A TRICK OF THE TAIL

The difference between the era of Peter Gabriel and the era of Phil Collins as lead singer is remarkable, escpecially from around 1980. Though this record, "A Trick of the tail" (1976) is still progressive in it's character but contains more regular rock, compared to the earlier, more symphonic albums. It's obvious that Genesis went for more commersial music from this moment and on. Phil Collins, who earlier almost only played the drums, does a good job as the "new" lead vocalist - he even sounds similar to Peter Gabriel in some of the songs.

For those who never have heard anything from Genesis, this record is good for a start. Songs like Entangled, Sqounk, and of course title song a trick of the tail itself should be enjoyable even for a person without any particular interest for progressive rock.

A very good record!