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Rating: THE REVIEW
Spread a beach tarp on the sand, look at the sky, and press PLAY... the notes of the album will do the rest!!!
With "Foxtrot," Genesis reaches their fourth work after "From Genesis... To Revelation," "Trespass," and "Nursery Crime." So, leaving the baroque melodies of the previous album, they dedicate themselves to a more delicate sound focused mainly on the notes of keyboardist Tony Banks and the enchanting arpeggios of Steve Hackett. The songs (6 in total) follow a precise logical thread dictated by the genius compositional mind of Peter Gabriel, singer and enigmatic lyricist of the group. The lyrics evoke ancient tales of castles and queens, touching on religious and philosophical themes as well as more everyday topics, including the eviction of an imaginary family set in a futuristic panorama and society.
The album opens with "Watcher Of The Skies", which finds its beauty in the rhythmic duel between young Phil Collins' drums and Mike Rutherford's bass, both set within the ambient atmosphere constructed by the multiple keyboards. This is followed by "Time Table", "Get em Out By Friday", and "Can Utility And The Coast Liners". Then comes the brief but refined "Horizons", which seems to operate as a "prologue" to the long 22:58-minute suite: "Supper's Ready". In this latter song, Peter Gabriel makes use of various accents and different voices that make the song an audio version theatrical work. Additionally, "Supper's Ready" confirms the band's ability to impress listeners with changes in rhythm and masterful combinations of instruments, including the vocal part, which finds its counterpart in similar compositions.
"Foxtrot" should be considered a unique piece in the Genesis discography also because it is the album of the group's maturity in the Gabriel era, redefinable as the golden era, given that, after his departure, the group began to embrace the more comfortable and profitable line of commercial pop under the guidance of Phil Collins.
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The review praises Genesis' fourth album Foxtrot as a pinnacle of the band's progressive rock era under Peter Gabriel's leadership. It highlights the group’s shift to delicate keyboard-driven sounds and intricate compositions, with profound lyrical storytelling. Key tracks like 'Watcher of the Skies' and the epic 'Supper’s Ready' showcase their musical and theatrical skill. Foxtrot is deemed a unique and mature work that defines the band's golden era before moving toward commercial pop.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Genesis
English rock band formed in 1967, celebrated for landmark early-1970s progressive albums (Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound, The Lamb) and a later, more pop-oriented phase led commercially by Phil Collins.116 Reviews
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By Peppe Weapon
'Supper’s Ready' is perhaps the highest expression of Genesis’ creativity, ranking among the legendary suites of that era.
If you love Genesis and don’t have this album, buy it immediately, and to those who haven’t... Foxtrot might be the beginning of it all!
By joe strummer
Supper’s Ready is the most beautiful song ever made by Genesis, so intense, coherent, and immense as to touch deeply.
It’s impossible to get tired of this dazzling and always fresh music.
By Breus
"'Supper’s Ready' contains in a nutshell everything Gabriel and company had to say and would say later, offering a testament of what I would call intuitive rather than technical ability."
"'Foxtrot' still has some greenness too much to be their creative peak. However, it represents the key to their maturity..."
By STIPE
As soon as the record started, I saw behind me men on horseback with dogs chasing a fox.
Now the dogs weren’t even trying to catch the fox. She was calmly on the ice and began to dance very gently and gracefully.
By Intermdiario
"Personally, I consider 'Watcher of the Skies'... the most beautiful song ever written."
"'Supper’s Ready' is a true film to watch with eyes closed."
