for the first time. 😊
@santiago77920
Жыл бұрын
The thing to remember is, Phil can sometimes sound like Peter, But Peter never sounds like Phil. Especially live, Phil doing the Gabriel stuff. Phil also sounds like Peter a little bit on "Trick.of a Tail"
@miriaalves8176
Жыл бұрын
and the rain...
@cjguy7111
Жыл бұрын
You both have great musical taste, these guys wrote some fantastic albums in the 70s...which were very underated 🤔
@davidmolina3520
Жыл бұрын
Wishing you two absolute peace mind and beautiful glorious health 🕊️
@nealjones255
Жыл бұрын
A superb song Love Hacketts guitar
@kevinlakeman5043
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff you two. Wonderful track and a lovely, graceful, often gorgeous album. This track reminds me some of "Undertow" from And Then There Were Three.
@greggorup1006
Жыл бұрын
Reminds me being a kid listening to this song in 76 and 77. Summer little league baseball, baseball cards and comic books. Lol you guys missed the great 70s
@PauloCarnaxide
Жыл бұрын
Another masterpiece ✨️ 👏
@jml-rj5re
Жыл бұрын
2023 is the year of Steely Dan. More Steely Dan! Re: Genesis, I would recommend a lot more from Trick of the Tail. Every song is epic! IMO, the best Genesis album of all. Genesis was expected to lose a few steps when Peter Gabriel left after The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. However, Phil Collins delivers IMO his best vocals. This is the PEAK of Phil's power in drumming. Trick of the Tail is really a prog-fusion album, as Collins experience with BrandX (fusion band) pays mega dividends. Steve Hackett's guitar is spectacular. Tony Banks' songwriting with Rutherford and Hackett assisting is sharper than ever! Great melodies, harmonies, chord changes. A little jazzy compared with other Genesis albums. A LOT of musicianship. Trick of the Tail is the real musicians' and songwriters' Genesis album IMO. The tracks: Dance on a Volcano - crazy time signature changes. An explosion of themes Entangled - genius songwriting by Hackett, Banks Squonk - a decade ahead of its time. What if Genesis' material after Duke was REALLY good? Squonk is a concert favorite. Mad Man Moon - gorgeous melodies, song structure, sophisticated chord structures. As a song it even blows Firth of Fifth away. One of my 2 favorite Genesis songs. Robbery, Assault, and Battery - a clever play within a song. Just wow at the fusion instrumental break. Only UK (with Allan Holdsworth) has reached this pinnacle of Proggy Genius. Ripples - There is no OFF position on the Genius button - at least on this album. Ripples IS Quintessential Genesis. One of my 2 favorite Genesis songs...so, yes my favorite Genesis songs are on this album. I Know What I Like and Firth of Fifth are 3 and 4. A Trick of the Tail - very clever and more Beatlesy in in sounds but the chord progressions are sophisticated, while sounding simple. Still whimsical and Genesis blood in the veins. Very catchy. Los Endos - the perfect ending to a brilliant album. In my view, Trick of the Tail, the Beatles' Revolver, and Steely Dan's Aja (or Royal Scam depending on the day of the week) are the greatest albums of the rock era. Your mileage may vary.
@47Diddy
Ай бұрын
W&W is the second concept album after PG left and Phil continued to hone his vocals! Above all, Hackett's good spirit and skills were at their best, and he was at his best here before he too left the band for his solo career! The album was created shortly after the "Trick" tour of the UK in the Netherlands! Following the concept of Trick of the Tail, this was also about the musical processing of stories from films and novels that deal with autumn and therefore go quite deep and really promoted the musical virtuosity of all band members! Further details are discussed in the following video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/1K5stm2VcmZjY6Asi=N-Byf8k390zqlMeb It was all based on the experiences that were gained from the time with Peter and that could now be perfected further! 🎶😉👍
@alf5948
Жыл бұрын
Been waiting for y’all to do this one… it’s a doozy! Words can’t express the emotion it stirs in me when I hear it. Thanks and happy new year!
@preshrunk1
Жыл бұрын
Great surprise, thanks! This was a Hackett Collins contribution and someone else mentioned the last album before Steve Hackett departed for a prolific solo career. Interestingly the two of them wrote a short little acoustic gem on Nursery Cryme in 1971 - both joined the band in that year as Genesis were in transition. The song is called ‘For Absent Friends’. It would be worth a listen. Very English, touching…theme of lyrics the mundane routine and meandering of two widows supporting each other without their spouses. They create in that motif quite well (as evidenced by their collaboration on ‘Blood on the Rooftops’) Gracias & Feliz año nuevo, N&L🥰🇨🇦
@thegreypigeon
Жыл бұрын
Such a great album thanks for playing this.
@rolandk.3957
Жыл бұрын
I am an Genesis - Fans for many, many yeras. I like your analyses of the music.of the Genesis - Songs. Sometimes its like I am back in the 80s. Happy new Year!
@mikeklesic7535
3 ай бұрын
The bass is outstanding
@henkgaas9446
Жыл бұрын
Oh I totally forgot about this song, this made me want to play spanish guitar which I still do!
@flyboy2880
4 ай бұрын
One of their very best.
@chrislaw8377
Жыл бұрын
Pleased you enjoyed this one Lex!! Brilliant. It highlights one of my bugbears about Genesis and thats the little recognition Steve Hackett gets. People always talk of the Gabriel era or the Collins era.but at this point Phil, although a fantastic drummer and vocalist, was not a main writer for the band. Ultimately as we know Hackett left because he didnt feel he was getting enough of his material on but this song is one of his best and the Genesis sound, to my mind, changed completely once he left. Just listen to the difference in atmosphere from this album to the next( And then there were 3) where the guitar sound is much more basic. Also Hacketts solo catalogue is the most ‘progressive’ of all the members. Please as an example i really think youd enjoy the song Shadow of the Hierophant from his first solo album Voyage of the Acolyte. Done while still with Genesis, phil and mike play on it as well. Plus wonderful vocals from Sally Oldfield( mike oldfields sister). A song in two parts with some guitar tapping during the mid section, years before Eddie Van Halen etc…Sorry for the rant but i think Steve has never been given the recognition he deserves for the early Genesis sound.
@TrevorDennis100
8 ай бұрын
I have too many favourite Genesis songs, but this is definitely one of them. I also love that this was a Steve Hackett and Phill Collins creation rather than the usual Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford who I think bullied the newer band members. I don't know for sure, but I wonder if the flute was played by Steve's brother John? OK, just Googled and that the answer is yes. We know that John has toured with Steve, but I don't think he features in the current line up. I saw Steve in Chelmsford, of all places, but before the Nad Sylvan days, and have seen Genesis a couple of times. On of those was at Knebworth when the music stopped at 11PM sharp because of noise restriction rules, but it was 4AM before we got out of the car park because of ridiculous traffic management by the cops. Even that 4AM exit almost resulted in a fight because the people at the front of our queue sat there for hours without being forceful, so I went around them on the grass, and was on the road twenty minutes later! It's funny what you remember. I live in New Zealand now, and really miss going to big name gigs.
@richarddobson815
Жыл бұрын
Well, what a wonderful way to say goodbye to 2022. One of Genesis' greatest songs, and Steve Hackett's triumphant farewell. It's been an absolute pleasure watching and listening to your musical journey this past year Nick and Alexia, and I look forward to more memorable moments in 2023. It's just one hour to go, here in Cape Town, before the clock turns 12, so have a wonderful New Year everyone and let's keep enjoying NicknLex in the next twelve months xx
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