WHat a coincidence you bring this up! I have been seriously thinking about starting a GEnesis related thread!
I picked up my first CD copy of the orginal "From Genesis to Revelation" maaterial (under a different name/packaging of course) and have been giving it repeated listens of late end to end. It is a concept album that flows from song to song, so best listened to that way.
Genesis has been a top favorite of mine since I discovered several albums of theirs in the budget bin (including FGTR)for $1.00 back in the mid 70's.
The CD copy of FGTR cost me $3 at the Goodwill Store. Still a bargain.
This first real Genesis album is a special treat for any Genesis. It is not like any other. I was entralled with it when I first got it and find myself that way once more.
The flow, theme and lyrics are gorgeous. Peter Gabriel's voice in fine early form is a big part of that and adds an ethereal quality that brings what otherwise might be quite mundane alive. I also love the orchestral embellishments that Jonathan King ha David Greenslade (I believe) add! More gorgeous embellishments, although some might object to how they dominate when present and were clearly added to material that King did not care much for prior. The band hated this supposedly. I love it. It makes for unique Genesis that works in a totally different way than the rest. Also, this album and Trepass made me a big Anthony Phillips fan. He has many fine moments on this one, though not as in the forefront as much as Trespass. TOny Banks adds various piano passages that any classical piano lover can enjoy!
I picked up my first CD copy of the orginal "From Genesis to Revelation" maaterial (under a different name/packaging of course) and have been giving it repeated listens of late end to end. It is a concept album that flows from song to song, so best listened to that way.
Genesis has been a top favorite of mine since I discovered several albums of theirs in the budget bin (including FGTR)for $1.00 back in the mid 70's.
The CD copy of FGTR cost me $3 at the Goodwill Store. Still a bargain.
This first real Genesis album is a special treat for any Genesis. It is not like any other. I was entralled with it when I first got it and find myself that way once more.
The flow, theme and lyrics are gorgeous. Peter Gabriel's voice in fine early form is a big part of that and adds an ethereal quality that brings what otherwise might be quite mundane alive. I also love the orchestral embellishments that Jonathan King ha David Greenslade (I believe) add! More gorgeous embellishments, although some might object to how they dominate when present and were clearly added to material that King did not care much for prior. The band hated this supposedly. I love it. It makes for unique Genesis that works in a totally different way than the rest. Also, this album and Trepass made me a big Anthony Phillips fan. He has many fine moments on this one, though not as in the forefront as much as Trespass. TOny Banks adds various piano passages that any classical piano lover can enjoy!