INVISIBLE TOUCH

Invisible Touch is an interesting album because it tries to please both fans of Genesis' early years and the newer fans who were more accustomed to their more recent radio-friendly output. I think, for the most part, Invisible Touch succeeds.

The songs:

Invisible Touch - The album kicks off to a poppy start with the title track and despite it being slightly tarnished by Phil Collins' cheesy lyrics, I feel as if it is a catchy and enjoyable tune that gets the album off to a great start. (7/10)

Tonight, Tonight, Tonight - Clocking in at 8 minutes and 53 seconds this is the first of three progressive pieces on the album with a dark, moody song about drug addiction proving that when he isn't writing about love and relationships, Phil Collins can write some deep, meaningful lyrics. The music itself holds together nicely with a great middle section and a brilliant climax. (8/10)

Land Of Confusion - A brilliant, energetic protest song about the Cold War (if the Spitting Image music video with Ronald Reagan wasn't an indication) that doesn't waste anytime in making its point. I think this song is still as relevant as it was when first released in 1986. (10/10)

In Too Deep - Now we come to the first real blemish of the album. This is the generic "I'm in love with you but it hurts" song that Phil Collins seems to be such a fan of writing. This song also comes with that slow, plodding rhythm that is associated with this type of Phil Collins song. (5/10)

Anything She Does - This is a strange song about a mans' obsession with a porn star. Upon hearing the horns at the beginning of the song my expectations for it hit rock bottom. However, as the song progressed I was proven wrong. It is probably the fastest song on the album featuring some great guitar work by Mike Rutherford. But those horns... (7/10)

Domino: In The Glow Of The Night/The Last Domino - The second progressive piece and the longest song on the album at a length of 10 minutes 53 seconds. This, for me, is the best song the album. It encompasses everything that is great about the Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins eras of the band. Nice melody? Check. Surreal, dark imagery in the lyrics? Check. Accessible? Check. I would even go as far to say that this is the centrepiece of the album. (10/10)

Throwing It All Away - A less boring version of In Too Deep. By that I mean the rhythm isn't as slow and plodding. (6/10)

The Brazilian - The final progressive piece and closing track of the album. Very much like with A Trick Of The Tail, Genesis decided to end the album with an instrumental song; this one having the band going all out with their experimentation joined in the last minute by an awesome guitar solo by Mike Rutherford, closing the album with a bang. (10/10)

Overall: 3.5/5