Rofl.

I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where, Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as, uh, anything I've heard in rock. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and, uh, Against All Odds. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.

Posted By: Ken Dodds Dads Dog on September 1st 2009 at 21:09:18

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Goodbye Goran............. (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Sep 1, 21:00:32
- Sounds like the Carrow Road kindergarten (n/m) (NCFC) - Fozzybear, Sep 1, 21:05:39
- Recieved a text just before half time from a mate Re: Maric (NCFC) - Phil_Collins, Sep 1, 21:03:34
  - that made me laugh! (n/m) (NCFC) - Def_Con_One, Sep 1, 21:17:12
  - Rofl. (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Sep 1, 21:09:18
    - I tried to read that book once (n/m) (NCFC) - Phil_Collins, Sep 1, 21:17:20
      - One of my favourites (NCFC) - Brandonio, Sep 1, 21:18:53
        
        Put it down to me, rather than the book. (NCFC) - Phil_Collins, Sep 1, 21:23:03
        
        fuck I've just remembered that I left the fucker at the airport (n/m) (NCFC) - Worzel Scrimmage, Sep 1, 21:40:43
        
        Shit on toast! (NCFC) - Phil_Collins, Sep 1, 21:48:02
        
        I know, bastard. sniggering to himself as he reads about the mastery of P. Collins (n/m) (NCFC) - Worzel Scrimmage, Sep 1, 21:51:49
        
        Problem with mocking P.Collins... (NCFC) - Phil_Collins, Sep 1, 21:54:30
        
        haha (n/m) (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Sep 1, 21:56:26
        
        lol (n/m) (NCFC) - Worzel Scrimmage, Sep 1, 22:13:03
    - Bateman (NCFC) - Brandonio, Sep 1, 21:17:17
      - There is an idea of a Patrick Bateman; some kind of abstraction. But there is no real me. (n/m) (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Sep 1, 21:23:02
  - Fair dues to Lambert....... he gave............. (NCFC) - usacanary, Sep 1, 21:05:29
- Not playing well? (n/m) (NCFC) - South_West_Canary, Sep 1, 21:03:08
  - Probably now behind Renton in the striker pecking order! (NCFC) - usacanary, Sep 1, 21:07:24

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