“Holy Mother of God you’ve got to … see that new Bataclan video!” Genesis fans got a treat recently with the release of the well-known 1973 Paris concert footage, but now beautifully restored in 4K glory. The Tabletop share their reactions to the video and speak with the team behind the project, Adam Gottlob from The Genesis Museum and Thomas “Ikhnaton” Manchon.
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After moderate to little success with his first two solo albums, all Mike Rutherford needed was a miracle with his new project and their self-titled, debut album, “Mike + The Mechanics.” The Tabletop and special guest Katherine Stratton of mikerutherfordnet.com discuss this breakthrough album that spawned two Top 10 hits in the U.S.
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In 1983, keyboardist Tony Banks stepped out of his comfort zone to sing lead vocals on his second solo album, “The Fugitive.” Was this experiment a success? The Tabletop weighs in with the help of two special guests, writers (and longtime Genesis fans) Antony Johnston and Al Melchior.
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Hearts around the Tabletop are going boom, boom, boom as the members dive deep into Peter Gabriel’s debut solo album. The 1977 release finds the former Genesis frontman exploring a variety of musical landscapes, from grandiose epics and straight up rock to blues/jazz and barbershop quartet. Excuse me??
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As 2020 becomes just another fading memory (thank God!), the Tabletop reflects on the past year, looks ahead to 2021, and shares news about exciting changes happening around the table.
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Holy Mother of God! Though many thought Peter Gabriel’s departure in 1975 signaled the end of Genesis, the remaining members—with drummer Phil Collins taking on lead vocals—proved them wrong with 1976’s “A Trick of the Tail,” their biggest selling album up to that point. The Tabletop discusses this pivotal album, which has aged a lot better than the protagonist in “Ripples…”!
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As a founding member of Genesis, Anthony Phillips was considered to be the driving force in the early days, and his departure almost ended the band. He has since created a wealth of solo material, and in this episode the Tabletop discusses his 1978 sophomore effort, “Wise After The Event.”
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