A TRICK OF THE TAIL

Genesis did not lose one step with this album. They cast down any doubt of they're future without Peter with their lightest album until they're pop albums. What a true masterpiece. This could be considered the Tony Banks era as in the next two albums, he didn't have writing credits on only 3 out of the 17 songs. All of them, though show what great musicians they are. As much of of Peter fan I am (and believe me... I am), they never needed that crazy poet in a dress up on stage. They proved why they are the greatest prog BAND ever (imnsho).

"Dance on A Volcano" shows right off the bat that they weren't going anywhere. Great song- I love 7/8 so much. I also love the last minute or two when Tony and Steve just become one and go nuts.

"Entangled" is like something played in heaven. It's so light... almost like a dream sequence or a fantasy...

"Squonk"- typical great song, for some reason gets lost in my mind by some other songs.

"Mad Man Moon" is sometimes my favorite song of this era. Such a brilliantly written song. Peter isn;t the only one that can dish out witty prog lyrics. Tony really shows his geni(s)ous on this one. Beatiful piano parts. Really, don't miss this one.

"Robbery, Assault, and Battery"- Funny. Makes me laugh. Phil and Tony show they're comical side again.

"Ripples"- Oh my. They just keep coming. This is one of the greatest songs ever (how many times have i used the word "great"?). Piano again is great, plus great Steve guitar at the end. Another can't miss.

"Trick"- Still great. 'tis said to be the weakest track on the album, but look at what it's up against. Love it too.

"Los Endos"- Amazing finish. Gives me chills. All need be said.

Despite my comment on "Mad Man Moon", I really don't have a favorite off here. One smack of euphoria (any Brand X fans?) after another. Definately a prog masterpiece. Listen to it.