Latest / The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast
UAWIL #92: Genesis - Foxtrot at 50
In 1972, Genesis were gaining momentum and confidence. Thanks to the addition of Phil Collins on drums and Steve Hackett on guitar the year before, the band released Nursery Crime and embarked on a successful European tour. The tour's success inspired them to become more creative and stretch their material out not only for the album but to be played live as well.
Foxtrot saw the band experiment with new instruments (like the Mellotron they got from King Crimson), different time signatures and longer arrangements. From the opening Watcher of the Skies through the end of the 23+ minute Supper's…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.