MGMT - Invisible Touch (Genesis)

Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist.

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[morethanonenight]

wait. wait. he said 1986 right? and something with *i was born*. that makes him 25. i thought he's 28.

or he just doesn't say anything about being born that time. oh, whatever.

[teddygage]

@morethanonenight

he was just kidding. he is 28. the song was recorded in 86

[Lmnopen929]

Nice American Psycho reference in the description.

[teddygage]

@VictoriiaJade

thanks. 

[ElectroSalt]

try and like this while holding "alt"

[technotoned]

Don't just stare at it. Eat it.

[Cyoungenation]

my favorite band! they have so much fun in these old videos hahah

[MrTrippable]

So. Fucking. Awesome.

That's all I'm saying...

[liviamargera]

They're so like all of my friends that I bet if I went to college with them they would be my friends too lol I kinda attract these people... (dddddddddrugs on)

[GozersApprentice]

id love it if they did a studio remake of this song, their style world rock it :)

[Cobratrading81]

The guy who posted this is a American Psycho fan

[acidassassin]

youre description made this vid so much better thank you

now if youll excuse me i have to return some videotapes

[JumboStevo]

I NEED that dinosaur hat

[obvious82]

theyre my OTP @ 2:30