FROM GENESIS TO REVELATION

"From Genesis to Revelation" is the debut full-length studio album by UK pop/rock and progressive rock act Genesis. The album was released through Decca Records in March 1969. "From Genesis to Revelation" was recorded in August 1968, except for "Silent Sun", which was already recorded in December 1967 and released as the band´s first single in February 1968, featuring the B-side track "That's Me", which was not included on the original version of "From Genesis to Revelation". Genesis formed in early 1967 and most of the material featured on "From Genesis to Revelation" are re-arranged versions of demo tracks from 1967, which were written while most members of the band were still pupils of Charterhouse in Godalming, Surrey.

Most people are familar with the commercially successful Genesis from the 80s/early 90s, and some people are familiar with the 70s progressive rock period of the band too, but not that many people are familar with the 60s pop/rock of "From Genesis to Revelation", and there´s a reason why that is. While tracks like "The Sour Turns To Sweet" and "In the Wilderness" are solid enough, and "The Serpent" even hints slightly at a progressive rock sound, the remaining material on the album simply aren´t that interesting. As the album also features a sound production/mix that leaves a bit to be desired, and Genesis obviously hadn´t matured yet as musicians, "From Genesis to Revelation" ends up a rather unremarkable 60s pop/rock release.

There are so many other contemporary releases, which offer a lot more to the listener, and some of their later progressive rock peers like Yes and King Crimson, were for example light years ahead of Genesis on their late 60s releases. This one can easily be skipped on your Genesis journey and you wouldn´t miss a thing. A 2.5 star (50%) rating is warranted.