Genesis Archives, Vol. 2: 1976-1992 Genesis

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  • Release Date: 11/07/2000
  • 3 Disc Set
  • Label: ATLANTIC / WEA
  • UPC: 075678341021

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Genesis Archives, Vol. 2: 1976-1992

Disc 1
1LISTENOn the Shoreline 4:49
2LISTENHearts on Fire 5:14
3LISTENYou Might Recall 5:32
4LISTENPaperlate 3:21
5LISTENEvidence of Autumn 4:58
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Disc 2
1LISTENIllegal Alien Live 5:31
2LISTENDreaming While You Sleep Live 7:48
3LISTENIt's Gonna Get Better Live 7:32
4LISTENDeep in the Motherlode Live 5:54
5LISTENRipples Live 9:53
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Disc 3
1LISTENInvisible Touch 12" Version 5:58
2LISTENLand of Confusion 12" Version 6:59
3LISTENTonight, Tonight, Tonight 12" Version / Alternate Take / Demo Version 11:46
4LISTENNo Reply at All Live 4:56
5LISTENMan on the Corner Live 4:04
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This artfully packaged three-disc set picks up where the legendary British band's 1998 archival collection, Genesis Archives Vol. 1, left off, capturing the band in transition from prog-rock essayists to brainy pop architects. Peppered with live recordings and remixes, the 34-song set presents the best-known hits of the Phil Collins era -- notably extended versions of "Invisible Touch" and "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" -- but, as the title indicates, it digs a bit deeper than that as well. Some of the goodies unearthed during the compiling process are sure to surprise even diehards, such as "Pigeons," a tricky little ditty recorded for London's Capital Radio, and "Inside and Out," a rare 1977 EP cut that showcases the handiwork of coauthor Steve Hackett. The '80s are also well represented, with overlooked B-sides such as the Tony Banks-penned "Evidence of Autumn" and the quirky, sprawling "Do the Neurotic." Disc 2 is given over to live performances, which range from the frothier confections that came to characterize the Genesis sound (e.g., "Your Own Special Way") to more spacious pieces, such as "The Brazilian" and Mike Rutherford's "Deep in the Motherlode." While the producers could likely have fit the bulk of the material on Archives 1976-1992 onto a mere two discs, that would've meant sacrificing the info-packed 64-page book that accompanies the set. David Sprague, Barnes & Noble

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April 16, 2001: Basically this box set intends to gather up all of the hard-to-find B-sides, EP cuts, and live performances that were not released on their albums during the Phil Collins era. If you haven't heard these songs before, than the box set is a godsend, my favorites are ''Inside and Out,'' ''Vancouver,'' and ''Feeding the Fire.'' However, contrary to the Barnes and Nobles review above, all of the material except for the live cuts have been released in some shape or form; ''Pigeons'' is a studio cut, not a Capitol Radio live performance, and the ''Spot the Pigeon'' EP is still on sale if you look hard enough for it. I wish that more of Steve Hackett's input was conveyed in this box set (let's face it, the material he did with them in two years was more interesting and innovative than most of what they did for the next 15 years.) by including some more live pieces with Hackett on them (of course, given their history, Tony Banks probably would have mixed him so low you could barely hear him, like on Seconds Out). Also, there are some hard-to-find songs still missing, like ''Match of the Day,'' the third cut from ''Spot the Pigeon.'' Despite these qualms, it is still an interesting box to have if you haven't heard a lot of the material, and if you've come to realize that there probably isn't much new Genesis material to be expected in the near future, unless we're surprised, so enjoy it while you can. The music is still good, and the 64 page book is a plus.

Genesis Archives, Vol. 2: 1976-1992by Anonymous

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November 07, 2000: As a Genesis fan for over 28 years, this CD just blew me away. It is powerful, great music. The best!