The Songs of Genesis - A Complete Guide to the Studio Recordings

Quintessentially British, Genesis spearheaded progressive rock in the 1970s, evolving into a chart-topping success through the end of the millennium. Influencing rock groups such as Radiohead, Phish, Rush, Marillion and Elbow, the experimental format of Genesis' songs inspired new avenues for music to explore. From the 23-minute masterpiece "Supper's Ready," via the sublime beauty of "Ripples" and the bold experimentation of "Mama", to hits such as "Invisible Touch" and "I Can't Dance," their material was inventive and unique. This book is the chronological history of the band's music, with critical analysis and key details of each of the 204 songs Genesis recorded and released.

List of contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

Introduction: From Charterhouse to Chart Toppers

Notes on Cataloguing

Part 1-The Formative Years: September 1963-September 1970

¿1.¿The Genesis of Genesis

¿2.¿Studio Album #1: From Genesis to Revelation

¿3.¿The Road to Trespass

¿4.¿Studio Album #2: Trespass

Part 2-The ­Five-Man Years: October 1970-May 1975

¿5.¿Studio Album #3: Nursery Cryme

¿6.¿Studio Album #4: Foxtrot

¿7.¿Studio Album #5: Selling England by the Pound

¿8.¿Studio Album #6: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Part 3-The ­Four-Man Years: June 1975-July 1977

¿9.¿Studio Album #7: A Trick of the Tail

10.¿Studio Album #8: Wind & Wuthering

Part 4-The Trio Years: August 1977-March 1996

11.¿Studio Album #9: ...And Then There Were Three...

12.¿Studio Album #10: Duke

13.¿Studio Album #11: Abacab

14.¿Studio Album #12: Genesis

15.¿Studio Album #13: Invisible Touch

16.¿Studio Album #14: We Can't Dance

Part 5-Their Final Bow: June 1996-July 2000

17.¿Studio Album #15: ...Calling All Stations...

Part 6-Looking Back and Reunions

18.¿Since 1998

Discography

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Song Title Index

General Index

About the author

Steve Aldous has a lifelong interest in film, TV and popular music. Author of a number of well-received short stories, articles and essays, he lives in Bury, Lancashire, UK

Summary

Quintessentially British, Genesis spearheaded progressive rock in the 1970s, evolving into a chart-topping success through the end of the millennium. This book provides a chronological history of the band, with critical analysis and key details of each of the 204 songs Genesis recorded and released.

Product details

• Authors: Steve Aldous
• Publisher: McFarland
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9781476681382
• ISBN: 978-1-4766-8138-2
• No. of pages: 348
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 254 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 655 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Music, film, theatre > Music: general, reference works