For Absent Friends (track) by Genesis
Year: 1971
From the album Nursery Cryme (track #2)
For Absent Friends appears on the following album(s) by Genesis:
- Nursery Cryme (track #2) (this album) (1971)
- 1970-1975 (track #8) (compilation) (2008)
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Track ratings | Avg. track rating |
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85/100  | 01/24/2024 14:39 |  doombringer | | 77/100 |
75/100 | 11/20/2023 12:45 |  Fischman | | 73/100 |
80/100 | 04/29/2023 22:03 | alexandermause | | 83/100 |
90/100 | 04/23/2023 06:20 | RoamingDinosaur | | 90/100 |
70/100 | 02/16/2023 18:40 | RVRO | | 82/100 |
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A nice little piece of quiet before the storm.
It leaves its mark despite being so short. Very touching.
A pretty little tune, notable for being Phil Collins' first lead vocal on a Genesis song. It's sweet and nostalgic, but it's a little too simple and subdued to stand up with the heavy prog-rock hitters on this album. Still well worth a listen though.
Grouse 08/05/2018 12:39
Such a beautiful song that is so short, amazing!
M42K0 02/16/2016 07:46
Probably the best song under 2 minutes I've heard in my life.
neilgee 09/26/2015 13:56
A rare foray onto lead vocals for Phil Collins in those days, but it's Steve Hackett's 12 string guitar that makes this track enjoyable.
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