Tony Banks' Solo Albums

I have A Curious Feeling you're going to like Tony Banks' solo albums, no matter whether it's one of his Soundtracks such as The Wicked Lady, or one of his classical compositions such as Five, Six Pieces for Orchestra, or even Seven: A Suite for Orchestra. Tony Banks has never been "The Fugitive" from Genesis, having played on all fifteen of their studio albums, but he's Still managed to find the time for solo projects, as well as the Strictly Inc.. duo (with Wang Chung), ensuring he's managed to maintain a healthy Bankstatement over the years.

Edited by Psychedelic Paul - April 08 2023 at 10:22

FatherChristmas wrote: I don't know any Tony Banks solo stuff

Edited by Psychedelic Paul - April 01 2021 at 03:57

Bankstatement (1989) - The album name and also the name of Tony Banks' one-album band.

Edited by Psychedelic Paul - July 06 2020 at 08:43

Six Pieces for Orchestra (2012)

A Curious Feeling is a masterpiece, The Fugitive is somewhat okay, everything else is boring fluff.

FatherChristmas wrote: I don't know any Tony Banks solo stuff

Psychedelic Paul wrote: Cristi wrote: FatherChristmas wrote: I don't know any Tony Banks solo stuff  his debut album is a must listen only.  Listen to the rest if you are curious.  I haven't listened to his last three albums though, classical compositions I believe, nor do I plan to anytime soon.  Tony Banks' classical compositions are a must-listen too, but only if you like classical compositions.

Only one I have is the first...on original vinyl....have heard pieces from the later ones but they really don't grab me much. Well played and recorded but to me the music is bland. 

Personally I don't think any Tony Banks album is worth 5 stars. Same with Mike Rutherford and Anthony Phillips. They work best as collaborators. The three are great artists but they can't do what the other three (Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett and Phil Collins) can do working alone.

Psychedelic Paul wrote: iluvmarillion wrote: Personally I don't think any Tony Banks album is worth 5 stars. Same with Mike Rutherford and Anthony Phillips. They work best as collaborators. The three are great artists but they can't do what the other three (Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett and Phil Collins) can do working alone.   I was listening to Tony Banks' three superb classical albums and I couldn't help thinking, if only he'd recorded music like that with Genesis in the 1980's & 90's.