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- Posted: 08/19/2013 14:12
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Ok, so you guys made me listen through the entire second half again so I could give a proper answer, and you're right, it's not that bad. There are fantastic moments and even entire songs, but all in all it's such a disappointment in comparison to the first part. I always stop after the last little arpeggio on Chamber Of 32 Doors has died out, because I know continuing to listen would ruin the experience for me. If that's not the case for you, that's fine by me.
Anyway:
Lilywhite Lilith- good, but never develops into something really interesting
The Waiting Room- random noise, around the 3 min mark it becomes listenable, but pretty boring
Anyway- yeah, good song
Supernatural Anaesthetist- it's... alright. Couple of nice modulations but again doesn't really go anywhere
Lamia- Masterpiece of the finest Genesis-quality
Silent Sorrow In Empty Boats- TB plays around with the Mellotron a bit
Colony of Slippermen: The Arrival/A Visit To The Doktor/The Raven- setting aside the first 2 minutes of noodling (that probably was the perfect accompaniament to the entrance of The Slipperman in the stage show so fair enough) it is a pretty great song.
Ravine- wouldn't call it a song
The Light Dies Down On Broadway- The Lamb Lies Down and The Lamia separately>>> mixing the two in a slowed down version.
Riding The Scree- Sounds like something off the coming couple of albums, so I quite like it, but it's not worthy of comparison to the peak of creative genius that is the first half of TLLDOB.
In The Rapids- PG's expressive vocals make it enjoyable, but the actual song is pretty bland, especially by Genesis' standards.
It- very good song, yes. Also sounds like something you would hear on Trick Of The Tail or W&W. Chamber Of 32 Doors is a much much more appropriate ending to an album though (musically, I mean). It just leaves me in awe.
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p.s. I like your Tony Banks avatar. |
Didn't think anybody would notice!
| Mother Nature's Son wrote: | | I'm not following you. You're not suggesting that you dislike the second half of your favourite album of all time, are you? |
I have no problem with an album having filler if it's nicely tucked away on a separate disc. Hand on heart, how often do you listen to the third disc of All Things Must Pass?
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- Posted: 08/19/2013 15:15
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| gussteivi wrote: | | I have no problem with an album having filler if it's nicely tucked away on a separate disc. Hand on heart, how often do you listen to the third disc of All Things Must Pass? |
Okay, that's a great example on one hand. You're right, I stopped listening to it after a few times when I was convinced that it was full of absolutely nothing. On the other hand, it's a bit unfair comparison, I think. The second part of TLLDOB is at least something else than just a couple of guys playing purely for their own enjoyment. I'd understand if you think the second part is weaker, but haven't noticed a drop in quality so big myself. Have probably only listened to the album 4 times, so my opinion could be more fully developed. 
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- Posted: 08/19/2013 19:58
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| TracyJacks wrote: | Why you are not satisfied enough with part 2? Which songs do you think should be avoided?
p.s. I like your Tony Banks avatar. |
I like your Tony Banks avatar. Thank God, it's Tony Banks! I was afraid that it was Ted Bundy 
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