Genesis is a Top 5 band

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Let's take a second to appreciate this discography:

The Gabriel Era

The Collins Era, Pt. 1 (Neo-Prog Years)

The Collins Era, Pt. 2 (Patrick Bateman Years)

The Wilson Era (Collins' Exodus)

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Also, name me another band other than The Beatles that've launched as many successful solo careers...

 

[RadioJoNES]

Yes, but I don't approve of meme thread titles.

 

[Sikamikanico]

My folks brought me up on a steady diet of Led Zep, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd and Genesis. Will always have a softspot for them, but Phil Collins era (as lead vocalist) was best. Home by the Sea? TUNE.

 

[Dust]

I actually really like Calling All Stations as a whole.

 

[Wubby]

Phil Collins era (as lead vocalist) was best.

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This is truth.

 

[IrishNinja]

undeniably true, next thread pls

Phil Collins era (as lead vocalist) was best.

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strongly cosigned, can't wait to see dude live again in a few months as well

 

[Kwigo]

Meh.

 

[lazygecko]

It's really guitarist Steve Hackett who made the band for me. The two albums they made after Gabriel left (A Trick of the Tail and Wuthering Heights I think?) are my favorites and I suspect it's because he got more room for songwriting contributions in Gabriel's absence. The album that came out after Steve's departure left no impression on me at all. Then I listened to his solo work from the period and it basically had all the qualities I liked about Genesis.

 

[Not]

Yes, but I don't approve of meme thread titles.

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It's too late. With the creation of this thread, another fucking meme is born

 

[Fat4all]

nah

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Undoubtedly so, but I'm not sure I can ever forgive them for the childhood trauma that was the Land of Confusion video. It still terrifies me to this day.

 

[Deleted member 2809]

Wrong.

 

[Fat4all]

the only thing they gave anyone is That's All

 

[Gonzalez]

I can't take anybody seriously when they say they liked the Gabriel era. I mean you have to be Elon Musk to stand that catalog of music.

 

[MadJakeChurchill]

Wuthering Heights

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Wind and Wuthering.

They were definitely one of the best prog acts of all time.
And then


Just irredeemable garbage after Hackett.

 

[show me your skeleton]

Undoubtedly so, but I'm not sure I can ever forgive them for the childhood trauma that was the Land of Confusion video. It still terrifies me to this day.

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wait until you find out there's a whole tv series of that.

anyway, i don't understand how a human can drum and sing. mainly because i cannot do either.

 

[Nekyrrev]

Yes.
"Selling england by the pound" is one of my favorite album ever, just incredible.

 

[MadJakeChurchill]

I can't take anybody seriously when they say they liked the Gabriel era. I mean you have to be Elon Musk to stand that catalog of music.

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There's a reason why the Gabriel discog is still touring with Hackett, and nobody touches the boring dirge of Duke nor the decrepit deets and doots from Self-Titled onwards. It's just not good music and reveled in gimmickry that wore out instantly.

 

[Browny]

I too grew up on my parents musical choice of Genesis (along with REO Speedwagon and The Flying Pickets). Invisible Touch is a strong album, and Land Of Confusion is such a good song that even Disturbed couldn't fuck it up.

Spoiler

It's a great cover.

 

[Horp]

Used to love Genesis. Not as much anymore but gabriel-genesis is the best prog there ever was.

 

[Ninja Kn1ght]

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. 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. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.

 

[MadJakeChurchill]

Too artsy, too intellectual.

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I love that this statement immediately precedes an Anthony Fantano-esque essay on their pop albums.

 

[Jasup]

My folks brought me up on a steady diet of Led Zep, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd and Genesis. Will always have a softspot for them, but Phil Collins era (as lead vocalist) was best. Home by the Sea? TUNE.

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This is me almost word for word (except switch Led Zep and Dylan with Black Sabbath and Dire Straits). Completely agree with Home by the Sea, unmatched.

 

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How many top 5 bands can there be?

 

[Hoot]

In my part of the world they were called the Megadrives thank you very much.

 

[Gonzalez]

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. 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. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.

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Don't just stare at it, eat it.

 

[Deleted member 4247]

The Gabriel era is some of the best music ever made. Went downhill fast after that.

 

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