I like the fact that this album is more mellow and pastoral than their later releases, which were often too dramatic. The only dramatic songs here are "White Mountain" and "The Knife" and they both rule.
My favorite Genesis album is still...well, one of the following four: Selling England By the Pound, And Then There Were Three, A Trick of the Tail, or Seconds Out. Probably Seconds Out, with great versions of Carpet Crawlers, I Know What I Like (listen to 7:00 to the end of this song, it's part of the solo in the live version of IKWIL), Firth of Fifth, the closing section of The Musical Box, Dance on a Volcano/Los Endos (they cut it wrong!) and of course Supper's Ready, which blows me away.
I find it interesting that my experience of Genesis backwards is fairly common. Trespass is the last album I explored. I think I like it best...right now. I guess it's time to look into GTR.
I was one of those fans who did not appreciated correctly the value of this album.It seems strange though,since all the elements that attracted me to Genesis '71- '77 are present here in abundance. I think I had a few issues with it that now seem quite minor.For example,I do not particularly like the ending of this piece (though first 3/4 are really good).Also,I was not impressed with The Knife, since by the time I listened to it, SEBTP was out and I think similar passages are done better there
Peter really 'gets into his stride' later in a performance of this incredible song, causing movement in the audience; so much so that one of the spectators almost starts to dance in the seating position. Gabriel and tambourine, Collins and drums, impressive. Formidable.
Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, Anthony Phillips and John Mayhew were 19 when this was written and 20 when the album was released. This song shows that they were musically very mature at a young age. I'm now wondering what later songs would have sounded had Phillips been a co-writer instead of Steve Hackett and how this song would have sounded with Hackett's influence as opposed to Phillips' more classical nature.
@315Mikey I would actually say Hackett gave a the classical nature in his compositions, specifically from the Bach-era. While Phillips gave more of an English folk texture to the songs while he was involved with Genesis.
@Rechiau True, Hackett did show classical prowess with "Blood On The Rooftops" and the latter half of "Racing In A" and the 6 acoustic tracks on "Guitar Noir." That said, Phillips has been, for the most part, a classical and artistic guitarist and keyboardist, as is evident in his various suites; while Hackett is more eclectic and flashy as on "Slogans" and "Ace Of Wands."
It really is pretty good, even if it doesn't quite match later Genesis efforts. Note that the ending, starting at 7:00 was used by Genesis as the ending to the Old Medley on The Way We Walk - The Longs. I was pleasantly surprised to make that connection
@txeire It is, I was surprised when I got it a few years back. I wasn't expecting too much, but I was soon surprised and found out I got more than I thought I would.:)
I like the fact that this album is more mellow and pastoral than their later releases, which were often too dramatic. The only dramatic songs here are "White Mountain" and "The Knife" and they both rule.
Jorsalfar 2 months ago
My favorite Genesis album is still...well, one of the following four: Selling England By the Pound, And Then There Were Three, A Trick of the Tail, or Seconds Out. Probably Seconds Out, with great versions of Carpet Crawlers, I Know What I Like (listen to 7:00 to the end of this song, it's part of the solo in the live version of IKWIL), Firth of Fifth, the closing section of The Musical Box, Dance on a Volcano/Los Endos (they cut it wrong!) and of course Supper's Ready, which blows me away.
Fancyman99 3 months ago
Stagnation, -"And there will still be time, for loving my friend-you are there" , great song and lyrics, incredible.
Lace3376 3 months ago
Play this whole cult album endlessly...
MrDodstink 3 months ago
I find it interesting that my experience of Genesis backwards is fairly common. Trespass is the last album I explored. I think I like it best...right now. I guess it's time to look into GTR.
Dales815 5 months ago
brilliant
beatlemaniac1966 5 months ago
im glad i found other prog rock band among ELP, APP, PT and PF(even though PF is more psychedelic). its awsome!
MCverita 6 months ago
this was the second album released by genesis, the first was from genesis to revelation
BCFCTGx 7 months ago
the first great GENESIS album with Stagnation as highlight...... Peter can you hear it?
MrJylong 8 months ago
I was one of those fans who did not appreciated correctly the value of this album.It seems strange though,since all the elements that attracted me to Genesis '71- '77 are present here in abundance. I think I had a few issues with it that now seem quite minor.For example,I do not particularly like the ending of this piece (though first 3/4 are really good).Also,I was not impressed with The Knife, since by the time I listened to it, SEBTP was out and I think similar passages are done better there
beyond7 11 months ago
Harridan not haridan of course.
frenchexperience 1 year ago
Peter really 'gets into his stride' later in a performance of this incredible song, causing movement in the audience; so much so that one of the spectators almost starts to dance in the seating position. Gabriel and tambourine, Collins and drums, impressive. Formidable.
frenchexperience 1 year ago
The music and lyrics match perfectly due their high competence and skills.
MrDodstink 1 year ago
Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, Anthony Phillips and John Mayhew were 19 when this was written and 20 when the album was released. This song shows that they were musically very mature at a young age. I'm now wondering what later songs would have sounded had Phillips been a co-writer instead of Steve Hackett and how this song would have sounded with Hackett's influence as opposed to Phillips' more classical nature.
315Mikey 1 year ago
@315Mikey I would actually say Hackett gave a the classical nature in his compositions, specifically from the Bach-era. While Phillips gave more of an English folk texture to the songs while he was involved with Genesis.
Rechiau 7 months ago
@Rechiau True, Hackett did show classical prowess with "Blood On The Rooftops" and the latter half of "Racing In A" and the 6 acoustic tracks on "Guitar Noir." That said, Phillips has been, for the most part, a classical and artistic guitarist and keyboardist, as is evident in his various suites; while Hackett is more eclectic and flashy as on "Slogans" and "Ace Of Wands."
315Mikey 7 months ago
Amyk This song gives shivers, so pretty and magical...
sandey1234 1 year ago
In my mind the all-time best Genesis album.
eastshorejohn 1 year ago
@eastshorejohn definitively
bettyswo11ocks 8 months ago
"Trespass" is by far my favorite Genesis album.
ladyjerrico 1 year ago 7
Sometimes this Songs reminds of Suppers Ready on some parts... :)
Great Song, nice lyrics... Reminds me of "Say its alright Joe"
illegalalien2 1 year ago
me gustaaaaaaa!!!! hermoso temaaa!!! como me gustaria aprenderlo a tocar en guitarra + +
pjerock 1 year ago
One of my favorite songs! Listen and forget all...
Belevil 1 year ago
It really is pretty good, even if it doesn't quite match later Genesis efforts. Note that the ending, starting at 7:00 was used by Genesis as the ending to the Old Medley on The Way We Walk - The Longs. I was pleasantly surprised to make that connection
macsnafu 1 year ago
it is a great song. probably their least appreciated album in the gabriel era. but its really a powerhouse
txeire 2 years ago 17
@txeire It is, I was surprised when I got it a few years back. I wasn't expecting too much, but I was soon surprised and found out I got more than I thought I would.:)
Jorsalfar 2 months ago