For Absent Friends (track)
by Genesis
Year: 1971
From the album Nursery Cryme (track #2)
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For Absent Friends appears on the following album(s) by Genesis:
- Nursery Cryme (track #2) (this album) (1971)
- 1970-1975 (Box Set) (track #8) (compilation) (2008)
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| ! | 06/15/2026 17:26 |  DommeDamian | 76,113 | 51/100 |
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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 | #219256
Such a beautiful song that is so short, amazing!
M42K0 02/16/2016 07:46 | #159896
Probably the best song under 2 minutes I've heard in my life.
neilgee 09/26/2015 13:56 | #150506
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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