Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Steve Hackett · 2014
280 min · 36 tracks · progressive rock
A vibrant celebration of progressive rock, blending intricate melodies with dynamic live performances.
Why this album works
This live album is notable for its critical acclaim and for rekindling interest in Genesis's music, particularly among fans of the progressive rock movement. It features live renditions of classic Genesis songs and serves as a testament to Hackett's enduring influence, earning praise from music critics and achieving high chart positions in several countries.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks wave-like pacing throughout immersive live performance experience
- Context
- By the time 'Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall' was released in 2014, Steve Hackett had established himself as a significant figure in the progressive rock genre, especially following his departure from Genesis in 1977. This album marked his return to the material that defined his early career, showcasing both nostalgia and renewed appreciation for classic Genesis tracks.
- 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 Dance on a Volcano Standout 6:39
- 2 Dancing With the Moonlit Knight 7:53
- 3 Fly on a Windshield 3:39
- 4 Broadway Melody of 1974 2:54
- 5 Carpet Crawlers 6:09
- 6 The Return of the Giant Hogweed 8:38
- 7 The Musical Box Standout 11:25
- 8 Horizons 2:01
- 9 Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers 2:13
- 10 In That Quiet Earth 4:59
- 11 Afterglow 4:12
- 12 I Know What I Like 6:36
Disc 2
- 1 Firth of Fifth 10:15
- 2 Ripples 5:28
- 3 The Fountain of Salmacis 8:00
- 4 Supper’s Ready Standout 26:15
- 5 Watcher of the Skies 9:07
- 6 Los Endos 8:55
Disc 3
- 1 Dance on a Volcano Standout 7:16
- 2 Dancing With the Moonlit Knight 7:59
- 3 Fly on a Windshield 3:41
- 4 Broadway Melody of 1974 3:42
- 5 Carpet Crawlers 7:06
- 6 The Return of the Giant Hogweed 8:43
- 7 The Musical Box Standout 11:37
- 8 Horizons 2:05
- 9 Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers 2:06
- 10 In That Quiet Earth 5:04
- 11 Afterglow 5:43
- 12 I Know What I Like 7:09
- 13 Firth of Fifth 11:04
- 14 Ripples 6:12
- 15 The Fountain of Salmacis 8:24
- 16 Supper’s Ready Standout 28:10
- 17 Watcher of the Skies 9:06
- 18 Los Endos 9:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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