Genesis – A Trick Of The Tail (2LPs, 45rpm, Analogue Productions)

After Peter Gabriel left the band, the remaining members of Genesis were determined to continue. The departure of their legendary frontman weighed heavily: In their search for a new lead singer, they sifted through an incredible 400 (!) audition tapes. But why look so far? Drummer Phil Collins finally took the microphone and convinced the band that the difficult search could finally be put to rest. Accompanied by producer David Hentschel, the band headed to Trident Studios. Ultimately, it was Collins’ powerful rendition of “Squonk” that paved the way for him to become the undisputed new lead singer. Surprisingly, “A Trick Of The Tail” fit seamlessly into Genesis’s success story. The album was a commercial success in the UK and the US and also received positive critical acclaim. Today, this milestone is cited alongside Genesis classics such as “Dance On A Volcano” and “Squonk.” Over four decades, Genesis has left an indelible mark on the music world, having sold an incredible 150 million albums. Analogue Productions is now releasing the definitive deluxe version of “A Trick Of The Tail” for the “Atlantic 75 Series”: a double LP, produced on 180-gram vinyl by Quality Record Pressings, cut at 45 rpm, and featuring a lavish gatefold sleeve with textured binding by Stoughton Printing. This audiophile reissue pays tribute to a progressive rock classic that has inspired artists from Elbow to the Flaming Lips to Jeff Buckley.