Genesis Revisited II
Steve Hackett · 2012
144 min · 21 tracks · progressive rock
A lush tapestry of progressive rock reimagining classic Genesis tracks with intricate guitar work and orchestral arrangements.
Why this album works
'Genesis Revisited II' was well-received by fans and critics alike, reaching number 34 on the UK Albums Chart. The album showcases Hackett's influence in the progressive rock genre, reaffirming his status as a key figure in the re-examination of classic rock music while introducing these iconic tracks to a new generation.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks intricate guitar work exploration wave-like pacing for focus
- Context
- Released in 2012, 'Genesis Revisited II' followed Steve Hackett's 2009 album 'Out of the Tunnel', marking his deepening exploration of Genesis's legacy. At this point, Hackett was firmly established as a solo artist, having transitioned from his role as Genesis's guitarist to a respected figure in progressive rock with a focus on both original compositions and reinterpretations of his earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eric Clapton· Elton John· Ringo Starr· Paul McCartney· David Bowie· John Lennon· Bee Gees· George Harrison
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Chamber of 32 Doors 6:00
- 2 Horizons 1:41
- 3 Supper’s Ready Standout 23:35
- 4 The Lamia Standout 7:47
- 5 Dancing With the Moonlit Knight 8:10
- 6 Fly on a Windshield 2:53
- 7 Broadway Melody of 1974 2:23
- 8 The Musical Box 10:57
- 9 Can‐Utility and the Coastliners 5:49
- 10 Please Don’t Touch 4:03
Disc 2
- 1 Blood on the Rooftops Standout 6:56
- 2 The Return of the Giant Hogweed 8:45
- 3 Entangled 6:35
- 4 Eleventh Earl of Mar 7:50
- 5 Ripples 8:14
- 6 Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers… 2:21
- 7 …in That Quiet Earth 4:47
- 8 Afterglow 4:09
- 9 A Tower Struck Down 4:45
- 10 Camino Royale 6:19
- 11 Shadow of the Hierophant 10:45
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