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Label:
  Virgin
Serial:
  5038272 (PAL), 5038292 (NTSC) (2 discs)
Title:
  Genesis: Genesis
Description:
  "Genesis"

Genesis
Track listing:
 
Genre:
  Pop/Rock
Content:
  Stereo/Multichannel
Media:
  Hybrid
Recording type:
 
Recording info:
 
Note:
  SA-CD + DVD

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Genesis 1976-1982      

 
Reviews: 3

Review by marshman February 5, 2013 (3 of 3 found this review helpful)
Performance:   Sonics:    
Being born in 1970 I started to love music in the early 80's, and this was one of the first albums I owned. I got it on cassette for Christmas in what I think must have been 1983 after getting the 7" for Mama. It wasn't long before I knew every track back to front, but in recent years I've hardly listened to it (most likely because my tape deck died!).

I recently upgraded my blu-ray player to an Oppo-103 for reasons other than SACD, but as a welcome side effect I could dig out my old Dark Side Of The Moon and War of the Worlds SACD's and try them out again (I used to have a Sony cinema system that was SACD compatible but that died too). I play through my Yamaha RV-1900 amp and a set of Dali home cinema speakers. I acquired this album as part of the latest Genesis box-set, after also acquiring Abacab on it's own.

This one was a slow builder for me, but by the time the album ended I was a fan anew and really impressed with the sound - I've never heard it so good. Now I'm not a sound engineer and I don't seek out super top end gear, I just like stuff that sounds good.

The bit that really started the wow factor on this album was about 4.30 into Mama when it kicks up a gear after the lines "you've taken away my last chance, don't take it away, can't you feel my heart". Phil's drums came right into my room and I cranked it up a little more, giving my system and my neighbours patience a good test. Bass and drums are strong throughout (I'd never before appreciated Mike's bass playing so much) and the keyboards are now so clear.

The other track that stood out for me, and one that I had never previously rated as one of my favourites is It's Gonna Get Better, nicely bookending the albums top wow tracks for me. The instruments sound so clear and spaced.

As a test, I also tried out the CD layer on my 23 year old JVC amp and Aiwa CD player, coupled with some 12 or so year old Denon bookshelf speakers. I didn't have an earlier CD version to compare with and wasn't expecting the same quality, but was once again pretty blown away by how good it sounded in Stereo too. So I immediately listed to the whole thing again in Stereo whilst cooking dinner.

So there you are, tainted by an old love of the album, I rate it a top Genesis album and sonically fantastic.

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Review by Pete Wood April 4, 2013 (1 of 1 found this review helpful)
Performance:   Sonics:  
I picked up Genesis tracks from the radio and really got into them. By this time I had purchased a SACD player which I was told was superior to the Compact Disc. This is the 2nd Genesis SACD I purchased and I must say, is brilliant. I have not heard the original recordings but when I played my SACD copy on my system, it sounded so clear and rich- it just goes to show how much better SACD is than any other format. The disc also comes with DVD extras and interviews with Collins, Rutherford and Banks. Well worth the buy!

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Review by gregs1104 January 30, 2010 (0 of 1 found this review helpful)
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Both the SACD and CD layers on this one sound similar. On the stereo SACD, it's not a subtle mastering at all: a bit on the compressed side, even background instruments all jump right out at you. I think that's how they intended the mix to come out though, so it doesn't bother me; not surprised that some people don't like it though. Would never consider this a great release by SACD standards. But it is a nice upgrade from the old CD version if you're looking for something that's fun to listen to rather than being all that sonically impressive.

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