Trespass (album)

Trespass (1970) is the second studio album released by Genesis. While the band's lineup was nearly identical to that of their previous album, From Genesis to Revelation, Trespass had a folk-flavoured progressive rock sound that was a marked departure from their earlier work, and foreshadowed the path the band would follow through the 1970s.

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1970 - Genesis - Progressive rock

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The compositions were generally much longer and complex than before, featuring several different musical sections. The sound evokes a kind of 'pastoral English idyll' espoused by numerous progressive rock bands of the time. To this end, much use is made of multi-tracked 12-string acoustic guitars, blended with folky vocal harmonies, flute, acoustic piano, and gentle keyboard pads on Hammond organ and mellotron. The drum playing is generally fairly soft, which actually complements the atmosphere, although the band were unhappy with Mayhew's skills and replaced him shortly afterwards.

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Hammond organ - Mellotron

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Despite its generally muted, pastoral, folky feel, the album is not without dynamic moments. Gabriel's vocals are soulful and angst-ridden throughout, particularly at the climax of Stagnation, which also includes a prominent Hammond organ solo from Banks. Closing track The Knife is a more agressive number, featuring some biting lyrics from Gabriel, Rutherford playing fuzz bass, and a section where peaceful protestors are massacred! The song became a live favourite and appeared on Genesis' 1973 live compilation entitled Genesis Live.

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1973 - Genesis Live

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