TRESPASS

I was skeptical when I first heard that Genesis was one of the major prog bands. Listening to this did not convince me. But after listening to the rest of their material they became one of my favorite bands. Looking back on it now, there is much to appreciate. The beauty and romanticism expected of Genesis is all here, but their major influences come threw a lot more. It feels very derivative of King Crimson's debut with a hint of Van der Graaf Generator. The interplay between Phillips and Rutherford is excellent, every bit as good as Hackett. Definitely check out "The Geese and the Ghost"! It's almost bizarre hearing the Collins-less backing vocals. Speaking of, the drums are the only real weak link, musicianship wise.

"Looking for Someone" is a good opening but feels lacking. "The Knife" is a great energetic piece, which is maybe unfairly the track remembered from this album, because "Stagnation" is one of their best. This song is the most "Genesis" sounding one to me. "White Mountain" and "Dusk" are boring and forgettable. "Visions of Angels" is the only hint that this is the same band who made "From Genesis to Revelation".

Overall, a very uneven album, but certainly better than anything I could do at that age! Anthony Phillips was still a teenager at the time! Other than "Stagnation" and "The Knife", not essential.