Genesis Revisited II – Selection
Steve Hackett · 2013
144 min · 21 tracks · progressive rock
A lush tapestry of progressive rock reimagining Genesis classics through Hackett's intricate guitar work and atmospheric arrangements.
Why this album works
This album highlights Hackett's significant role in the progressive rock genre, receiving positive reviews from critics for its fresh takes on classic Genesis songs. It also solidified his status within the legacy of Genesis, appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners alike, and reached notable positions on various charts, reinforcing his impact on the genre.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks immersive two-part listening experience intricate guitar work exploration
- Context
- By 2013, Steve Hackett was well-established as a solo artist, having left Genesis in 1977. 'Genesis Revisited II – Selection' follows his earlier revisitation of Genesis music, showcasing his enduring influence and ability to reinterpret seminal tracks from the band's catalog while continuing to explore his own musical evolution.
- 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 Standout 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 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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