For a long time I have believed that Genesis was only good when Peter Gabriel was the band leader and singer. They were so unique and full of energy, and listening to records which were made later, I didn't find them interesting at all. But it seems to be that there are expectations, for example Wind & wuthering from 1977.
It's less forceful but more melancholic than the earlier albums, maybe (amongst several reasons) because Phil Collins' softer voice. Peter Gabriel's was very energic, he sometimes shouted, creating a strong atmosphere. I miss it.
Fortunately they have again those very cool kind of melodies. The best example for this is the second track, my favourite, the tipical progressive-structured One for the vine. Starting with the nice melody and soft singing, we can foretell that something very good's coming. And yes, the feelings get stronger, and everything gets silent, until 4:44 where the fast part of the song starts. One of the best melodies I've ever heard is the very energic part at 5:31. Later, in Wot gorilla, we meet another version of this melody again. Beside this harder feeling, there are also soft things on the album. For example the nice light song, Your own special way, or the ambient-feeling 'Unquiet slumbers for the sleepers... It's good to hear again the advantages of progressive rock, the always-changing moods and many types of musical parts, flowing into each other.
So the album is varicoloured. Like its cover, there's an uncertain but somehow beautiful mood in it.
One for the vine (part):
One for the vine live:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2M3fpA0Fjw
Your own special way live:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdLigj_XJTE
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