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[Review] Genesis: From Genesis To Revelation (1969)

The first Genesis album is the Leviticus of the lot: instructional, but not particularly enjoyable.

An early, interesting tapestry of progressive epics and music-box madrigals.

With Phil Collins and Steve Hackett on board, Genesis enters its classic phase of imaginative storytelling.

Genesis graduates from the nursery to higher education with this progressive rock classic.

Five live songs from the band’s classic five-piece lineup, released to fill the gap between studio albums.

Posted On 15 Oct

The real stars were, indeed, still to appear on this celestial alignment of sound and vision.

Posted On 2 Apr

Some sleight of hand as Collins replaces Gabriel, but there’s still plenty of magic left.

A double live lp’ing from the group’s 1976/77 tour featuring Phil Collins on vocals.

Banks’ first solo work, built around the story of a man who loses his memory, is itself surprisingly forgettable.

Half a concept album based on the Peter Currell Brown book and half an album of standalone songs, but not a must-halve.

Ay, caramba! Another repackage of the band’s first album.

You know you’ve got a good ballad on your hands when it can make Bob Hoskins seem romantic.

This should have been tax deductible as a retirement fund contribution.

Minor prog stars, many from the Magna Carta label, take a shot at serving up some of Genesis’ greatest songs.

Old Genesis nuggets given a modern polish from Mr. Hackett and an impressive group of guests.