Shortly before Genesis went out to set new records with their album We Can’t Dance the release of a new Tony Banks solo album went by almost unnoticed. Still featured, most of all, an impressive list of guest musicians.
1983 and 1984 saw Genesis on their biggest tour so far, though it led them mainly through North America. In Europe, only the English fans had the privilege to see the bands for five nights at Birmingham.
The 80s began with a new kind of band feeling for Genesis. Duke became an important album in the band’s history – and probably their last album prog fans liked…
In 1972 Genesis could enjoy their first commercial success: Their album Foxtrot reached number 12 in the UK charts. They also reached new artistic heights.
Nursery Cryme was the album that made Genesis a force to reckon with in the progressive rock genre. Despite a lack of success it is considered a classic. We analyze why.
In 2016, Phil Collins’ former side project Brand X reunited with a couple of original band members. They eventually went on tour and recorded a new live albu, which is now available. Steffen Gerlach gave it a listen and shares his thoughts …