After The Ordeal (track)
by Genesis
Year: 1973
From the album Selling England By The Pound (track #6)
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After The Ordeal appears on the following album(s) by Genesis:
- Selling England By The Pound (track #6) (this album) (1973)
- 1970-1975 (Box Set) (track #25) (compilation) (2008)
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A really nice instrumental to calm down from the zaniness of the prior track. It definitely has a sort of medieval feel to it, especially in the first half with Hackett's 12-string and Banks' piano. The best is in the second half when Hackett breaks out the electric, alongside a tinge of Gabriel flute. Probably the weakest track on Selling England, but perhaps that's expected from a subdued instrumental.
In this song the instruments of Banks and Hacket keep each other in balance. Unlike "Moonlit Knight", Hacket unfortunately does not sound particularly inspired. Also the title "After the Ordeal" is anything but exciting.
AAL2014 TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/28/2016 03:19 | #170044
Often I forget about this song when talking about the album, but when I listen to it, it's instrumentally a highlight on the album and a shining moment for Steve Hackett.
Beautiful instrumental song, with a sweet Hackett's solo on the second half of the track. It is a good warm up for the awesome Cinema Show.
Great instrumental. The calm of the storm of the Epping Forest. I agree the second half is better than the first.
