Genesis Revisited: Live at Hammersmith
Steve Hackett · 2013
151 min · 19 tracks · progressive rock
A vibrant tapestry of progressive rock, blending intricate melodies with emotive storytelling and virtuosic musicianship.
Why this album works
This live album serves not only as a celebration of Genesis's legacy but also achieved notable chart success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. It received positive critical reception for its faithful yet fresh interpretations of classic tracks, drawing attention to Hackett's unique contributions to progressive rock.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks captivating storytelling through music immersive live performance energy
- Context
- By the time Steve Hackett released 'Genesis Revisited: Live at Hammersmith' in 2013, he was a seasoned artist, having left Genesis in 1977 and since embarked on a successful solo career. This album marks his return to the material that defined his earlier years with Genesis, showcasing both nostalgia and artistic maturity as he revisits iconic tracks from the band's extensive catalog.
- 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 Watcher of the Skies Standout 9:11
- 2 The Chamber of 32 Doors 5:39
- 3 Dancing With the Moonlit Knight 7:37
- 4 Fly on a Windshield 3:34
- 5 Broadway Melody of 1974 3:18
- 6 The Lamia 9:04
- 7 The Musical Box Standout 11:30
- 8 Shadow of the Hierophant 10:13
- 9 Blood on the Rooftops 5:45
Disc 2
- 1 Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers 2:10
- 2 In That Quiet Earth 5:02
- 3 Afterglow 4:28
- 4 I Know What I Like 6:15
- 5 Dance on a Volcano 6:13
- 6 Entangled 6:43
- 7 Eleventh Earl of Mar 7:49
- 8 Supper’s Ready Standout 27:34
Disc 3
- 1 Firth of Fifth 10:32
- 2 Los Endos 8:22
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