[QUOTE="GreySeal9"][QUOTE="LiquidAjax"] Probably Sail Away.LiquidAjax
Yeah, you're probably right. That song (I think it's official title is Orrinoco Flow) is nice and soothing, but yeah, it doesn't hold a candle to the beautiful mysteriousness of Carribean Blue.
Do you like Phil Collins? 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. Christy, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. 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. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your **** 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. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it. 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. Sabrina don't just stare at it, eat it.What's with the Sabrina stuff?
But anyway, yeah, I like Phil Collins. He makes above average pop music and he has a great voice. My favorite solo song from a Genesis lead singer is In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel tho.
I thought that Invisible Touch was the last Genesis album that actually had a good portion of interesting songs on it. I Can't Dance was way to soggy and middle-aged sounding and Calling All Stations was trash.
My favorite Genesis album is Duke. It's the perfect fusion of the more artsy, intellectual Genesis and the more poppy incarnation. They hit a good middle ground with that album. I like the Peter Gabriel work, but I admit that it can overdo the artsy thing to the point where the music is kind of emotionally distant.
Log in to comment