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AKA · 04-03-2003, 01:26 AM

Take your pick.

ABlairican Pie · 04-03-2003, 01:53 AM

You know, as a big prog rock fan, I haven't even really heard much of the stuff Peter Gabriel did with them back in the 70's, but I know that he was very good and theatrical. Phil Collins was just the drummer who got drafted to the lead vocalist. Then they got poppy. Good, but poppy.

dlemond · 04-03-2003, 12:30 PM

You know, up to and including Abacab (and some of the self titled album) I really liked all the work Phil Collins did with Genesis.

The Peter Gabriel years were just a little too experimental off the wall theatrical for me. I'm sure a lot of it is good music, but it is not the kind of stuff I enjoy. I think the same can be said of a lot of early Yes (when they went off on their tangent) and King Crimson.

I think Gabriel's solo work proved the right venue for him and a lot of it is fantastic.
Not a big fan of anything after "So" or even that album for that matter.

JoPol_wannabe · 04-03-2003, 12:32 PM

Phil Collins he was my favorite singer in the group. I did like Peter Gabrial but Phil is one of my favorite singers I love his solo act he just has a very good singing style I think.

Rickenbacker · 04-03-2003, 02:14 PM

Peter hands down. Phil: great drummer, but he totally ruined the experimental side of the band.

(this has been a debate among Genesis/prog rock fans for years)

ABlairican Pie · 04-03-2003, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rickenbacker
Peter hands down. Phil: great drummer, but he totally ruined the experimental side of the band.

(this has been a debate among Genesis/prog rock fans for years)

True. Case in point: Solo song "You Can't Hurry Love."

Tuesday Weld · 04-04-2003, 12:09 AM

Phil Collins.

AKA · 04-04-2003, 12:45 AM

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Originally posted by Captain ABlairica

True. Case in point: Solo song "You Can't Hurry Love."

With the exception of "Face Value," almost all of Phil Collins' solo stuff has been shite.

*PinkLady* · 04-04-2003, 04:12 PM

I like the stuff Phil Collins did with Genesis, but nothing Peter Gabriel did with them. I like a lot of Gabriel's solo stuff though.

Tuesday Weld · 04-04-2003, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jimmiegirl48
I like the stuff Phil Collins did with Genesis, but nothing Peter Gabriel did with them. I like a lot of Gabriel's solo stuff though.

I agree.Peter Gabriel was a better solo artist.

Brian · 04-15-2003, 10:30 PM

Phil Collins.

omalleyfan · 08-22-2003, 04:12 PM

for everyone who bashes Phil, check out Abacab and Face Value. Once he was capable of good music. And Invisible Touch/No Jacket Required wasn't really that bad when you look back at it.

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04-03-2003, 01:26 AM	#1
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04-03-2003, 12:32 PM	#4
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04-03-2003, 12:30 PM	#3
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	You know, up to and including Abacab (and some of the self titled album) I really liked all the work Phil Collins did with Genesis. The Peter Gabriel years were just a little too experimental off the wall theatrical for me. I'm sure a lot of it is good music, but it is not the kind of stuff I enjoy. I think the same can be said of a lot of early Yes (when they went off on their tangent) and King Crimson. I think Gabriel's solo work proved the right venue for him and a lot of it is fantastic. Not a big fan of anything after "So" or even that album for that matter.

04-03-2003, 02:14 PM	#5
Rickenbacker Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 15, 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 507	Peter hands down. Phil: great drummer, but he totally ruined the experimental side of the band. (this has been a debate among Genesis/prog rock fans for years)

04-04-2003, 04:12 PM	#9
PinkLady Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 7,457	I like the stuff Phil Collins did with Genesis, but nothing Peter Gabriel did with them. I like a lot of Gabriel's solo stuff though.

04-15-2003, 10:30 PM	#11
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Phil Collins.

08-22-2003, 04:12 PM	#12
omalleyfan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 12, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 199	for everyone who bashes Phil, check out Abacab and Face Value. Once he was capable of good music. And Invisible Touch/No Jacket Required wasn't really that bad when you look back at it.