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1970-1975 Boxset

Genesis: 1970-1975 will also be released on Vinyl (Boxset)!


The long anticipated 7SACD/6DVD-Boxset 1970-1975 will be released on 10th November (11th November on CD/DVD in North America). EMI Europe has announced another box set - all the albums from 1970 to 1975 will be released on November 10 on vinyl. The vinyl box set 1970-1975 contains all studio albums from that era (excluding extra tracks) in their original covers in gatefold sleeves. This is premium-class 200g vinyl. The records were produced in a so-called "high quality half-speed-mastering". The box will be released as a clipcase and it will be a limited edition. Watch this space for further information and photos. 3rd October 2008
>> preorder 1970-1975 6LP-Boxset: amazon.co.uk
Ray Wilson

Ray Wilson: New studio-album to be released later this year!


Former Genesis lead-singer Ray Wilson has been touring Germany, Switzerland, Czechia and Poland recently and revealed the titel of his upcoming album - it will be called Propaganda Man. Ray will release the album indepentently again, but it will be available in shops later also. The album will first be available during his German Propaganda Man-Tour in November, it will be avaiable in shops early next year. According to Ray, Propaganda Man is a mixture of Change and She. Ray performs new tracks regularly during his acoustic live-shows, such as the title track, Brakes Are Gone and Razorlite. Another track, Bless Me, is currently available for free (download) on Ray's website. Propaganda Man is Ray Wilson's third solo studio-album.
29th September 2008

>> Download Bless Me from raywilson.net
Big Blue Ball

DUSK: Italian Fanclub celebrates 4th DUSK-day - feat. Steve Hackett!


Our friends from the Italian Fanclub DUSK will celebrate their 4th DUSK day this month - a special day for all Genesis Fans and readers of the famous DUSK-magazine. Steve and John Hackett will be special guests - Steve will not perform a complete show, but agreed to play a couple of acoustic songs with his brother. He will also be available for an on-stage-interview. Further live-music will be presented by coverband After Genesis and Graziano Romani. Tickts are available for € 8,00 (DUSK-subscribers) and € 10,00 (normal price). The DUSK-day will take place on 20th September at the Teatro Mancinelli in Orvieto. Further information is available on the DUSK Website.
11th September 2008

>> 4th DUSK day - Special Guest Steve Hackett in Italy - more Info
1970-1975

Genesis: 1970-1975 Boxset - Release Update


This fall, the long anticipated 1970-1975 SACD/DVD-Boxset (CD/DVD for North America) will be released. In Europe, the release has now been postponed until 10th November while the North American Release date has now been scheduled for 11th November. The Boxset contains all Albums from 1970-1975 plus a SACD/DVD with Extra Tracks, that contains the mysterious Jackson-Tape, that has been subject to many discussions among fans. Find more information about the set here in our forums. 17th Augus t2008
>> pre-order 1970-1975 at: cduniverse | amazon.com | amazon.co.uk | hmv.co.uk
>> 1970-1975 SACD Boxset: More Info and Message Board Discussion
Big Blue Ball

Peter Gabriel: Big Blue Ball to be released in Europe soon


The much anticipated Big Blue Ball album is already available in three formats in Noth America. Now, a european rlease date has been fixed. The album will come out 28th July, WOMAD festival visitors will have the chance to buy the album there.
The album itself is based on recording sessions that took place some 15 years ago in the RealWorld studios. Gabriel himself is involved in four songs, other artists include Tim Finn, Papa Wemba, Manu Katche, Karl Wallinger, Sinead O'Connor and others. Full tracklist: Whole Thing, Habibe, Shadow, altus silva, Exit Through You, Everything Comes From You, Burn You Up Burn You Down, Forest, Rivers, Jijy, Big Blue Ball.
3rd July 2008
>> Order Big Blue Ball at PLAY.com
>> Message Board Discussion
When In Rome Genesis DVD

Genesis: When In Rome release information


The highly anticipated Live DVD When In Rome, featuring the entire concert from Rome 2007 plus tons of extras, will now be released May 26th (Europe) / May 27th (North America). The DVD will come out as a 3-DVD-Set, but a rumoured blue-ray version will not be released in May.
Besides the concert, there will be lots of rehearsal extras and a 1'45h documentary on disc three about the tour, called Come Rain Or Shine. When In Rome 2007 is the third official Live-DVD from Genesis after The Way We Walk Live and Live At Wembley Statdium. The DVD -Set is available for pre-order in Europe, and now also in North America (release: 10th June - click here).
06th March 2008 update 08th May 2008
>> order When In Rome at: amazon.com | cduniverse | amazon-uk | play.com | hmv-uk | amazon.fr
>> When in Rome - Info site
>> Forum discussion
Big Blue Ball

Peter Gabriel: Big Blue Ball now available for pre-order in three formats


The much anticipated Big Blue Ball album will finally come out in May/June. At this time, only a north American release has been announced. The album will be available as 2LP, 2LP in blue vinyl and CD. TheMusic.Com offers pre-orders for all three formats.
The album itself is based on recording sessions that took place some 15 years ago in the RealWorld studios. Gabriel himself is involved in four songs, other artists include Tim Finn, Papa Wemba, Manu Katche, Karl Wallinger, Sinead O'Connor and others. Full tracklist: Whole Thing, Habibe, Shadow, altus silva, Exit Through You, Everything Comes From You, Burn You Up Burn You Down, Forest, Rivers, Jijy, Big Blue Ball.
12th April 2008
>> pre-order Big Blue Ball at TheMusic.Com
>> Message Board Discussion
Tony Smith

Genesis: Transcript of Fan-Chat with Tony Smith now available


The band's manager, Tony Smith, made himself available last week for a fan-chat on the official website. Tony Smith was in France and via phone in contact with the chat moderatore.
Questions were asked and Tony answered a lot of them. Most questions were about the Turn It On Again Tour, the possibility of further live-shows, future activities, the chances for a 5-piece reunion, but also questions about Phil Collins archive material. The whole chat is now available as a transcript in the official website's forum.

07th March 2008

>> Fan Chat on genesis-music.com
>> German translation
TMB

Steve Hackett: New classical album Tribute out now


He is one of the busiest members in the genesis camp. Steve Hackett has regularly released new albums and was involved in different projects.
In 2008, another rock-album will come out in fall, there may also be some live shows later this year, but nothing has been officially announced yet.
Meanwhile, Steve has released a new classical album entitled Tribute, featuring interpretations of various classical pieces.
04th March 2008
>> order Tribute at: amazon.com | cduniverse | amazon-uk | play.com | amazon.fr
>> Forum discussion
TMB

Genesis: Live Over Europe release information


EMI will release the anticipated live album Live Over Europe on 26th November in Europe (23rd Nov in Germany, 27th Nov in North America). The album contains a full show, with the separate songs taken from various shows, but keeping them in the right order. Some introductions are missing. The album will be released in a 2CD Digipak format ONLY, the standart jewel case edition has been taken off the schedule. The digipak contains a 24 page booklet.18th November 2007
>> order Live Over Europe at: amazon.com | cduniverse | amazon-uk | play.com | hmv-uk | amazon.fr
>> Forum discussion
TMB

Peter Gabriel releases Whole Thing from Big Blue Ball project!


Fans around the world are still waiting for the Big Blue Ball project to be released on CD. It has been announced and postponed many times, now it seems we have to wait even longer. For the soundtrack of the TV series Long Way Down (feat Ewan McGregor), Peter has agreed to include the track Whole Thing from the Big Blue Ball sessions. The song was first presented in a moon club video last year and will now be on this 2CD compilation, due 3rd December (UK). Other tracks are contributions by various RealWorld musicians, plus the title track by the Stereophonics. There's no information if or when the whole Big Blue Ball session will be released.
17th November 2007
>> order Long Way Down (2CD) at: play.com | amazon-uk | hmv-uk
>> Forum discussion
TMB

The Musical Box: Exclusive show at the Nursery Cryme Event (Germany)


For the last four years, The Musical Box have been touring Europe with their Foxtrot, Selling England and Lamb Lies Down shows. The most successful place was without any doubt Germany. Since 1996, the German Genesis Fanclub it supported the group. Now, The Musical Box want to say Thank You with a special concert - The German Genesis Fanclub proudly presents the Nursery Cryme Event, feat. a Best-of "Nursery Cryme Tour" Concert by The Musical Box. The Event will take place in Duisburg, Germany - 31st October 2007. Tickets are on sale now.
>> More Info about the Nursery Cryme Event | >> Order Tickets
>> The Musical Box Tourdates 2007 | >> Message Board Discussion
Genesis

The Musical Box: A Trick Of The Tail - Tour next fall (2008)!


It has been rumoured for some time, now it's official. Canadian band The Musical Box will perform the Trick Of The Tail Tour (1976) in 2008, starting with a european Tour. The final line-up will be announced later, Tour-dates and tickets will be available shortly, we will keep you up to date! Meanwhile, the band will start their Black Selling Tour today in Munich, Germany. It's the last time they perform a Selling England or Foxtrot Show in Europe. There will also be a special Nursery Cryme related show on October 31 in Duisburg, Germany. 17th October 2007
>> The Musical Box: Trick Tour Froum Discussion | Tour Dates 2007 | Nursery Cryme Event info
Genesis

Genesis: 1983-1998 Boxset to be released November 20 (North America)!


Phase II of the Genesis rereleases are now available throughout Europe on SACD-Hybrid/DVD Doublediscs. From November 20 on, the set will also be available in North America on CD/DVD (NTSC) Doublediscs. The set contains all albums from 1983-1998 (Genesis, Invisible Touch, We Can't Dance, Calling All Stations) completely remastered in stereo and Surround Sound, plus a Bonus CD/DVD with Extra Tracks. The four albums are also available separately. 02nd October 2007
>> Genesis - order 1983-1998 SACD-Boxset at: amazon-uk | hmv-uk | amazon.fr | amazon.com (import)
>> Genesis - pre-order 1983-1998 CD/DVD Boxset (NTSC) at: amazon.com
>> Genesis 1983-1998 Boxset: Info about pre-order options, contents and bonus-stuff
Genesis

Genesis: Starbucks Sampler 14 From Our Past Released!


The Starbucks Music Department HearMusic has finally released the delayed sampler with Genesis music today! The CD is called From Our Past and it is #14 in the series of Starbucks releases. It has a unique tracklist: The Knife, Happy The Man, Watcher Of The Skies, I Know What I Like, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, Squonk, Your Own Special Way, Follow You Follow Me, Turn It On Again, Abacab, That's All, Land Of Confusion, Hold On My Heart, Congo. The CD is available in all Starbucks Outlets in North America.
02nd October 2007

>> Genesis - From Our Past - Order online at HearMusic
Genesis

Genesis: Live 2DVD and 2CD News / November release!


The new Boxset 1983-1998 has just been released in Europe and Chapter & Verse is not even a month old - and Genesis fans have to prepare for more to come this fall. You may have noticed that in our blog already - EMI will release a live 2CD called Live Over Europe on November 19 (Europe). The album will feature all songs of the set, taken from different cities and without most of Phils introductions. The Live 2DVD, also currently scheduled for a November 19 release, will be called When In Rome and will feature the complete Rome show plus a whoe bunch of extras. It will also be released on blu-ray and HD-DVD formats! For all details about both releases, check out our live-2007-blog! 30th September 2007
>> The it.Live-Blog: Info about Live Over Europe (2CD) and When In Rome (2DVD)
>> Chapter & Verse (engl.) - Hardcover - preorder at: play.com | amazon-uk
>> Chapter & Verse (engl.) - Paperback - preorder at: amazon-uk | amazon.fr | amazon.com
>> Genesis - order 1983-1998 Boxset at: amazon-uk | hmv-uk | amazon.fr | amazon.com (import)

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