A complete document

A complete document of one of the most important progressive bands. Of course Genesis is still alive, but this period, from their early demos to Peter Gabriel's depart is always been said their most creative work time. Dramatic music, artistic lyrics, at the same time with rich, complex yet beautiful music. To celebrate 30 years Genesis anniversary, Virgin records released this CD box. CD1 and CD2 have a live version of "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" (originally a double LP and then a double CD). CD3 has another live concert but from "Selling England By The Pound" era plus a few single songs never released on LP or CD. Both concerts were never heard before on an official release and are a totally superb versions of the studio albums. If does not sound as an heresy, "The Lamb Lies.." live sounds even better than in studio. On CD3 most pieces are from "Selling England By The Pound" (their best album) and also included a live version of "Suppers Ready", a 23 minutes piece. CD4 brings demos from early Genesis (pre "Trespass", from "From Genesis To Revelation" era, the actual 1st Genesis album) and are mostly acoustic pieces with voice/piano and acoustic guitars. A bit simple compared to what would come later. Yet already sounded unique and Peter Gabriel appeared as a powerful singer and lyric writer. The CD box also comes with an amazing 80 pages book with tons of photos and essays, who trace band's history during that period. Anthony Phillips(guitars 68-71) Steve Hackett (71-76 guitars), Jonh Mayhew (drums 68-70), Phil Collins (drums 70 to 97, just of one the best drummers ever), and Tony Banks (keys) and Michael Rutherford (bass/guitars). Last two still Genesis members. An essential item for fans. A precise document of one the quintessencial progressive rock bands.

Lamb Lies Down ON Broadway version on this outing

This CD set is worth the price of admission for the live version of LLDOB. It is better than the original. I love it. It is simply incredible. I dare say that it is one of the best live recordings ever made, and makes you wonder why Genesis didn't release this years proir. Mixed excellently and perfomed just as good. The OTHER MATERIAL on this release is really great too, but just totally overshadowed by the LLDOB live. Matter of fact, I have studio copy of LLDOB due to the high quality of this live release. IF YOU LIKE PETER GABRIEL GENESIS, do yourself a favor....

very good

Peter Gabrial has been a strong vocalist since the Genesis album Trespass (despite what sellouts may say) which first featured his trademark powerfull husky voice, a far better alternitive to the simplistic dry vocals of Phil Collins. Gabriel has also been a great songwriter since Trespass but despite the fact that the songs earlier then 1970 on this album dont showcase these they do provide a nice, interesting glimpse into the the Genesis very early sound. Infact only The two disks of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway recorded live bog this collection down from absolute perfection and thats because most of Gabriels Vocals and Steve Hacketts guitar lines were overdubbed as well as More Fool Me (always a weak track). Suppers Ready comes from the Genesis Live recorded show and is the best version of the song. Theres also some wonderfull other live Foxtrot and Selling England tracks and theres some strong leftover tracks from Trespass. This is great stuff.