Tabletop Genesis Episode 32 – “Richard Macphail Interview Part 2”

Richard MacphailIn part two of our interview with Richard Macphail, the former Genesis road manager shares more stories from his time with the band and reveals his favorite tracks from each of their albums.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 31 – “Genesis Live”

Genesis Live CoverThe Tabletop drops the needle on the first live album from Genesis, a fantastic five-song (and one unaccompanied bass pedal solo) snapshot of the group in top form during the 1973 Foxtrot tour.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 29 – “Interview with Richard Macphail”

Richard MacphailThough Genesis dedicated their first live album to a friend “who left April, 1973,” Richard Macphail tells the Tabletop that reports of his death were grossly exaggerated. In a lively sit-down interview, the unofficial sixth member of early Genesis reminisces about his lasting friendship with the band and shares stories from his memoir, “My Book of Genesis.”

Tabletop Genesis Episode 27 – “Interview with Tony Banks”

Tony BanksCalled the “only irreplaceable member of Genesis” by manager Tony Smith, founding member Tony Banks has created countless chord sequences that have made up the soundtrack to the lives of Genesis fans everywhere. In our interview with the legend, Tony looks back on Genesis, his solo projects, and his most recent work in the orchestral music world.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 26 – “Seconds Out” (Redux)

Seconds OutGenesis’ tour de force 1977 live album Seconds Out is revisited, this time with the Tabletop giving the masterpiece its deserved track-by-track breakdown. Plus, which version of Supper’s Ready do fans prefer: Peter’s Foxtrot or Phil’s Seconds Out? The results of the listener poll are revealed!

Tabletop Genesis Episode 25 – “Selling England by the Pound”

Selling England by the PoundTake a little trip back with the Tabletop as they embark on the musical journey that is 1973’s Selling England by the Pound. Wimpy dreams, undinal songs, and east-end protection rights are explored in depth, and Steve Hackett shares his track-by-track memories of this iconic Genesis album.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 23 – “Calling All Stations”

genesis calling all stationsAnd then there were two: Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks faced some uncertain weather when they set out to prove there was Genesis after Phil Collins with 1997’s “Calling All Stations.” Did the addition of Ray Wilson on vocals satisfy fans, or did the whole endeavor leave them feeling … shipwrecked? The members of the tabletop discuss!

Tabletop Genesis Episode 22 – “Interview with Anthony Phillips”

Members of the Tabletop join Genesis founding member Anthony Phillips around his table for some tea and a discussion about his solo career, 5.1 reissues, Spinal Tap, his current projects, and more.

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