GENESIS LIVE

This album is a excellent introduction to the tight power the "classic" five man band possessed during this stage. The performances are highlighted by the upfront virtuosity of guitarist Steve Hackett and powerful drumming of Phil Collins.

The only drawback to this otherwise excellent album, is its briefness. "Genesis Live" contains only five songs, and during this point in the band's career, Genesis would not only play the songs that were represented on the album, but the opus "Supper's Ready" would close out the show. Sadly in its earlier stages this was to have been included on the album, but was left off.

Other songs that would have made this a definitive buy, would have been "The Fountain Of Salmacis", "Can Utilities" and "Twilight Alehouse".

Charles