Genesis

[Necromunchkin]

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 asshole. 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.

This sounds strangely like the one of musical critique sections from the book "American Psycho." Chromatose, do you need to tell us something?

 

[Chromatose]

the movie representation thereof , yes

that and I just chainsawed a hooker.

 

[Necromunchkin]

Ahh. I haven't seen the film, only read the book. Rather surprised they kept any of that. Nifty.

heh, chainsawing hookers is metal.

 

[Dick Sirloin]

Top 15 prog rock albums per PROGARCHIVES:

1) YES - Close to the Edge
2) GENESIS - Selling England By the Pound
3) GENESIS - Foxtrot
4) JETHRO TULL - Thick as a Brick
5) PINK FLOYD - Dark Side of the Moon
6) PINK FLOYD - Wish You Were Here
7) KING CRIMSON - In the Court of the Crimson King
8) GENESIS - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
9) RUSH - Moving Pictures
10) GENESIS - Nursery Cryme
11) PINK FLOYD - Animals
12) YES - Fragile
13) YES - Relayer
14) DREAM THEATER - Metropolis: Scenes from a Memory
15) RUSH - Hemispheres


Dream Theater?!? Where's ELP? Zappa?

 

[Necromunchkin]

Yes, and there are Tull albums I'd put above Thick as a Brick on that list as well.

 

[Chromatose]

I read the progarchives forums only ~once every six months, and each time I believe I've seen a thread complaining about that list.

Dubious at best.

 

[Dick Sirloin]

http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2273#mp3

There's a band called HP Lovecraft?!?!? I must hear

 

[Demonspell]

Top 15 prog rock albums per PROGARCHIVES:

1) YES - Close to the Edge
2) GENESIS - Selling England By the Pound
3) GENESIS - Foxtrot
4) JETHRO TULL - Thick as a Brick
5) PINK FLOYD - Dark Side of the Moon
6) PINK FLOYD - Wish You Were Here
7) KING CRIMSON - In the Court of the Crimson King
8) GENESIS - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
9) RUSH - Moving Pictures
10) GENESIS - Nursery Cryme
11) PINK FLOYD - Animals
12) YES - Fragile
13) YES - Relayer
14) DREAM THEATER - Metropolis: Scenes from a Memory
15) RUSH - Hemispheres


Dream Theater?!? Where's ELP? Zappa?

I do check that site for reviews daily, but I agree that there's way too much stroking of the big five (not that the top ten or so albums aren't deserving of course) and DT. The highest ranked ELP and Zappa are Brain Salad Surgery (36) and Hot Rats (52). Actually, my beef with that site would be that they recently added The Beatles. No offense to those who consider them the be all end all of music, but was that really necessary?

 

[lizard]

http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2273#mp3
There's a band called HP Lovecraft?!?!? I must hear

I believe they released only two albums back around 1970

 

[Chromatose]

speaking of Hot Rats, finally heard that album last week, and oh shizzzz, amazing.

 

[MFJ]

speaking of Hot Rats, finally heard that album last week, and oh shizzzz, amazing.

Yeah man, my woman friend has been all about that album recently. Fucking great stuff...

 

[Dick Sirloin]

I do check that site for reviews daily, but I agree that there's way too much stroking of the big five (not that the top ten or so albums aren't deserving of course) and DT. The highest ranked ELP and Zappa are Brain Salad Surgery (36) and Hot Rats (52). Actually, my beef with that site would be that they recently added The Beatles. No offense to those who consider them the be all end all of music, but was that really necessary?

Or Agalloch.

 

[Chromatose]

Or Agalloch.

they added Agalloch? hahah what the dilly bra?


anyway.. back to this top list they have...

Thick as a Brick at number 4 goes to show the underappreciation of "Passion Play" which is more aptly suited for an upper tier spot.