Comments on: Show #93: Turn It On Again

By: Palmer

Palmer — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:53:55 +0000

http://www.upthedownstair.net/rss/feed.xml

I am still figuring out the wonders of WordPress.

By: Guitar Boy

Guitar Boy — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:27:47 +0000

I can’t find the rss feed(

By: Palmer

Palmer — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:52:52 +0000

Tim – can you shoot me an email? I’d be happy to answer any questions about Madison you may have.

By: Palmer

Palmer — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:52:13 +0000

TH20 – I agree with you – I’d be very reluctant to drop a lot of cash on tickets for a show that is really similar to the performances from 1991-92. The press conference indicated that they’ll be doing songs from all albums dating back to Selling England except Calling All Stations, which is understandable.

I am in total agreement with you as far as mixing things up as I think that’d be great. But I won’t hold my breath. I guess we’ll just have to wait until the summer and see what the European setlists are like.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:55:06 +0000

As much as I enjoyed going to Genesis concerts in the altes 70’s and all through the 80’s, I would have to consider the setlist before laying down mega $$$ for a ticket to the U.S shows. If the setlist is dominated by I Can’t Dance (worst single of all time) and much of invisible Touch, then what is the point of this so called reunion. On the other hand, if songs like Squonk, One For The Vine, Firth of Fifth, Cinema Show, Behind the Lines, Musical Box, and Crapet Crawlers are amongst the chosen, I am there. Would be nice to have them rehearse about 35 songs and mix it up a bit each night. They were on automatic pilot back in the 80’s. Phil even said teh same jokes every night word for word.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:52:51 +0000

Palmer – I have some questions about Madison in general. Wondering if you could contact me sometime. – TGL

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 12:10:24 +0000

yes I am a Relayer guy. I didn’t mean to post my name – but my mac had it pop up in the box. I’m not disagreeing with you by any means, in fact I am a big fan of this site and have very similar tastes and opinions. I just felt like juxtaposing these 2 albums a bit – it’s the art history major in me I guess. I don’t think Genesis could do a reunion with Gabriel anyway – what would he do during songs like “Follow you Follow me” – dance on the side of the stage? I’m just trying to be positive and enjoy looking back some great music from a horrible era of pop.

Love the site – I’ll be back -TGL

By: Palmer

Palmer — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 23:48:41 +0000

Hi Tim,
Are you from Relayer? I agree that those 2 albums are different as you indicate, but I think they’re similar enough to be lumped together here. Duke harkens back to what came before more than what was to come, IMO. It is definitely a transitional album. The band are supposed to do songs from 1973-1991 but, from what I’ve heard, the tour is likely to be very similar to the We Can’t Dance tour.

Take care

By: Tim LaRoi

Tim LaRoi — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 17:50:02 +0000

Interesting breakdown of the eras. And then there 3 and Duke were worlds apart both musically and lyrically, yet both remain my favorites from the post-Gabriel era. The metaphorical (Burning Rope) sometimes sappy (Snowman) lyrics vs. the personal struggles of Phil in what could truly be called a reality concept album (Duke) create a amazing contrast. The albums after this slowly fade in depth and scope, and the artistic growth begins to stagnate and the sounds become mainstream. I hope they highlight this great period and we can see and hear the changing of the guard in this great band once again. – TGL