Thoughts on Duke

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I remember how depressed I felt when I first listened to Duke. Genesis were always reliable up to that point, great album after great album, they set the bar so high. The absolute nadia of that terrible album was Duchess... I could have cried, what the hell had happened, how could the mighty have fallen so far. It was the turning point, with the exception of the odd song, their albums got worse and worse and, of course, the unwashed masses loved everything they churned out.... even 'Whodunnit'! Pass the bucket. 
Have you noticed that all Genesis tribute bands cover the period up to Wind and Wuthering. None, not one, covers the Collins and his backing band phase. Eh, Phil?

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Progaholic2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: November 13 2016 Location: Harlow Status: Offline Points: 32	Posted: May 28 2017 at 08:20
	I remember how depressed I felt when I first listened to Duke. Genesis were always reliable up to that point, great album after great album, they set the bar so high. The absolute nadia of that terrible album was Duchess... I could have cried, what the hell had happened, how could the mighty have fallen so far. It was the turning point, with the exception of the odd song, their albums got worse and worse and, of course, the unwashed masses loved everything they churned out.... even 'Whodunnit'! Pass the bucket. Have you noticed that all Genesis tribute bands cover the period up to Wind and Wuthering. None, not one, covers the Collins and his backing band phase. Eh, Phil?

Blacksword Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: June 22 2004 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 16130	Posted: May 31 2017 at 09:25
	^^^ I think In The Cage covered Behind the Lines when I saw them years ago at a Genesis convention, but beyond that yes, the tribute acts only cover what the 'real' fans want to hear most of all.
	Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!

Mirror Image Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 13 2011 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2111	Posted: May 31 2017 at 09:53
	Beyond Wind & Wuthering, Genesis were merely a shadow of their former self and Duke is no exception. I wish I was more positive about the direction they went post-Hackett, but I’m not. I’ll always be one of those fans that waves the flag for their earlier work.
	“Music is enough for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.” - Sergei Rachmaninov

progbethyname Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 30 2012 Location: HiFi Headmania Status: Offline Points: 7750	Posted: May 31 2017 at 11:33
	Duke is a wonderful album. I've always said its a beautiful blend of prog and a sophisticated 80's pop offering. I've got absolutely no criticisms for this album. I'm afraid I am quite useless in this thread, however I just wanted to convey my love for this album. If one ever gets the chance to listen to Duke in a 5.1 surround sound offering I really suggest doing so. It's very well mixed by Nick Davis. :)
	Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣