The most overrated and underrated Genesis songs

fil karada wrote: I do think "More fool me" isnt that bad but I probably wouldnt include it in the top 5 most underrated. As for "Watcher of the Skyes" in the top 5 most overrated its just the crime of the century!!!

Moogtron III wrote: infandous wrote: I'll never understand what it is about Time Table that so many people seem to like.     Melancholic lyrics with an aggressive edge in the chorus, and a touch of mystery. Friendly melody lines which contrast nicely with some more brooding other parts of the album. The chords are strong and melancholic as well. The sound / production is original and creates an intense atmosphere (which goes for all of Foxtrot). It's also catchy in a way and nice to sing along, though not overtly commercial. Early Genesis were not only masters in writing epics, but also in writing more radio - friendly tunes which were artistically credible as well. I love Time Table

Thanks for the explanation.  I don't hear it that way myself.  I hear simplistic, overly precious lyrics that I find particularly poor for Genesis, a plodding melody that isn't catchy to my ears at all, and a dull and lifeless arrangement.  "Twee" is the single word that comes to mind most for me with this song.  I will agree that the general atmosphere of the song is consistent with the rest of the album, but it doesn't save the song for me.

I hope our different feelings about this song will help illustrate the absolute pointlessness of "over" and "under" rated threads

It's all just opinions, after all.

Slartibartfast wrote: Overrating and underrating songs is overrated.

AGREED!!