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Track Listings
| 1. Mama (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 2. That's All (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 3. Home By The Sea (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 4. Second Home By The Sea (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 5. Illegal Alien (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 6. Taking It All Too Hard (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 7. Just A Job To Do (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 8. Silver Rainbow (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 9. It's Gonna Get Better (2007 Digital Remaster) |
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This 1983 effort found the trio of Tony Banks, Phil Collins, and Mike Rutherford settling comfortably into their niche as world-class hit-makers, while exploring ambitious new creative avenues. So, alongside popular--and relatively straightforward--tunes like "That's All," "Illegal Alien," "Taking It All Too Hard," "Just a Job to Do," and the subtly menacing "Mama," the band continues to explore its more complex inclinations on "Second Home by the Sea" and "It's Gonna Get Better." Both accessible and idiosyncratic, Genesis remains one of the group's most durable '80s albums. --Scott Schinder
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is such an underrated album.This was at the stage where the band had just started to reach out more to a wider audience and the first single "Mama" which opens procedings is an absolute classic.Phil Collins surpasses himself with the vocal on this track. Brilliant.
"Illegal Alien" & "That's All" were also successful singles and typified the new commercially-minded approach the band were taking at the time. "It's gonna get better" is a typical Genesis ballad of the highest order. "Silver Rainbow", "Taking It All Too Hard" & "Just A Job To Do" are also all fine tracks but they don't really stand out.
This brings us nicely on to the highlight, not only of this album, but of all the band's output since becoming a trio following the departure of Steve Hackett. I'm referring,of course, to the epic "Home By The Sea" and "Second Home By The Sea". This pair of tracks showcase Genesis at their absolute best. It marries together their new found commercial style in the former case, with their grand instrumental epic style which was their trademark during the Peter Gabriel era, in the latter. The effect is absolutely stunning. Even if you don't listen to the rest of the album, it is worth buying just for Home By The Sea. If you like Genesis even just a little bit, you will love this I assure you.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I feel this album is pretty solid throughout with some outstanding songs. 'Mama', 'Home By The Sea', 'Illegal Alien' and 'It's Gonna Get Better' are my favorites as they mix intelligent songwriting with a tough pop sound. I think Phil Collins reached his vocal peak on this album, the end of 'Mama' being a good example. However, songs like 'Just A Job To Do' and 'Taking It All Too Hard', whilst good, don't have the same kind of definition.
I'd recommend this album to someone who likes pop with a twist and great sounds. Sound has always been an area where Genesis excel and again they don't disappoint on this album.
I'd recommend this album to someone who likes pop with a twist and great sounds. Sound has always been an area where Genesis excel and again they don't disappoint on this album.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is overloaded by pop tunes with amazingly catchy melodies that really hit the spot. I'm more of a fan the earlier Genesis stuff but I have to admit this is good. "Mama" is catchy and shows what a great voice Phil Collins has and "That's All," has a leisured cool to it that makes it instantly memorable. The two home by the sea tracks are great and "Taking it all too hard," is well written with great lyrics. The only poor track is "Illegal Alien" with some inane lyrics. Otherwise it's worth buying even if it's not the hardcore prog-rock that Genesis fans who hate this era prefer.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
It Got Better
Having released all their crap songs on ABACAB, Genesis were forced to release a decent album. Genesis (the album) may just be one of the finest albums that Phil era Genesis (the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Greg Boyd
Not bad, but they did better
When this album first came out, I didn't bother buying it (a mate had it and I taped a selection of the stronger tracks). Read more
Published 15 months ago by D. Spencer
Rather good surprisingly!
Genesis' self-titled album, their 12th studio effort, arrived in late 1983. At this time Phil Collins solo work was extremely popular and the music charts in Britain were still... Read more
Published 19 months ago by N. Wright
Excellent Album
I enjoy this album and the memories it brings back. Still an awesome recording and glad to have it in my collection.
Published on 28 April 2010 by Traveller
Still Going Strong
It has often been said that Phil Collins moved Genesis from progressive to popular music, but I think the group managed to maintain at least a progressive feel in a lot of their... Read more
Published on 11 July 2009 by Dave_42
They could still deliver the goods
I'm perhaps a rare animal in that my taste in Genesis albums is very selective, having first become acquainted with the band not until 1973's Selling England, which I love to this... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2009 by Julian Stevens
Beyond the Rainbow?
Hard album to say how great or how poor it is. Total stars for this would be 3.5, but we don't do halves. Read more
Published on 28 April 2007 by Mr. J. Hulme
All for one song
A mixed album, starting with an excellent tune in Mama. Taking advantage of new technology (drum machines), this song was the first of a different sound - which would come into... Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2006 by "hudsonhalpin"
Just a Job to Do? But you could at least try!
What a strange album!!! It begins with the unmatchable psychotic 'Mama', arguably the best Genesis single. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2005 by KPA Lowe
Their best "pop era" album.
The previous album, Abacab, had some strong moments but also some patchier material. However, it was a change of direction, with some experimentation. Read more
Published on 26 May 2004 by T. J. Stickland
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