If the grouping of albums on this 2007 box set initially seems a little odd -- it is neither a collection of the band's early work, nor all of their albums after Peter Gabriel's departure, nor is it their most popular work -- it soon becomes apparent why these five albums are grouped together and reissued as remastered double-disc sets, with one disc containing a CD of the album, the other a DVD with a 5.1 mix and extra video material (in the U.K., the first disc contains hybrid SACDs of the albums, raising this question why they aren't in this format in the U.S., especially since the bonus disc in this box is a hybrid SACD in all territories). These are the key art rock albums from the Phil Collins-fronted lineup of Genesis, the ones that the fans value, certainly more so than the pop-oriented Genesis and Invisible Touch. Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford reunited in 2007 for a tour, so it made sense to box up their key texts as a deluxe reissue, because this is indeed the music that the fans will want to hear on the tour. If the remastered sound wasn't enough of an incentive for hardcore fans (although it often is), the set also includes plenty of supplemental material, highlighted by a bonus disc containing 13 rarities and B-sides, including the single "Paperlate." That's not the end of the bonus material, though: there's also a 48-page book, and each DVD is packed with extra material, including promotional videos, TV appearances, replications of tour programs, and new interviews with the band about the making of the albums. The only drawback to the set is that it's not available as hybrid SACDs in all territories, but really, that's a minor complaint because this set is executed with love and care, living up to the high expectations of Genesis' dedicated fans. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine|
Rovi
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構成数 | 12枚
合計収録時間 | 05:16:44
Personnel: Phil Collins (vocals, drums, drum machine, cymbals, percussion, background vocals); Mike Rutherford (guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, 6-string bass, 8-string bass, background vocals); Steve Hackett (guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, nylon-string guitar, autoharp, kalimba); Tony Banks (12-string guitar, piano, grand piano, Fender Rhodes piano, organ, Mellotron, keyboards, synthesizer, background vocals); David Henstchel (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Nick Davis .
Audio Remasterer: Tony Cousins.
Liner Note Author: Michael Watts.
Recording information: Maison Rouge, London, England (10/1975-??/1980); Polar Studios, Sweden (10/1975-??/1980); Relight Studio, The Netherlands (10/1975-??/1980); The Farm, Surrey, England (10/1975-??/1980); The Lyceum, London, England (10/1975-??/1980); Trident Studios, London, England (10/1975-??/1980).
Photographers: Gered Mankowitz; Robert Ellis ; Armando Gallo; Lisa Tanner.
Arrangers: Tom Tom 84; Genesis .
When Peter Gabriel left Genesis in the mid 1970s to pursue a solo career, drummer Phil Collins was moved to vocals and the band continued to release influential albums of smart, complex, progressive rock. This deluxe 12-disc box set focuses on the band's albums from this period and up through the early '80s (when they began to produce more pop-oriented material), making it a definitive portrait of the band at one of its many creative peaks.
But while the original music is crucial, it's only one of several draws of 1976-1982. Each album features crisply remastered sound, allowing the sophistication of the arrangements and the quality of the musicianship to truly pop. Moreover, each album is paired with a DVD featuring a 5.1 audio mix and extra video material, including interviews, promo videos, and live footage. Additionally, there is a bonus disc of singles, rarities, and B-sides, as well as a lavish, 48-page, photo-packed book. This beautifully assembled box is a must for Genesis fans, and a great way for casual fan to delve into one of the band's most fruitful periods.