Top 3 average scores (for now):
Blood On The Rooftops - 14.75862068965517 (29 votes)
Ripples - 14.62068965517241 (29 voters)
Afterglow - 14.6 (35 voters).
Off topic slightly...
I amazed by this, but in a good way.
The older I get, the more I love BOTR. I've always liked it, but now it's in my top 10 Genesis tracks, possibly top 5.
And I'm so happy to see this poll show how popular it is.
Out of curiosity, do non-UK listeners enjoy the very specific UK references, or not?
Live everyone I used to love seeing this one live. And the Abacab tour stands out for me, probably because it was the first time we had seen the varilites. I remember the general sense of astonishment from people around me.
On the live versions I got a bit bored of Phil overdoing the vocals a bit. So I prefer the W&W version, also partly because I like the jangly sound.
And what a way to finish a fantastic album
It's the poison-belching device used by the Sontarans in Doctor Who.
My opinion of Steve Wilson has gone down. I had no idea he was pushing an alien weapon to destroy humanity.
(no prog jokes please)
I think FGTR is the band's worst album, but I don't really count it anyway. I think of Trespass as the first proper Genesis album.
In which case...
I think Genesis is the band's worst album. Some classic tracks on side 1, but a side 2 with zero quality control and That's All. I'm still not sure what they were thinking.
CAS isn't perfect by any means. But if I had to listen to one those 2 albums from start to finish I'd choose CAS. Plus I think One Man's Fool is one of the best tracks they did in the later years.
There was a question about giant hogweed on University Challenge last night!
I'm sure my wife was very impressed that I knew the answer immediately. I didn't let on why... 
I can see why some might see this as a bit clunky but I love it. Top drawer Genesis, possibly towards the back of the drawer but in the top one nonetheless. I like the contrast between the quiet moments and ‘the battle scene’ and the way it resolves back into the main theme. It’s clearly Tony and it’s clearly taken a long time to write- hence the feeling of pieces being crafted together- but that’s what I like about it. And yes, everyone very much paying and singing at their best. 24 from me
Other than the fact I gave this 13, I agree with everything above, so it seems pointless repeating it.
Honestly, you guys with your sheepish guilty pop "confessions". So what if you bought the MC album? You obviously wanted it!
Recently someone in another thread was acting all shifty and awkward about going to see Taylor Swift. Rock fans are funny sometimes.
Shifty? I don't do shifty... 
I find this album fascinating in a way. I bought in the early 80s and tried to love it, but I don't think it has aged well.
For me it sums Tony's solo work up perfectly. All the ingredients are there. The beautiful chords, dynamics, instrumental pieces, thoughtful lyrics.
But the album leaves me cold, like nearly all of Tony's solo stuff.
We all know the massive part Tony played the Genesis sound from day one. Phil and Mike managed to turn their skills/talent/approach into solo success.
But I'm a massive Genesis fan and even I don't get Tony's solo work. Whatever he brought to Genesis (which is a huge amount) he couldn't seem to make it work for himself commercially or artistically (IMO).
Others will disagree, but his lack of solo success is pretty much fact at this point.
(PS like someone mentioned above, this album is also ruined for me by the vocals. I just don't get on with his voice).
Conversely I was disappointed by The Fugitive at the time, but that's my favourite solo TB now.
For me this is probably the lowest point on their worst album.
I have already gone on at length about this album, so I will spare you that here too!
A song which I like a lot, but I only gave it 11 as there are so many other better Genesis songs, even on Trespass IMO.
It's an album I have a lot of love for, and actually prefer to NC. (Gasp).
But, it's probably my least favourite song on the album. Even then, Peter's vocals carry such weight and power. I'm glad they revived it a few years later.
Pink Floyd really were the poster child for "more than a sum of their parts" weren't they.
I love DG's playing but other than his first album, none of his solo albums have ever excited me. Some of About Face is pretty good though.
Oasis meant quite a lot to me around the first 2 albums. I was a Lancastrian living down south and Oasis were a connection with home.
I saw them once at Earl's Court for the Whats the Story tour, and that will do me.
Judging by the chaos and outrage over Ticketmaster/prices yesterday, I'm glad I stayed out of it.
Thanks for everything indeed.
Based on interviews over the years, and comments since he died, it seems unlikely the Genesis that we love would have happened in the way it did without him.
I think we owe him a lot.
As far as I'm concerned Phil doesn't have to release another note of music. He's already given us so much.
The news, which I read to be pretty positive, is very welcome.
At this stage I just hope he is doing ok and is happy. I hope he realises how loved he is.
Judging by the sound of his voice I am presuming this is an acoustic version/demo from about the time of the album?
Whatever it is, I like it, thanks.
11 points
I have mixed feelings. It's a very bizarre track and it somehow connects to earlier Genesis stuff and at the same time, it doesn't. Nevertheless, I really liked the version he played in 2007.
I agree with all of that. Except I don't have mixed feelings about it!
I gave it 11, only because 14s/15s are reserved for the absolute stone cold classic.
This album alone has Solsbury Hill, Humdrum and HCTF
I listened to this album just the other day, and I still love it. I can't imagine how fans felt when it was released, considering it came after the Lamb. I'd be interested to know.
I like this track a lot, and I think it sets out PG's stall for the next few years at least. Musical, a bit odd, maybe even slightly dark.
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It was the last album I bought as a fan, apart from the opener and closer, it does nothing for me, not news, I've said it before. (I taped a copy of IT, which didn't encourage me to restart.
Lyrically weak, and I'm not getting a country vibe at all, (but then I'm a Nanci Griffith fan, so that box is ticked already).
I've given it 3, and I umm'd and Arghed over that, cos 2 was calling to me!
Looks like it's me and you that are in the 3 club!
IMO, one of the worst songs on one of the band's worst albums.
This is was the first album I bought actually as a fan, and I spent ages trying to convince myself that I really liked it. But I don't... 
I get that it's a catchy, jaunty little number but that's the most positive thing I can say about it
It would appear that most people disagree with me, at least so far in the poll....
She got a five star review for her show in Dublin from the Irish Times. Think I'm going to have to borrow a couple of my daughter's CDs. Also, she's 34?! Just incredible.
Ok, I could go on at length about this. But I would probably recommend Folklore, Evermore, and the Tortured Poets department to someone starting out.
Folklore was my gateway drug.
I know this is a "last gig" thread, but in my opinion, when some of the mega-hype and mega-fame dies down a bit, she will be re-evaluated and many more people will realise what an incredible songwriter/artist she is.
