Wind & Wuthering cover

Released 50 years ago

Wind & Wuthering

Genesis · 1976

50 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · soft rock

Melodic symphonic arrangements intertwine with intricate storytelling, showcasing Genesis's transition to a more accessible sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • contemplative late-night reflections

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 23, 1976, 'Wind & Wuthering' was Genesis's seventh studio album and their last with guitarist Steve Hackett before his departure. This album followed the commercial success of 'A Trick of the Tail' and marked a pivotal moment as the band embraced a softer, more melodic direction while still experimenting with progressive rock elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· Emerson, Lake & Palmer· King Crimson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Eleventh Earl of Mar 7:44
  • 2 One for the Vine 10:00
  • 3 Your Own Special Way 6:18
  • 4 Wot Gorilla? 3:19
  • 5 All in a Mouse’s Night 6:38
  • 6 Blood on the Rooftops 5:27
  • 7 ‘Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers… 2:23
  • 8 …in That Quiet Earth’ 4:49
  • 9 Afterglow 4:12

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