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If one was to decide when the full genesis of Genesis occurred, it would have to be 1985. The proverbial "jump the shark". Do a google if your unfamiliar with the term. I would say that even though I can not stand to hear the live medley blues brother version of Turn it again, Or the stammer version of 3 sides live Misunderstanding. It is still a very strong album and misunderstanding or Follow you, Follow me blow the doors off Hold on my heart.

Additionally, having a vinyl of From genesis to revelation and tresspass, I could attest that although some of the stuff Gabriel did was good. A lot of it depended on the stage gimmicks. I'd say the sweet spot for the band was from Selling up till 83's 3 sides. Even some of the self titled stuff was good if you could somehow forget it included Taking it all too hard.

However, Tony and Mike surely wouldn't have argued artistic integreity in lieu of some the fattest paychecks of there 20 plus year careers. This is the creative arc everyone goes through and once they make the money, its hard to keep the edge.

I often wonder why they have skirted around a reunion. Is it because they don't think they can come into the studio and produce a profound album that will speak to the older fans or are they afraid that no one will care.

Marillion which is forever compared to Genesis never really had the commercial success of Genesis and thank god for that. Although there attempts at pop music might make think susudio is prog rock, they still have some good stuff in them and they write for the dedicated following they have. I would love to see those guys step it up. They don't have to tour since Phil has no hearing left. Just sit in a studio with or without Peter and Steve and do something for them and for the fans that used to come see them 25 years ago.