Genesis Redone
The 2021 COVID lockdowns meant we couldn’t get together to record. This really impacted the sound quality on a couple of episodes, particularly the one about Genesis (Season 1 Ep 15)
So, we’ve re-recorded that episode. The key facts are the same, but because our podcasts are a conversation and we don’t work from a tight script, it’s basically a new episode. If you've listened to the original episode already, you might like to see how different this one is. We think you’ll be impressed.
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Genesis is regarded by many as one of the most exceptional bands ever produced by England, and never better than their 5-man line-up in the early 70’s. Both Genesis and Steve Hackett completed COVID-delayed tours this year, so it's a great time to discover (or remember!) some of the finest music you'll ever encounter.
In particular, we talk about two sublime albums, Selling England by the Pound, and The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. “Selling England......” contains “Firth of Fifth”, a 9-minute-long ensemble piece with fluid guitar, delicate piano & synth parts, flute & vocal pieces, underpinned by a strong rhythm section in Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford. It's regarded by many to be the finest single work by Genesis!
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, regarded by Genesis fans as their best complete work, is a complex story targeted at the US, with many American cultural references mixed with mythical and supernatural elements. It contains both their most delicate AND hard-edged pieces, still sounding fresh decades later.
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Oh, by the way, we’re taking a short break to travel around Australia. We'll be back with a bunch of new episodes on October 16. Stay with us – there's some great stuff coming up!
References: Genesis, Selling England by the Pound, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Ramones, Mr Mercedes, Rick Rubin, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, David Bowie, Elton John, Brian Eno
"Pet Sematary" - The Ramones - from Mr Mercedes
Genesis PlayList
Egg
Steve Hackett Firth of Fifth
Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel (awesome film clip)