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Foxtrot is where Genesis began to pull all of its varied inspirations into a cohesive sound -- which doesn't necessarily mean that the album is streamlined, for this is a group that always was grandiose even when they were cohesive, or even when they rocked, which they truly do for the first time here. Indeed, the startling thing about the opening "Watcher of the Skies" is that it's the first time that Genesis attacked like a rock band, playing with a visceral power. There's might and majesty here, and it, along with "Get 'Em Out by Friday," is the truest sign that Genesis has grown muscle without abandoning the whimsy. Certainly, they've rarely sounded as fantastical or odd as they do on the epic 22-minute closer "Supper's Ready," a nearly side-long suite that remains one of the group's signature moments. It ebbs, flows, teases, and taunts, see-sawing between coiled instrumental attacks and delicate pastoral fairy tales. If Peter Gabriel remained a rather inscrutable lyricist, his gift for imagery is abundant, as there are passages throughout the album that are hauntingly evocative in their precious prose. But what impresses most about Foxtrot is how that precociousness is delivered with pure musical force. This is the rare art-rock album that excels at both the art and the rock, and it's a pinnacle of the genre (and decade) because of it.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Mike Rutherford, Arranger, Cello, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer - Phil Collins, Arranger, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Writer - Peter Gabriel, Arranger, Flute, Oboe, Tambourine, Lead Vocals, Writer - Tony Cousins, Remastering Engineer - Nick Davis, MixingEngineer - Tony Banks, Arranger, Guitar, Organ, Electric Piano, Backing Vocals, Writer - Steve Hackett, Arranger, Guitar - Genesis, MainArtist - John Burns, Engineer - David Hitchcock, Producer - Stephen Hackett, Writer
Under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company for the United States and Canada and to Warner Music UK Limited for the rest of the world, © 2008 Craft Recordings, Peter Gabriel Ltd ℗ 2008 Anthony Banks Ltd., Philip Collins Ltd., Peter Gabriel Ltd., Stephen Hackett Ltd., Michael Rutherford Ltd., under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation/Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
Mike Rutherford, Arranger, Cello, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer - Phil Collins, Arranger, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Writer - Peter Gabriel, Arranger, Flute, Oboe, Tambourine, Lead Vocals, Writer - Tony Cousins, Remastering Engineer - Nick Davis, MixingEngineer - Tony Banks, Arranger, Guitar, Organ, Electric Piano, Backing Vocals, Writer - Steve Hackett, Arranger, Guitar, Writer - Genesis, MainArtist - John Burns, Engineer - David Hitchcock, Producer
Under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company for the United States and Canada and to Warner Music UK Limited for the rest of the world, © 2008 Craft Recordings, Peter Gabriel Ltd ℗ 2008 Anthony Banks Ltd., Philip Collins Ltd., Peter Gabriel Ltd., Stephen Hackett Ltd., Michael Rutherford Ltd., under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation/Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
Mike Rutherford, Arranger, Cello, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer - Phil Collins, Arranger, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Writer - Peter Gabriel, Arranger, Flute, Oboe, Tambourine, Lead Vocals, Writer - Tony Cousins, Remastering Engineer - Nick Davis, MixingEngineer - Tony Banks, Arranger, Guitar, Organ, Electric Piano, Backing Vocals, Writer - Steve Hackett, Arranger, Guitar, Writer - Genesis, MainArtist - John Burns, Engineer - David Hitchcock, Producer
Under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company for the United States and Canada and to Warner Music UK Limited for the rest of the world, © 2008 Craft Recordings, Peter Gabriel Ltd ℗ 2008 Anthony Banks Ltd., Philip Collins Ltd., Peter Gabriel Ltd., Stephen Hackett Ltd., Michael Rutherford Ltd., under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation/Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
Mike Rutherford, Arranger, Cello, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer - Phil Collins, Arranger, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Writer - Peter Gabriel, Arranger, Flute, Oboe, Tambourine, Lead Vocals, Writer - Tony Cousins, Remastering Engineer - Nick Davis, MixingEngineer - Tony Banks, Arranger, Guitar, Organ, Electric Piano, Backing Vocals, Writer - Steve Hackett, Arranger, Guitar, Writer - Genesis, MainArtist - John Burns, Engineer - David Hitchcock, Producer
Under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company for the United States and Canada and to Warner Music UK Limited for the rest of the world, © 2008 Craft Recordings, Peter Gabriel Ltd ℗ 2008 Anthony Banks Ltd., Philip Collins Ltd., Peter Gabriel Ltd., Stephen Hackett Ltd., Michael Rutherford Ltd., under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation/Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
Mike Rutherford, Arranger, Writer - Phil Collins, Arranger, Writer - Peter Gabriel, Arranger, Writer - Tony Cousins, Remastering Engineer - Nick Davis, MixingEngineer - Tony Banks, Arranger, Writer - Steve Hackett, Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Writer - Genesis, MainArtist - John Burns, Engineer - David Hitchcock, Producer
Under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company for the United States and Canada and to Warner Music UK Limited for the rest of the world, © 2008 Craft Recordings, Peter Gabriel Ltd ℗ 2008 Anthony Banks Ltd., Philip Collins Ltd., Peter Gabriel Ltd., Stephen Hackett Ltd., Michael Rutherford Ltd., under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation/Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
Mike Rutherford, Arranger, Cello, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer - Phil Collins, Arranger, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Writer - Peter Gabriel, Arranger, Flute, Oboe, Tambourine, Lead Vocals, Writer - Tony Cousins, Remastering Engineer - Nick Davis, MixingEngineer - Tony Banks, Arranger, Guitar, Organ, Electric Piano, Backing Vocals, Writer - Steve Hackett, Arranger, Guitar, Writer - Genesis, MainArtist - John Burns, Engineer - David Hitchcock, Producer
Under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company for the United States and Canada and to Warner Music UK Limited for the rest of the world, © 2008 Craft Recordings, Peter Gabriel Ltd ℗ 2008 Anthony Banks Ltd., Philip Collins Ltd., Peter Gabriel Ltd., Stephen Hackett Ltd., Michael Rutherford Ltd., under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation/Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
Album review
Foxtrot is where Genesis began to pull all of its varied inspirations into a cohesive sound -- which doesn't necessarily mean that the album is streamlined, for this is a group that always was grandiose even when they were cohesive, or even when they rocked, which they truly do for the first time here. Indeed, the startling thing about the opening "Watcher of the Skies" is that it's the first time that Genesis attacked like a rock band, playing with a visceral power. There's might and majesty here, and it, along with "Get 'Em Out by Friday," is the truest sign that Genesis has grown muscle without abandoning the whimsy. Certainly, they've rarely sounded as fantastical or odd as they do on the epic 22-minute closer "Supper's Ready," a nearly side-long suite that remains one of the group's signature moments. It ebbs, flows, teases, and taunts, see-sawing between coiled instrumental attacks and delicate pastoral fairy tales. If Peter Gabriel remained a rather inscrutable lyricist, his gift for imagery is abundant, as there are passages throughout the album that are hauntingly evocative in their precious prose. But what impresses most about Foxtrot is how that precociousness is delivered with pure musical force. This is the rare art-rock album that excels at both the art and the rock, and it's a pinnacle of the genre (and decade) because of it.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 6 track(s)
- Total length: 00:51:14
- Main artists: Genesis
- Label: Rhino Atlantic
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
Under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company for the United States and Canada and to Warner Music UK Limited for the rest of the world, © 2008 Craft Recordings, Peter Gabriel Ltd Under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company for the United States and Canada and to Warner Music UK Limited for the rest of the world, ℗ 2008 Craft Recordings, Peter Gabriel Ltd
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