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Dellinger
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Topic: Acolyte or Geese Posted: May 19 2012 at 23:34 |
Since before I bought them, I found several similarities in this two albums. First, they are both the first solo albums from Genesis guitar players, they both include Mike Rutherford on bass, and Phil Collins shares vocals in some of the songs. They both sing in a song from their own album. They both use flute (and have John Hackett as flute player). And they both have a bunch of other instruments to complement their sound. So, which one do you like better?
Edited by Dellinger - May 20 2012 at 20:56
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Posted: May 20 2012 at 10:34 |
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Posted: May 20 2012 at 11:41 |
Steve's Acolyte and you mispelled it in the title btw.
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Posted: May 20 2012 at 12:35 |
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Posted: May 20 2012 at 12:48 |
Two great albums from two of my favorite artists. I prefer Voyage of the Acolyte.
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Posted: May 20 2012 at 15:01 |
I prefer Acolyte; one of my favourite Genesis solo albums. Geese is also great but a little more subdued.
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Posted: May 20 2012 at 15:08 |
I like Geese more because of the medieval feel throughout. Both are quite good though.
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Posted: May 20 2012 at 15:26 |
Love them both. Voted for the geese.
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Posted: May 20 2012 at 20:58 |
Snow Dog wrote:
Steve's Acolyte and you mispelled it in the title btw. | Oooops, sorry, and thanks, already fixed it. I did like both, but I guess I'll have to go with Acolyte itself, for it is a bit more varied and not so subdued. Plus, I like Shadow of the Hierophant best of all songs on both albums.
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Posted: May 20 2012 at 21:07 |
I like Geese better....tastes like chicken.
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Posted: May 21 2012 at 01:19 |
Sorry but Geese has too much 12-string guitar. I guess if you love 12-string guitar then you'll love Geese but I prefer a bit more variety in my music (by the way Voyage is a brilliant piece of music and worthy of the best of Genesis music).
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Posted: May 21 2012 at 03:40 |
Voyage of the Acolyte. Against Wise after the Event, this would be a harder nut to crack for me.
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Posted: May 21 2012 at 07:43 |
Had 'em both on vinyl at one time. I used to love Geese but Hackett's release has stood the test of time better.
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Posted: May 21 2012 at 13:51 |
iluvmarillion wrote:
... by the way Voyage is a brilliant piece of music and worthy of the best of Genesis music. |
Heh, heh, that's the old standing joke: "Q: What's the best Genesis album? A: Voyage of the Acolyte." It sure gets my vote.
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Posted: May 21 2012 at 15:07 |
Geese is the word
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Posted: May 21 2012 at 18:27 |
Finnforest wrote:
I like Geese better....tastes like chicken.
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Eh, the geese all come around and act like they own the place and crap all over, so I'm going to have to go with Voyage. I think I'll give it up for the Ghost though for being less like a Genesis album.
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Posted: May 21 2012 at 22:49 |
Voyage of the Acolyte
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Posted: May 22 2012 at 01:44 |
The Geese and the Ghost was the album that got me into the wider world of prog. I've never been a huge Voyage fan.
Edited by Master of Time - May 22 2012 at 01:44
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