Genesis – Trespass

€49,99

Genesis’ first truly progressive album, and their first record for the Charisma label (although Trespass was released in America by ABC, which is how MCA came to have it), is important mostly as a formative effort. Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, and Michael Rutherford are here, but the guitarist is Anthony Phillips and the drummer is John Mayhew. Gabriel, Banks, Phillips, and Rutherford are responsible for the compositions, which are far more ambitious than the group’s earlier efforts (“Silent Sun,” etc.). Unfortunately, much of what is here is more interesting for what it points toward than what it actually does — the group reflects a peculiarly dramatic brand of progressive rock, very theatrical as music, but not very successful. The lyrics are complex enough but lack the unity and clarity that would make Genesis’ subsequent albums among the most interesting of prog rock efforts to analyze. Gabriel‘s voice is very expressive but generally lacks power and confidence, while the conventional backup vocalizing by the others is wimpy, and Phillips‘ playing is muted. Tony Banks‘ keyboards are the dominant instruments, which isn’t that bad, but it isn’t the Genesis that everyone came to know. The soft, lyrical “Visions of Angels” and “Stagnation” are typical, gentle works by a band that later learned how to rock much harder. Only one of the songs here, “The Knife” — which rocks harder than anything else on Trespass and is easily the best track on the album — lasted in the group’s concert repertory past the next album.

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Virgin 206 920-270, LP, Album, RE, Gat Europe 1985

Side 1.

1. Looking For Someone 7:00
2. White Mountain 7:00
3. Visions Of Angels 7:00

Side 2.

1. Stagnation 8:45
2. Dusk 4:15
3. The Knife 8:55

Credits:

Acoustic Guitar [12 String], Bass, Classical Guitar [Nylon], Cello, Backing Vocals [Voices] – Mike Rutherford
Acoustic Guitar [12 String], Electric Guitar, Lead Guitar, Dulcimer, Backing Vocals [Voices] – Anthony Phillips
Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Genesis
Artwork – Paul Whitehead
Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals [Voices] – John Mayhew
Engineer – Robin Geoffrey Cable
Lead Vocals [Lead Voice], Flute, Accordion, Bass Drum, Tambourine – Peter Gabriel
Organ, Piano, Mellotron, Guitar, Backing Vocals [Voices] – Tony Banks
Producer – John Anthony

Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)

All titles published by Stratsong/Carlin Music Corp.Recorded at Trident Studios, London.Artwork: Paul Whitehead for Cleen Mashine Studio. 1970 Charisma Records Ltd. 1970Comes in a smooth gatefold sleeve and printed inner sleeve (only one side) including lyrics.

 

 

 

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Matrix / Runout DM 206920 A-1/85S 1
Matrix / Runout DM 206920 B-1/85S 1
Matrix / Runout DM 206920 A -1/85S I
Matrix / Runout DM 206920 B -1/85S I
Matrix / Runout DM 206 920 A
Matrix / Runout DM 206 920 B
Rights Society GEMA STEMRA BIEM
Label Code LC 3098
Price Code -270
Pressing Plant ID Bass clef
Other 206 920-8

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