Genesis - Underrated (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2

GENESIS

Genesis - Underrated (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2

Genesis were an English rock band formed by five Charterhouse pupils including Banks, Rutherford, Gabriel, and Anthony Phillips, Genesis were named by former pupil Jonathan King, who arranged for them to record several unsuccessful singles and their debut album From Genesis to Revelation in 1968. After splitting with King, the group began to tour professionally, signed with Charisma Records and recorded Trespass (1970) in the progressive rock style. Following the departure of Phillips, Genesis recruited Collins and Hackett and recorded Nursery Cryme (1971). Their live shows also began to be centred on Gabriel's theatrical costumes and performances. They were first successful in mainland Europe, before entering the UK charts with Foxtrot (1972). In 1973, they released Selling England by the Pound (1973), which featured their first UK top 30 single "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)". The concept album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway followed in 1974, and was promoted with a transatlantic tour featuring an elaborate stage show. Following the Lamb tour, Gabriel left Genesis in August 1975 to begin a solo career. After an unsuccessful search for a replacement, Collins took over as lead singer, while Genesis gained popularity in the UK and the US. They have sold 21.5 million copies of their albums in the United States, with worldwide sales of between 100 million and 150 million. (Wikipedia)

Genesis have two distinct sounds for me and I enjoy both although I prefer the Peter Gabriel era material. It really doesn't matter which side of the Genesis fence you sit on though because Genesis has made incredible music in every one of their musical eras. Mainly because the band were such great songwriters. With the many songs they recorded over that 28 year period they have left a great musical legacy. From their first song, "Where the Sour Turns to Sweet" in 1969 to their last song "One Man's Fool" in 1997. From the long-form insanity of "Supper's Ready" to the savvy yacht-pop of "Hold on My Heart", the band has covered so much sonic territory. In that wonderful kingdom they have many songs which often go unnoticed or are simply underrated.

This compilation looks at the underrated songs of Genesis. They are not presented in any specific order. They are a reflection of my love for their music and simply songs which I consider underrated. Enjoy!

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Track list 1

01    Mad Man Moon    :07:21    1976
02    Stagnation    :08:46    1970
03    The Chamber of 32 Doors    :05:52    1974
04    More Fool Me    :03:11    1973
05    Looking for Someone    :07:04    1970
06    Evidence of Autumn    :04:59    1982
07    The Fountain of Salmacis    :07:52    1971
08    Inside And Out    :06:45    1977
09    Seven Stones    :05:08    1971
10    Eleventh Earl of Mar    :07:43    1976
11    You Might Recall    :05:32    1982
12    After the Ordeal    :04:16    1973
13    The Lamia    :07:19    1974
14    In the Cage    :07:57    1974
15    Afterglow    :04:11    1976
16    Heathaze     :05:02    1980
17    Keep it Dark    :04:29    1981
18    Can-Utility and the Coastliners    :05:46    1972
19    Time Table    :04:47    1972
20    Twilight Alehouse    :07:48    1973
21    Entangled    :06:27    1976
22    Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers    :02:23    1976
23    Calling All Stations    :05:46    1997
24    Say It's Alright Joe    :04:21    1978
25    Undertow     :04:46    1978

Track list 2

26    Lillywhite Lilith    :03:04    1974
27    Going Out to Get You    :04:54    1974
28    Hairless Heart    :02:30    1974
29    Ravine    :01:37    1974
30    Silent Sorrow in Empty Boats    :03:09    1974
31    The Waiting Room    :06:15    1974
32    Many Too Many    :03:23    1978
33    Riding the Scree    :04:30    1974
34    Snowbound    :04:31    1978
35    A Winter's Tale    :03:29    1969
36    One Eyed Hound    :02:32    1969
37    Dusk    :06:14    1970
38    Visions of Angels    :06:51    1970
39    White Mountain    :06:44    1970
40    The Return of the Giant Hogweed    :08:10    1971
41    The Rooftops    :05:26    1976
42    Happy the Man    :02:54    1972
43    Am I Very Wrong    :03:30    1969
44    Harlequin    :02:52    1971
45    Me and Sarah Jane    :06:03    1981
46    Man on the Corner    :04:27    1981
47    In the Rapids    :02:25    1974
48    One for the Vine    :09:55    1976
49    Silver Rainbow    :04:31    1983
50    Fading Lights    :10:27    1991

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