GENESIS - Ripples | FIRST TIME COUPLE REACTION

[@pete3397]

This is Phil Collins on vocals. Trick of the Tail was the first album without Peter Gabriel. The title track is a must.

[@NicknLex]

WOW... can't believe it! We're about to listen to it again with that in mind. Thank you! (Pinning comment for others to know we're well aware, too! 😊) Love, Lex

[@martinstarnes2237]

@@NicknLex Now you know what it was like at the time - buying Trick of the Tail, after all the previous albums, and seeing it was Phil Collins on vocals, but actually not believing it. Not for a while, anyway. And we'd all (me and my mates) seen them live with Gabriel more than once. Trick of the Tail is a lovely album. Pity none of the other post-Gabriel albums get anywhere close (let's just disagree on 95% of post-Gabriel Genesis). By 1978 I went to see them and actually fell asleep for much of the gig (although we'd actually gone to see Richie Havens - check out his performance of 'Freedom' at Woodstock - who opened for them and was wonderful).

[@RubesGoodBrainCoffee]

@@NicknLex Yeah, a lot of people get Peter Gabriel's voice confused with Phil Collins'. The guitarist, Steve Hackett, said that when Phil sang backup, it was almost like a live double tracked vocal. It's funny now to think that the band went through hundreds of audition tapes looking for a replacement for Peter before finding that their next lead singer was already in the band!

[@jml-rj5re]

Dance on a Volcano. Ridiculous time signatures. Phil Collins was a prog/fusion God.

[@swirll360]

I would politely disagree with Trick of The Tail being a must from this album. It is considered by many the weakest and most commercial and least proggy (which it became as a minor radio hit) song on the album. That said everyone can enjoy the band and the music however they like. I'd personally say Dance on a Volcano is the premier song choice on this album, followed by Los Endos.

[@DaveColli]

I love these two young people. They are so aware of the beautiful music I grew up with. She is such a sweetheart. Always happy and smiling. I love to to see them so happy listening to this lovely music. Thank you from this 71 year old English hopeless romantic music lover. X

[@alexhamilton4084]

My favourite on this album is the song “Entangled”. The ending is so haunting. Beautiful. 👍🏻

[@murdockreviews]

That's also one of the album's highlights for me. (I do like some punk music, too, though 😝)

[@brunoprimas1483]

The mixed-choir Mellotron voices make that ending, as well as add a layer of haunting and mystery to the rest of the album.

[@jdharris7]

One of Genesis' best ever. The 12 string is exceptional.

[@michaelwarwick9930]

I agree, Alex. 'Entangled' is simply mesmerising. (I'd have said haunting, but you beat me to it. Fair do's. LOL! Live well, my friend.) Mwah! :-P

[@eaglemike5293]

The best ending of a song in the music history , a masterpiece!!

[@ontherun9510]

After Peter left the band, Genesis still produced 2 great progressive albums (Trick of Tail and Wind and Wuthering) . It's started to change when Steve Hackett left.

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

True

[@randylee1777]

Before I had my stroke I tried to catch Steve’s band every time they came around.

[@bigjapi1]

The atmosphere of ATTW3 was unique, GREAT winter concept album, even without Steve, after this one, no comments.

[@ontherun9510]

@@bigjapi1 ATTW3 had moments but it was a deception for me at the time. Now I see it more as a transition album. I just saw their show tonight in Montreal. I had to say a last goodbye to them.

[@audiotomb]

Three - And then There Were Three. But with Hackett leaving the creative element was never the same

[@paulhart3812]

Love Steve Hackett’s haunting guitar work during the instrumental part near the end. It sounds like backwards-tracking, but it's not. He's using a "delay phase-shifter." Simply gorgeous. No one else got that kind of sound from a guitar.

[@chicagohoosier1]

Steve Hackett is a friggin' god on the guitar! I'm embarrassed to say, until recently, I only recognized him from GTR, and in 2021, I discovered, for the first time, ALL the 70's Genesis tunes with him (and Gabriel too), and I'm 55. Wow! That was a totally different era. So now I have tickets to see Steve Hackett in May! 🙂

[@paulhart3812]

@@chicagohoosier1 ... Wow. You have so much to catch up on with all his Genesis material. And don't forget all his solo stuff starting in the late 70s. ENJOY.

[@chicagohoosier1]

@@paulhart3812 Thanks! I caught up on most of the 70's tracks in 2021, and I also saw Musical Box. (What a year!) I'm just starting with Hackett's solo material (I like "At the Edge of Light".) Although, so far, I can't talk my older brother, a big fan of Genesis then who first introduced me to them in '72 before I drifted off until the 80s, to see Steve Hackett with me in May. 😕

[@bytor2112dirkyt]

To me. that always sounded like the subject of the song weeping over her loss. Brilliant. if that was Hackett's intention.

[@hernanrodolfofernandez8740]

Steve Hackett Forever!!

[@paulroutledge5269]

You should listen to Blood on the Rooftops from Wind and Wuthering written by Steve Hackett and Phil Collins a poignantly beautiful song with a amazing classical guitar opening by. Steve Hackett that is amazing.

[@garyd6421]

A must

[@tcanfield]

Great suggestion ! I was just enjoying another reactor do that one tonight. This young guy is really fun to watch fully get into great Prog songs for the first time : POPENYCO .

[@g.e.5723]

"Ripples" is just about the most beautiful melody Genesis ever produced.

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

This is a song is about growing old. It happens to us all. And ripples they never do come back. Such an emotional record. One of the band's best ever.

[@ontherun9510]

Keep in mind Phil was often doubling Peter's voice. That's why his voice was so familiar when he became the singer.

[@bmac1205]

This album surprised a lot of people because they thought Genesis was done without Peter Gabriel. 'A Trick of the Tail' & 'Wind & Wuthering' are two of my favorite Genesis albums along with SEBTP and Foxtrot. Check out 'One for the Vine' sometime.

[@faccinimario]

Me too

[@herbhill7591]

Literally held my breath when I dropped the needle on this vinyl back in the day. We had no idea what to expect with Peter gone. More than happy with the new sound. This album has nothing but excellent music. First and last tracks are standouts.

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

I remember that feeling exactly. Boy was I relieved, surprised, and happy with album.

[@keithf_]

@@MonsterSound.Bradley Me too. I was apprehensive about how they would cope without Peter Gabriel. I didn't need to be. The last track, Los Endos is just awesome ! But the rest of the album is first class too.

[@cometogether999]

The first album Genesis made without Peter Gabriel. In my humble opinion, there's not a bad song on the album. This is a very beautiful song. I was hoping you'd do "Squonk" or "Dance on a Volcano" from this album. Maybe someone else could request one of those.

[@jasonwilliams6005]

This album and Wind and Wuthering are 2 of their best in my opinion. Phil's voice was so good. And those albums came out within a year of each other, which is crazy.

[@jimled50jl49]

Just seen your comment - The comment I left said they must listen to "Dance on a Volcano" and "Squonk" ! - Maybe a double as they do follow as track 1 & 2. [ Great minds eh ? Lol ]

[@jimled50jl49]

@@mwhich50 It's called that because Steve Hackett had left. It came after "Wind & Wuthering" - It has some very emotionally powerful tracks.

[@mwhich50]

@@jimled50jl49 You are correct. I hate it when I have been saying something false for 45 years.

[@jimled50jl49]

@@mwhich50 Hey I've been calling "Dance on a Volcano" - "Dance of the Volcano" for years ! Lol - I even typed it in my comments - then edited it to the correct title after reading someone else in the comments say it correctly. Duhhh !

[@freyasslain2203]

People will often say that Peter Gabriel's departure killed Genesis . I disagree . It was Steve Hackett 's departure that was so very catastrophic.

[@rk41gator]

'Dance on a Volcano' is volcanic. Interesting and mysterious lyrics. Wind and Weathering is another wonderful album.

[@Mark-xx3gh]

Wind and Wuthering is my favorite Genesis album, with Trick of the Tail a close second. Blood on the Rooftops is a great song, and the instrumentals are epic.

[@donaldbass6737]

Agree on “Dance on the Volcano”….but the song “Trick of the Tail” is also just sublime.

[@keithf_]

@@Mark-xx3gh I agree that those 2 albums are glorious. A short but wonderful foursome era for the band

[@gerardodoherty9178]

Dance on a volcano is their magma opus.

[@rk41gator]

@@gerardodoherty9178 Nice. Peter Gabriel would be proud.

[@eddyaslander3338]

Ripples always brings me to tears, the whole album is just epic! Thank you guys for featuring it on your great channel.

[@robertaguilera4042]

I cannot avoid tears every time I hear this

[@tonymain341]

Full of beautiful emotion and feeling , simply the best ever.

[@Gman31170]

I get goosebumps every time I hear it

[@davidmurphy9433]

You guys are so great. It's OK you didn't know it was Phil Collins singing. Your reaction is so genuine. Truly a new discovery for you. Such nice people!!

[@NicknLex]

Aww how sweet! Thanks for your support! :) - Lex

[@pzoda]

@@NicknLex David is correct. Yours is the only "reaction" site that I'm subscribed to. Many of the other "reactors" don't show the music they're listening to enough respect IMHO.

[@pzoda]

@@NicknLex Also, check out "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)" from Selling England by the Pound.

[@NicknLex]

@@pzoda That means a lot. Thank you for your kind words and suggestion! :)

[@markfilla9305]

@@pzoda With all due respect, JustJP does an excellent job as a music reactor. Analyzes both the music and the lyrics. He reacted to this song 2 years ago and it's worth checking out!

[@PH61a]

There IS no better music than the 70's indeed, so true!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BenjWarrant]

Everyone's commenting on the other tracks on this LP but I want to give a shout out to the title track - _A trick of the tail!_ "They got no horns and they got no tail - they don't even know of our existence!" It's a great fun track.

[@jeffwood32]

YOU NEED TO DO EVERY SONG on this album! I was fortunate enough to see them live for this album, and from that point on I hit as many shows as I could. The only group I saw more than them was YES Thanks for introducing this music to people. THE 70s and early 80s was arguably the best music ever ✌️

[@johns.4331]

You and I must be Twin Sons from different Mother's... Genesis and Yes in the 70's & 80's... saw every tour for both bands and multiple locations for each tour... mostly Philly, New York, and DC as I lived in the Poconos in PA way back then.

[@ProductivityOrchard]

Great reaction to a great song by Genesis. As others have already mentioned this is Phil singing, and is the first Genesis album without Peter. The guitar is a 12 string. Ripples never come back means we cannot get our youth back, and the attractiveness of youth is fleeting and should not be taken for granted. The cover features characters in the songs on the album, this one is the old women looking into the mirror, and seeing a reflection of her younger self. This album and ‘Selling England by the pound’ are probably my two favourite albums by Genesis ( although Duke is not too far behind). The instrumental ‘Los Endos’ or ‘Dance on a volcano’ would be the next tracks to listen to, however if you like some mythology then Squonk ( about a mythical creature that is so ugly it constantly cries, leaving a trail of tears) is good as well.

[@randylee1777]

We were twins separated at births. I agree with your whole post. Duke is the only album I like that doesn’t feature Steve Hackett in the band. That being said my favorite Genesis song is The Lady Lies off And Then There Where Three. I’m such a hypocrite.😂

[@mcbeezee2120]

Your smiles were the same as when you listened to "The Carpet Crawlers". A different era Genesis, but oh-so just as enjoyable. Keep swimming down the Genesis rabbit hole. 🕳

[@davidbyrd26]

Ripples is a great song, and I love Steve Hackett's guitar work during the middle instrumental section. But Dance on a Volcano is the standout track to me, combining all the strengths of Genesis.

[@rmac8008]

This was our first listen to Phil as lead (Peter had left the band) Great album but Wind and wuthering is the best post Gabriel Genesis album Annie Haslam from renaissance Does a beautiful version of ripples with Steve Howe from Yes

[@abrarahmed1888]

Steve Hackett, a master of understated but impactful and evocative solos. Always enough space to let the music breathe. His trademark use of volume swells brought to full effect on this track

[@swirll360]

Nick & Lex you know I'm a big supporter of yours and because of that I just need to let you know that this is the first album Genesis made without Peter, that is Phil on vocals. Anything after this record will be Phil on lead vocals and anything after the next album "Wind & Wuthering" will be without the guitarist Steve Hackett. The music you heard from them in the 80's is just Phil, Mike Rutherford (bass & 12 string) and Tony Banks (keys). The music from those 3 is more pop. So generally speaking anything after Wind & Wuthering is going to lean more toward the pop side with a few sprinkles of prog. Lastly the album cover depicts characters from the lyrics in the album so it's not just random sketches of people. This album and Wind & Wuthering were the last real prog influenced albums they put out and they both are wonderful. Once Steve left the band it lost it's prog and atmospherics roots which (at least for me) turned out to be more vital to the band than the loss of Peter on lead vocals because Phil has a voice in the same register as Peter so it sounds more like a continuation and not a change. In losing Steve and having Mike pick up the guitar parts just doesn't cut it. Mikes a very good bass player but not a good lead guitarist at all. Just some info for you to carry with you on your next Genesis outing. As usual keep up the great work and keep loving each other.

[@mvunit3]

Thank you for pointing out the "characters" on the cover for each track. Whenever N&L get the Lp or CD (booklet), they can envision each character going through their lives in their imagination :).

[@markfeggeler3479]

Totally agree. Rutherford is actually an amazing bass guitarist and with Hackett’s loss they shifted away from the complexities of the seventies into the pop mentalities of the eighties. There were some excellent parts here and there (like the intro suite of Duke) but the experimentation seemed to vanish. And Hackett’s solo career, at least in my opinion, is well worth a visit.

[@carlosruiz-ob7le]

Coincido en parte con tu opinión, no en su totalidad, porque considero que si bien Phill tenía similitud en su momento con Peter (luego fueron cada vez más diferentes), con la salida de este se fue el principal letrista de la banda y su líder escénico, dejando un vacío que fue difícil de llenar. Esto sumado a la salida de Steve, llevó a que la banda terminara siendo una banda pop más, dejando de lado todo lo que en su momento la hizo única.

[@MDElam]

I hear you. I do think Mike can hold his own as a lead--not A-list, but very fitting for post-Hackett era Genesis (which got me into Genesis--"Domino" and "The Brazilian" specifically). To your point about Mike as a bassist, I agree, and if I may be audacious, I think he's at least as good as Chris Squire and, later, Geddy Lee. As for Steve Hackett, and I may be wrong, it seems he doesn't get as much credit as he should as a rock guitarist--not just prog. He's a great guitarist, which is an understatement.

[@markfeggeler3479]

I’ve been a Hackett fan for 40 years. His last few albums have been fairly derivative, and there are some weak pop attempts from the early 80s, but the overall ambition of his body of work is undeniable. His classical albums (especially Metamorpheus) are sumptuous and several of his electric albums (Spectral Mornings, Wild Orchids, Beyond the Shrouded Horizon, To Watch the Storms) are equally impressive.

[@andrewmackinnon3378]

Funny...I own three versions of this album and dropped in to a local record store today after getting my booster shot and almost bought another anniversary yellow vinyl. Yep...I'm a Genesis freak. Don't judge me.

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

I still have my original from release day and its in great shape because I always had a good stylus (just wanted to jump into your cool record story).

[@andrewmackinnon3378]

Kool. I figured I wouldn't be the only one. I found it funny because I hadn't gone to a record store since the start of this plague and just happened to do that on this very day AND almost get lured into buying this very record AGAIN then get home and what would today's reaction be? Of course!!!

[@frankswarbrick7562]

"Dance on a Volcano" and "Mad Man Moon" for sure. Will be interesting now that you know it's Phil and not Peter!

[@gasgiant7122]

You two are so lucky, you have sooooooo much great music to discover from some of the most influential bands of 70s

[@scottstevens7639]

IMHO, the period between the departure of Peter Gabriel and the departure of Steve Hackett was my personal fave. It only produced 3 albums - ‘Trick of the Tail’, ‘Seconds Out’ (their second live album) and ‘Wind and Wuthering’. The last two of those were the first Genesis albums I owned, so I’m probably biased because of that. Still, there are some incredible tracks on all of them.

[@RedPillMode]

My prereferred era is that with Steve Hackett.

[@mandymonroe6295]

You listed my personal favorites. Wind and Wuthering is Tonys favorite also.

[@TraceAiken]

“Seconds Out” is a brilliant double live album! My favorite versions of “Supper’s Ready” and “Carpet Crawlers” are from this album with Phil singing. Such passion and subtlety from his voice. The “Seconds Out” version of “Squonk” had me imagining a holographic creature running about the stage as a theatrical Phil Collins gives chase with “a sack across [his] shoulder” while singing the lyrics! Would’ve made for a great, very entertaining part of the live show!

[@stevedrums1675]

This album is a stunning album. I've never tired of it and it continues to be fresh. It also highlights Phil's drumming ability and the variety of what Genesis was.This song reminds me of my Mom who is no longer with us. There is no steel guitar. The guitar playing is Steve on 12-string and both Mike and Tony playing acoustic.

[@buddystewart2020]

Dance on a Volcano from this same album is awesome.

[@paulhart3812]

Lex. You want to cry? Listen to the Hairless Heart by Genesis. (Lamb Lies Down album) It’s so haunting and beautiful.

[@Paularis81]

Genesis - Undertow does it for me. Especially the line (and building up towards) "Crying to the grass and trees and heaven finally on your knees"

[@paulhart3812]

@@Paularis81 ... I agree. UNDERTOW is very powerful and emotional. Love it.

[@mikeg.4211]

Even as a doom metal Black Sabbath fan, I’ve always loved this song since I was a teenager when it came out.

[@alanparsonsfan]

it's one of the most subtle instances of greatness that you will ever encounter.

[@littlestevey4172]

Great album. The only song I don't really care for is Robbery, Assault and Battery, but it's okay. Mad Man Moon is a slow progressive classic, and probably one of Genesis most beautiful track. You might be blown away.

[@jonibz1456]

Yes i have to agree about Mad Man Moon, great track of the album.

[@rmac8008]

My first concert when I was 12 was Genesis Lamb lies down on Broadway tour The 2 albums after Peter left were trick and wind and wuthering Steve Hackett on guitar Each character on the cover of trick represents each song

[@erikberg5363]

I don’t know what it is exactly but the chorus in this song always gives me goosebumps (the best kind though)… I don’t really even know the lyrics or meaning of the song but there’s something about the melody and the key change underneath it that gets me every time. Just a beautiful track. Thanks you for the wonderful video as always!

[@fredmelisano9653]

I just found you guys tonight I was watching Genesis concerts on KZbin I’ve been a Genesis fan since I was 15 I’m 62 now. The music gives me such a deep emotional connection to my life and my history and melodies instrumentation the unique distinct sound that they make specially the older stuff. My favorites trick of the tail wind and weathering by far. So glad to see you’re enjoying it and appreciate well written beautiful emotional songs that just capture you from within. Blood on the rooftop wind and weathering excellent song

[@tonys2899]

I just saw Ripples performed live to perfection two weeks ago! The band Musical Box, that I was telling you in my letter was a MUST see did most of the Trick of the Tale album in the first set, and then did the "older stuff" including firth of fifth (Steve Hackett's firth solo was amazing live) and Supper's Ready after the intermission. I hope you can see musical box someday!

[@PhilippeDumont73]

Saw them 3 times, they really are incredibles!

[@semchen9]

It was very very very Emotional. I saw Ripples last performed by "The Musical Box" about three years ago. I saw "Genesis" performed it live in 78', both stunning Creations.

[@jaywalsh9150]

I saw them last week, what an awesome show! I was especially glad to finally see them do Stagnation live, it’s one of my favorite early Genesis songs.

[@semchen9]

@@jaywalsh9150 This will "put you over". kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-smJmCeNNsoNU

[@17cgrg]

There are many progresive genesis songs in the 80 and 90 like Duke's Travels", and "Duke's End parts of the Duke suite - Dodo/Lurker - Home by the sea and Second home by the sea - Domino 1) In the glow of the night 2) The last domino - Driving The Last Spike - Fading Lights

[@Niecy70]

Ugh love the entire Duke album❤

[@ChrisJohnson-ho1fh]

There is a story that when Genesis was looking for a new drummer they held auditions at a band member's house, with a pool. Phil oopted to stay in the pool and listen to the other auditions. He then went up and auditioned and because he had heard all the other efforts was able to be the selected drummer.

[@martinkulkarni3569]

Goosebumps! Especially when Hackett builds the guitar solo!

[@tombrearton3435]

"A Trick of the Tail is the seventh studio album by English progressive rock band Genesis. It was released in February 1976 on Charisma Records and was the first album to feature drummer Phil Collins as lead vocalist following the departure of Peter Gabriel. It was a critical and commercial success in the UK and U.S., reaching No. 3 and No. 31 respectively."

[@manuman27]

Back on the day. Me and friends had the album listen 3/4 o clock in the morning beers and smokes chillin great times

[@Jfhelwig]

Entangled. Los Endos, Squonk, Dance on a Volcano from that album

[@johnroberthines7811]

Awsome my favourite Album

[@olivermende5269]

loved to watch you grooming this song as I did in a long time ago..

[@michaelmalone3089]

So pleased that you reacted to this 👍trick of the tail was my first introduction to genesis 💕my favourite album by the band💕 love you guys THANK YOU ! Carpet crawler's my favourite genesis track 💕

[@NicknLex]

Thank YOU for your constant love and support! Have a beautiful day! :) - Lex

[@17cgrg]

The blueprint for Genesis’ signature sound of the early-to-mid ’70s was created by the ingeniously layered 12-strings of guitarist/bassist Mike Rutherford, keyboardist/guitarist Tony Banks, and, Hackett’s predecessor, guitarist Anthony Phillips. (Decoding the 12-String Tapestry of Early Genesis By Vinnie DeMasi April 16, 2020)

[@scifimonkey3]

When the sounds of this song floated across a darkened field at Knebworth in 1978 followed by the fountain of Salmacis I truly felt that i had somehow been transported into some parallel fantasy world. Magical stuff!

[@royroy2157]

Enjoying your commentaries. I was introduced to Genesis in college in '77 and they are still my favorite. Check out the Genesis Piano Project, previously 2 guys, now one, that does a great job with Genesis songs.

[@mattmihall9913]

Tony Banks is the keyboardist and added all the classical elements you are talking about. This album was the first they did with Phil taking on the vocals. Steve Hackett on guitar. He left after the next album, Wind and Wuthering.

[@debrabrabenec3731]

What's cool about the cover is that the characters are representing different songs on the album. The inner sleeve had the characters as well and the gatefold album had all the lyrics with the corresponding characters in outline by them. It is an album to definitely get "lost in other worlds" in!!

[@davidholloway1817]

You're right, still one of favourite album covers.

[@hasltisl]

Lovely reaction! Classic album. Thanks so much! So much more to come. 💛🎹🎧

[@BaldJean]

The line "The face that launched a thousand ships" is a reference to Helen of Troy, who according to Homer was the most beautiful woman on earth. The line is from the play "Doctor Faustus" by Shakespeare contemporary Christopher Marlowe (he was exactly 2 months older than Shakespeare, and there are some Shakespeare scholars who believe that actually Marlowe wrote the Shakespeare plays. Marlowe seemingly died in a kind of barroom brawl, but these scholars claim that Marlowe feigned his death to escape prosecution for high treason which he was accused of. In the play the line reads “Was this the face that launch'd a thousand ships, And burnt the topless towers of Ilium - Sweet Helen, make me immortal with a kiss". There is reasonable doubt that the historic Shakespeare, who was an actor and the leader of the Globe Theater, wrote these plays because whoever wrote these plays must have been a highly educated man and this actor was not. Marlowe on the other hand was highly educated. There are a few other candidates for having written these plays, like for example Francis Bacon, Edward de Vere or William Stanley. I count myself as belonging to the Marlowe fashion, especially since the first "Shakespeare" plays are very much in the style of Marlowe.

[@truthteller1246]

Great video..ive seen genesis live ..there fantastic.. sending best wishes from England uk

[@williambloomhuff3389]

I believe it was the wind and weathering tour that used these giant mirrors on either side of the stage that slowly swept across the band during this track and it was quite mesmerizing.

[@paulwooller4524]

Wow! Another great choice, I just love your show it brightens up my day thank you. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤗🤗🤗🇬🇧

[@magirusdeutzjupiter2234]

Great review, I love you both. Genesis's music takes you on a journey back in time, bring you back again, and make you feel so relaxed, just like a little dream, ahhhhh so beautiful. Thanks so much, more Genesis please. '

[@eldertibbs]

Listening to 70’s Genesis is like being caught in a beautiful dream. Their first several albums are all absolute masterpieces. Music written for the heavens.

[@benoitrenaud519]

That entire album is brilliant. The other four had to show they were still Genesis without Peter. They didn’t disappoint! Dance on a Volcano is a perfect first track.

[@larrycable1827]

This was my entry into the Genesis rabbithole. First track I heard. The rest is legend. I was 17

[@etaim5808]

Have followed Genesis since 1974 The Lamb - first ever concert and I was hooked for life !!! So many great songs but one that I think never got the recognition it should have and I believe you would really enjoy doing is Entangled from A Trick of The Tail - Truly AWESOME SONG

[@Pablopax4]

Phil did such a good job of channeling Peter I got confused back in the day, that said, he did backing vocals when Peter was the singer and did a couple of songs as lead even then. When Peter left he sang the songs during auditions for a new vocalist in a teaching role, the rest of the band realised he was the right man but had to convince him to do it as he only thought of himself as the drummer. In order to keep his drum chops active he formed the Jazz Rock Fusion band Brand X, who were/are pretty great also..He only sang once for them, but some of his best drumming..

[@mr.snicker-doodles7081]

Trick of the Tail was their first album with Phil on vocals. guys, SQUONK please!!

[@ignatzmuskrat3000]

No sweat on mistaken identity. Their manager, Tony Stratton-Smith, once said that Phil sounded more like Peter than Peter! upon the release of A Trick Of The Tail.

[@MrHisperia2001]

You must listen and react to the Genesis album ‘And Then There Were Three’ I know you guys will love the whole album thanks guys you’re the best ❤️💫☝️

[@rayeckert242]

My personal favorite from Genesis.

[@casimirodecote1413]

The 70's was the time when we eagerly awaited the records of King Crimson, Yes, Santana, Genesis, Return to Forever and so many others. It was the golden age of my life, it was the time when I was a teenager. Where nothing was written and curiosity and love was everywhere.

[@jjanderson1884]

You observed well that this track is similar to Firth of Fifth. Genesis managed to portray water movement musically so well :)

[@Candiansilverado]

He guys love to see you reacting to Genesis again. It is always a pleasure seeing you discover their music. I would love to see you react to something off of Trespass maybe Stagnation or The Knife. Thanks for all your hard work, you have created a great community here.

[@NicknLex]

Thank you for your kind words and support! We love the beautiful community, too! Thanks for being a part of it :) Love, Lex

[@michelemichele3375]

Great reaction. And our boy, Phil, carried through with this Prog feel. Someone commented that Phil was often singing with Peter, so there is a similar sound. But also, it’s the Prog vibe - that “fairly tale” sound - that makes this still great. Btw, Give Mark anything he wants. Lol. Thanks! ✨🤪

[@hasltisl]

I’m making a list and checking it twice!

[@dannyriccardo-kornpet4599]

I'll echo a bunch of the nice previous comments. At the baseline, your reactions are great fun. But it's delightful to hear you when you're wrong. I might speak for a few other of my OG proggers when I when I say why: I get to listen to a fresh perception, run through the fresh prog processors of your brains. It is the experienced taking a wistful look back at innocence (and the days before blood pressure medication and colonoscopies). I make no suggestion. It is too much fun watching you navigate your way through the prog weeds ... and encounter a fellow named Smallcreep. Happy hunting, you delightful young persons.

[@patricknicolucci5073]

My favorite Genesis song Phil's voice is amazing ! This is one of my favorite albums.

[@pdcrmr]

Original guitarist Anthony Philips (he left after “Trespass”) made the 12-string a big part of the Genesis sound. “Entangled” off TOTT is also a great example of 12-strings in a song.

[@Paddyjack]

Beautiful song in a beautiful album, but also.... I always thought this was the greatest example of what Hackett was doing in this band. The instrumental in the middle, when you listen closely to his guitar plaintive sounds, it's... beautiful and really add a touch of sadness, needed for a song about the short-lived beautiful physical appearance. Hacket was rarely flashy, he was just completing Tony Banks piano, often melding with him, and thus creating a beautiful sound for Genesis.

[@MrHisperia2001]

This is Phil Collins on vocals in Trick of The Tail 💫❤️☝️

[@MattLathrum]

Love that you're enjoying Genesis and I hope you listen to more 😁 There's more out there that you will love as much as this one, I'm sure of it.

[@petervandersluijs9256]

It was my first Genesis album and always remained the "heart" of all the G. albums I've bought. Their '77 tour is still one of the best things I've ever seen on stage.

[@ResilientOne2112]

Speaking of Rush, I don't believe you two have reacted to anything off of Fly by Night yet, "Bytor and the snow dog " is a must, it's long overdue considering your love for them, Neil's debut album, and he makes his presence felt on this tune, lyrics and all. Thanks for all your reactions, they spark great memories ❤

[@marie-christinescutt7888]

The more you dig in the rabbit hole the more profound it gets!!! Yeah it's a fairy tale. I love you guys because you love this song!!

[@TheMiket0]

Gabriel had left the band by now and the guitars are played by Steve Hackett and Mike Rutherford.

[@uckbee]

*A Trick of the Tail* informed and dominated my summer of '76. It was magical, as I was also living in a magical and real storybook seaside village.

[@Lubalf]

This song is a lyrical and imaginative allegory about the changes related to the passage of time.

[@mikesisto]

Every character on that cover is are what every song is about. Great stories and not a bad track on this album.

[@bobchatham4655]

Nick and Lex please go see Steve Hackett live, if you get the chance. He still tours the US fairly regularly, and is a must see for progressive music lovers.

[@markfeggeler3479]

Many people gravitate to this song off Trick of the Tail, but the two powerhouse performances are really Entangled (feather-on-water singing by Phil Collins and delicate guitar by Steve Hackett) and Dance on a Volcano (heavy and dramatic featuring everyone spectacularly).

[@esoxenvy3112]

Great review. Great song. Glad that younger people like you guys can appreciate music like this.. it's special. Maybe try "Entangled" from the same album, another one of my favorites.

[@loisr3970]

Yes! This is just ans awesome album!!!!! Yes blue girls come in every size!!!!

[@bbrown_sc]

This is the song that got me into Genesis. I was 14 years old when this came out on the radio. I remember riding my stingray bike 5 miles in upstate NY to the record store to buy the LP and hoping it wouldn't get caught in the spokes on the ride home. I was into Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Rush, etc. at the time. I didn't like the whole album at first, but kept listening. I dove in deep and never looked back. Genesis is by far my favorite band and has been for the past 48 years. It's really great to see younger people get into and appreciate this era of music. Like you said the 70's era of music is timeless and still dominate today.

[@mistersnitty7721]

I've always thought this was one of the most beautiful melodies ever written. This, and Lady Grinning Soul by Bowie. Great reactions, you two!

[@pbrent3106]

I used to listen to this when it came out in 76. I'd have an ear-gasm listening to the development middle instrumental section. Exquisite.

[@davidbarker77]

After Peter left, they were auditioning new lead vocalists and in the meantime, Phil would rough the vocals. In the end, they couldn’t find anyone who sang it better. Once they worked out how they would tour, initially with Bill Bruford on drums, then Chester Thompson, they stuck with Phil and the rest is history. The song is about aging.

[@jerrysarno2853]

Mad Man Moon from this album is excellent too!

[@littlestevey4172]

Brilliant!! That song and East Coast Racer by BBT, although very different are a few of my favorite prog songs of all time.

[@lucianocatarin9176]

This Song give to me incredibile,very huge emotions,and the entire album Is Simply faaàaaaaaantastic

[@karlj.9501]

Another great reaction Nick and Lex...I remember we were really wary when Peter Gabriel left after "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway". Then they produced what remains one of my favourite albums of all time with "Trick of the Tail". I love the sketches that represent each of the tracks. My personal favourite is "Entangled". The chemistry remained, it was when Steve Hackett left that I stopped listening to Genesis.

[@Niecy70]

I have to agree with you all in all I think the 70s was probably the best decade for music. So many different kinds of beautiful music❤

[@debrabrabenec3731]

Also, even though I love this whole album, I will reiterate what another commenter said that the first and last cuts are standouts- BUT!!! DON'T LISTEN TO THE LAST ONE UNTIL YOU HAVE HEARD THE REST OF THE ALBUM! You will understand why after you do.

[@wjl2601]

That's one of the reasons that Phil was such a golden follow up. By the way, what a very rare situation: the (awesome) drummer of a famous band taking over the position from the leaving legendary frontman because there is no alternative. He is singing his socks off, pushing the band further into bigger succes, and becomes himself a world famous solo artist. How wonderous it can be.

[@trojanmoondoggie4582]

I find your reaction videos to Genesis to be so authentic and pure. The observations you make really capture the essence of what Genesis is and the universal appeal of their sound. Even 40-50 years later. Thank you for sharing. A euphoric fairy tale really does nail it when describing the artistry behind these masterpieces. They tell dreamy tales like few others do. And it's super special seeing a younger couple such as yourselves experiencing it for the first time and establishing this journey of appreciating what the older Genesis was truly like for those of us who lived them when they were on the rise. What is so interesting are those moments in a Genesis song that create that 'wow' factor, or brings a tear to your eye, or a smile that is reflected in your faces as you react to it as well. I'm reacting the same way, at those same moments. Genesis truly is genius, especially when you think about how old they were when creating these masterpieces. Ripples is just extraordinary, as is Firth of Fifth (which you also mentioned). As are all of their pieces in one way or another, if not in their entirety. The way they tell a story, and take the sounds and musicality to so many different places in one song is just magical. Just when you think the song could be winding down (which they would if they were popish songs), they take it another direction that is just as majestic....and then they bring it back and seal the deal. It's incredible. Apologies for the longwinded response but you all are just great! And I have to agree with what you said about the 70s. And by the way, is that Jean Luc Ponty on your back wall there? He's another great listen from the 70s!

[@NicknLex]

Thank you for the kind words and support!! ❤️ It’s great to have you and your insights on the channel! - Lex

[@SuperDancingdevil]

I first heard this track on a pirate radio station Radio Caroline the week the Album was released and I had to buy the Album the very next day there isn’t a bad song on it at all, To me this song is about time and ageing and a melancholy for what was and what now is as I get older it means more to me.

[@NiravShah1982]

"Dance On a Volcano" is a prog classic. Just a top to bottom outstanding song. Trick of the Tail is also one of the top 20 prog albums of all time.

[@Tomanot9Juanma]

"A Trick Of The Tail" and "Wind And Wuthering" are two wonderful Genesis albums. It has happened to a lot of people to think the singer was still Peter Gabriel, I guess Phil was trying to sound more like Peter. Phil did a fantastic job vocally in both albums, and musically Genesis are at the top of their game in both of them. (And I´m talking as a huge fan "Nursery Cryme", "Foxtrot", "Selling England By The Pound" and " The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. I know a lot of Peter´s hardliners are going to disagree). Please react to "One For The Vine", one of the tracks in "Wind And Wuthering" and/or "Unquiet Slumbers For The Sleepers- In That Quiet Earth". Masterpieces.