SECONDS OUT

This album may be sacrilegious to Gabriel purists, but the fact remains, this music is often superior to the sacred studio versions. Not because Collins is a better singer, but because of the magic and the chemistry that's happening here. Nothing can beat a Genesis concert for the atmosphere and emotion - this can be attested to by anyone who was lucky enough to attend one in person (myself included), and this is what's captured here - that special chemistry of Genesis playing live. Tight musicianship, good-natured sense of fun and a fantastic sound system - put them together and you have magic. And yes, Collins was a great singer and an incredible musician, and when he came to the front, the whole band benefited from the energy and you can really feel that on Seconds Out. That's why it's my favorite live album.