WIND & WUTHERING

My personal favorite of all Genesis albums. Phil Collins brought the voice that allowed Genesis to be the band that they were capable of being. Peter Gabriel no doubt has a great, distinct voice that brought life to the earlier Genesis records but Phil's voice is simply purer and actually much easier to listen to. The earlier albums are great but this album has all the classic Genesis ideas and I think the sound that above all made them what they were. Eleventh Earl of Mar is a typically classic opening Genesis track and it goes on from their. Every element complementing every other element beautifully and thoroughly. My personal favorites are You have your own special way, Blood on the Rooftops and Afterglow a truly magnificent ender. Blood on the Rooftops is especially good with Steve Hackett's opening on classical guitar followed by the soft, soothing vocals of Phil and the song builds until the shattering climax of the chorus. These are three of the best songs in the whole Genesis repertoire. Everything about this album makes it a masterpiece. Definately an essential worth owning and enjoying again and again.