Calling All Stations (+Bonus DVD) - Genesis

Genesis - Calling All Stations

Advantages: Some very good songs.
Disadvantages: Some not very good songs.

Calling All Stations was the last album released by Genesis (aside from The Platinum Collection last year). It is also probably the album that is considered their worst by many critics and even some fans. I, myself, don?t mind it, as it?s different to their previous works, but some songs are a bit iffy. Ray Wilson came in to replace the great Phil Collins, a task which I respect him for taking on as it can?t have been easy. Ray was in the band Scottish band, Stiltskin, and he has had previous success with the hit ?Inside?. For this album, Genesis are: Ray Wilson ? Vocals Tony Banks ? Keyboards Mike Rutherford ? Guitars with: Nir Zidkyahu ? Drums (tracks 1, 2, 3, 4 (second half), 5, 7, 10 and 11) Nick D?Virgilio ? Drums (tracks 4 (first half), 6, 8 and 9) I mentioned the drummers so that I can make an important point ...

JezM 09.04.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Calling All Stations - Genesis

Not played on any stations though

Advantages: A new style with a new lead singer
Disadvantages: Slated by critics and half the CD is pretty bad

Calling All Stations was the first Genesis album after Phil Collins left the band and the last album they ever made. Slated by the critics, slated by the fans, overlooked even by the completists. That is a little unfair though. To replace Phil Collins, the band brought in Ray Wilson who is best known for being lead singer with Stiltskin who sung "Inside", made famous and catapulted to the top of the charts by Levi advert. Despite Ray's unique voice, a lot of people were turned off by the new sound. I admit that even I was a little unhappy, despite being a big Genesis fan. However, if you listen to the songs, they aren't actually that bad. The lyrics are pretty decent and the music is actually quite melodic and pleasant. Not really classic Genesis, either from the Collins or Gabriel eras...but a whole new blend..a reinvention of their ...

poodu 30.01.2001 · Read full review
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genesis 1983-1998

Advantages: this album so awesome, great
Disadvantages: the design of cover is not interesting

in my opinion this band is a group of legendary musicians of the world be. many of the songs that became their inspiration for other bands. more than 15 years of work and they have tens of million CD and cassette copies they sell. incredible once. for this album may be their longing physician. in this dvd there are many good songs heard and no loss to have this album. soon join with other fans and listen to this album at home, at work or wherever. and feel the feelings that can not be expalined. come on join right now to feel rock your mind, free your soul, and back to era '80 dont buy a pirate. this is the original ones. support your music ...

riesdollar 17.04.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Genesis 1983-1998 (+Bonus DVD) - Genesis