Tabletop Genesis Episode 80 – “What Lies Ahead”

Peter Gabriel’s third full moon release of 2026, “What Lies Ahead,” sees a final version of the track that first sneaked into his set lists in 2012 and 2023. The Tabletop discuss! Plus, Phil Collins is nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (finally!), Tony Banks speaks to the LA Times about his legacy, and Steve Hackett kicks off his latest tour.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 73 – “GTR” with Jonathan Mover

1986 may be remembered most for Invisible Touch and So, but Steve Hackett, along with Steve Howe, also enjoyed some time on the Billboard charts with their project, GTR. The Tabletop discusses this album by the supergroup, and gets the inside scoop from GTR drummer Jonathan Mover.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 71 – “The Circus and the Nightwhale”

The Tabletop dives right into the mouth of the nightwhale to review Steve Hackett’s 30th solo release, a semi-autobiographical concept album that many fans are calling his best work in years.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 67 – “And Still” & Steve Hackett’s Foxtrot at Fifty Tour

The Tabletop discusses Peter Gabriel’s love letter to his late mother, “And Still,” and reviews Steve Hackett’s recent tour celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Foxtrot.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 39 – “The Fading Lights of 2020″

Fading LightsAs 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.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 38 – “A Trick of the Tail”

A Trick of the Tail CoverHoly 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…”!

Tabletop Genesis Episode 36 – “The Last Domino?” Tour

The Last Domino TourMembers of the Tabletop react to the news of “The Last Domino?” tour, Genesis’ first outing in 13 years. Which old songs might they revisit? Can Nic Collins fill Phil’s shoes? Will they come to the U.S.? The members discuss these questions and more!

Tabletop Genesis Episode 35 – “The 2019 Tours of Phil Collins and Steve Hackett”

A very special Tabletop Genesis episode, where your erstwhile host, Mike Lord, reflects on his attendance at the 2019 Phil Collins and Steve Hackett shows. Plus, he takes questions from the teeming masses on Twitter! What could be better?

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