Genesis overrated?

If You don't like them, don't listen to them. there isn't any rule that says you have to like them because they're deemed to be one of the better Prog bands. Having said that I just don't trust a Prog fan who says he doesn't  at least like some aspects of their music, so Yeah you're missing a lot, but thats your loss, its probably down to your age which I'd say was quite young, judging by your cocky ""well that's your opinion" crap. You're damn right it's my opinion." jibe. I mean if you can't argue a point properly without going on the defence first, well then you've already lost the argument and my respect....for what its worth.

I can't ever remember giving a load of time to listening to a band I don't like!  Why do that to find out why others like them so much?  daft really.  If I find a vocalist 'cringeworthy' I wouldn't give them the time of day.  Why torture yourself.  There is so much music out there prog or not prog you obviously like wasting time.   

^  Oh yes, well they might just be over rated a little by some.  And unfairly critisised by others.  I probably fall in to the former  group.

No sir. 

Sarge, to use a few of your words, I really don't know you that much to give a crap about your damn opinion. 

Equality 7-2521 wrote: In a anarchist society, even chocolate ice cream would taste good.

By the way, good chocolate needs planning... 

The T wrote: Equality 7-2521 wrote: In a anarchist society, even chocolate ice cream would taste good.  Ok so now chocolate reveals your true colors: you are no libertarian, you're a full-fledged anarchist! Well we knew that already but once again, in chocolati veritas.

Damn, chocolate always reveals my closely guarded secrets.

sarge wrote: Now before you proggies get offended by my comments regarding the oh so lovely Genesis (oops, sarcasm already - my bad!) I think it's important you understand I have given a great deal of time listening to Gabriel-era Genesis, in particular Foxtrot and Selling England by the Pound. Is there something I'm missing? Cause i've listened to a lot of prog and, sure, Genesis shows the elements of the music I love but it really seems to go nowhere. I think the problem is largely Phil Collins' fault, there's only so much high-hat and no ride I can bear with drumming in prog. Very bland indeed. Secondly, and feel free to offer a different thought on this, I find Gabriel's voice to be almost...cringeworthy. Sorry, but it's really unpleasant to listen to. Furthermore, I think I can safely say that a band that can't keep an 8 minute song interesting should never venture out to the territory of the 20+ minute epic - you all know what song i'm talking about, that really dull one that fails to lift the ground. Mellotrons are great for creating emotion in music, but after hearing Genesis use one it makes me feel the anger like i've just tried mowing my boring lawn with a majestic chair and subsequently failed. Lastly, although unrelated to the Gabriel-era, Genesis facilitated the rise of disco. One can only hope they look back at that with shame.   Does anyone else find the constant bombardment of Genesis related material on progarchives both unfathomable (due to the above reasons) and unbearable (ditto)?   Also, in regards to responses, no "well that's your opinion" crap. You're damn right it's my opinion.   Ah well, gotta go - supper's ready, shame it's always ordinary.

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if you considered The Beatles to be over-rated as well.

I suggest you allow your musical taste to evolve and mature, have another listen, and then report back in a year or two.

Nov wrote:   I honestly wouldn't be surprised if you considered The Beatles to be over-rated as well. I suggest you allow your musical taste to evolve and mature, have another listen, and then report back in a year or two.