GENESIS

Genesis

Symphonic Prog

2.79 | 1488 ratings

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This is an indulgent pop album, but what can one expect from a record that's artwork consists of the shapes of a popular toddler's toy as well as being the self-titled album?

"Mama" Not only do the electronic drums wear on, and is the instrumentation bare, but Phil Collins's dark laughing and growling is almost unbearable. His singing is good, and is what anybody can expect from him, but this track is almost an embarrassment to even listen to.

"That's All" This is a popular Collins-era Genesis song with a fun pop-melody. It scored some radio airplay (and continues to do so), but is nothing great.

"Home by the Sea" At last, there's some fuller music, but overall, Collins dominates his band mates (this is a pop album, after all). It's a somewhat better track than "Mama," though.

"Second Home by the Sea" The previous track flows right into this one, which features heavier drumming and some good keyboards. This is as progressive as this album gets, as this relatively lengthy song does have some decent instrumental moments.

"Illegal Alien" After some silly electronic noises come even sillier sounds. Collins's accent in this song is not just terrible, it's fairly insulting.

"Taking it All Too Hard" Here's another somewhat tropical-sounding song (as was the previous ridiculous track), but it's a bit darker.

"Just a Job to Do" A fast-paced one with some lame lyrics, this is another radio hit. It's upbeat, and somewhat enjoyable, but nothing really interesting.

"Silver Rainbow" Here is a song that doesn't know if it's coming or going. It's utterly forgettable.

"It's Gonna Get Better" Well, it hasn't yet. This is a soft pop song with Collins's falsetto vocals that should demonstrate that Genesis became very poor very quickly at the onset of the 1980s.

Epignosis | 1/5 | 2009-5-27

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