Post by Stratmangler on Aug 2, 2016 10:48:21 GMT
I remember the anticipation that led up to the release of this album.
Peter Gabriel had secretly left Genesis at the end of “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway” tour, and this came to light in August 1975.
The band had anonymously advertised in Melody Maker for “a singer for a Genesis style group”, and received quite a few applicants.
The remaining members of Genesis held auditions and rehearsed new material for a future album, and during this process someone from Melody Maker found out about Gabriel’s departure.
The next edition of Melody Maker had a headline declaring that Genesis was dead.
The group explained to the music press that they had a new album written, waiting to be recorded.
They went into the studios to record, still continuing to audition singers, and with no announcement made of a successor to Peter Gabriel.
“A Trick Of The Tail” was released on February 2nd 1976, and was very well received.
The big question was answered upon opening the album, and finding Phil Collins credited with vocals and drums.
Genesis had not managed to find a suitable singer from outside the group, and had instead found their replacement from within.
The music?
From the opening notes of “Dance On A Volcano” you’re drawn in by a mysterious 12 string guitar motif, then hit by bombastic counter, and at that point you’re hooked and dragged along on a 51 minute musical ride.
I’m sure that most of you are familiar with this album, but to those that are not I hope you have an interesting and pleasant journey.
Peter Gabriel had secretly left Genesis at the end of “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway” tour, and this came to light in August 1975.
The band had anonymously advertised in Melody Maker for “a singer for a Genesis style group”, and received quite a few applicants.
The remaining members of Genesis held auditions and rehearsed new material for a future album, and during this process someone from Melody Maker found out about Gabriel’s departure.
The next edition of Melody Maker had a headline declaring that Genesis was dead.
The group explained to the music press that they had a new album written, waiting to be recorded.
They went into the studios to record, still continuing to audition singers, and with no announcement made of a successor to Peter Gabriel.
“A Trick Of The Tail” was released on February 2nd 1976, and was very well received.
The big question was answered upon opening the album, and finding Phil Collins credited with vocals and drums.
Genesis had not managed to find a suitable singer from outside the group, and had instead found their replacement from within.
The music?
From the opening notes of “Dance On A Volcano” you’re drawn in by a mysterious 12 string guitar motif, then hit by bombastic counter, and at that point you’re hooked and dragged along on a 51 minute musical ride.
I’m sure that most of you are familiar with this album, but to those that are not I hope you have an interesting and pleasant journey.
a man of good taste ofc..
