There is a paradox that while the Peter Gabriel era of Genesis was undoubtedly their most inspired, their best album was A Trick of the Tail, which was their first post-Gabriel's departure.
My opinion, anyway.
The first track of which was "Dance on a volcano". Can't think why it's been on my mind over the last day or so. Dual drumkits, everyone with long hair, Mike Rutherford almost dwarfed by his double-necked guitar ... It's the seventies!
Weeell now, I prefer Collins era Genesis to Gabriel era Genesis overall. Heresy, I know, especially coming from a prog rock fan. The songs are just better. But I've missed A Trick Of The Tail thus far - will have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteMmm, Phil Collins in a drum-off with Bill Bruford - that's-a spicy percussion.
ReplyDeleteI think it was Chester Thompson in that one. I've rewatched it more times than is healthy but can't quite see. Skin colour would be a clue.
ReplyDeleteIt's also rather hard to see Steve Hackett actually doing anything, though I'm sure he does.
It's hard to tell in that light, but I think you've called it. Still a good drum duet. Now I'll have to trawl Youtube for footage of the time Bruford *did* play percussion for Genesis on tour.
ReplyDeleteThere's this, for a start.
ReplyDeleteThank'ee, thank'ee. Ought to be pretty easy to recognise Bruford in that romper suit, really.
ReplyDeleteDisagree about best album personally Selling England By The Pound is their best album. If in doubt please listen to it in detail.
ReplyDeleteI have, which is why I stand by my earlier comment ... Lyrically, SEBTP is easily their best, but I'm a tunes man, myself.
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