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Genesis: Phil Collins (vocals, drums, programming); Mike Rutherford (guitar, bass, background vocals); Tony Banks (12-string guitar, keyboards, background vocals).
Recorded at Polar Studios, Sweden.
Digitally remastered by Nick Davis, Geoff Callingham & Chris Blair.
Genesis: Mike Rutherford (bass guitar); Phil Collins, Tony Banks.
Personnel: Tony Banks (vocals, 12-string guitar, keyboards, background vocals); Phil Collins (vocals, drums, drum machine, percussion); David Hentschel (vocals, background vocals); Mike Rutherford (guitar, background vocals).
Recording information: Polar Studios, Stockholm, Sweden.
If And Then There Were Three suggested that Genesis were moving toward pop, Duke is where they leaped into the fray. Not that it was exactly a head-first leap: the band may have peppered the album with pop songs, but there was still a heavy dose of prog, as the concluding "Duke" suite made clear. This is modernist art rock, quite dissimilar to the fragile, delicate Selling England by the Pound, and sometimes the precision of the attack can be a little bombastic. Nevertheless, this is a major leap forward in distinguishing the sound of Genesis, the band, and along with a new signature sound come pop songs, particularly in the guise of "Misunderstanding" and "Turn It on Again." The first is a light, nearly soulful, heartache song, the latter is a thunderous arena rocker, and both showcase the new version of Genesis at its absolute best. The rest of the record comes close to matching them. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Genesis still have a credibility problem which at present just trails the present standing of ex-drummer/vocalist Philip Collins. Duke was the record that shed their 'heavy prog' image and found them beginning to loosen up. Collins had grown in confidence following Peter Gabriel's departure and the band immediately became much tighter musically. In addition to the hit singles "Duchess," the buoyant "Turn It On Again" and realism of a situation in "Misunderstanding," there is the painful honesty of "Please Don't Ask." There have been many bigger Genesis albums, but none have anywhere near as much heart.CMJ (1/5/04, p.6) - Ranked #9 in CMJ's "Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1980".
Mojo (Publisher) (3/01, p.82) - "...The band's first UK Number 1 also marked their first use of a drum machine - the end of their 'classic' period for hardcore fans. Inspired by Collins' love of soul, 'Turn It On Again' has the band exploring funkier fields..." Duke Music | Category | Rock Albums, Rock/Pop CDs, Progressive | | Label | Atco | | Orig Year | 1980 | | All Time Sales Rank |  2730  | | CD Universe Part number | 1097473 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Nov 29, 1994 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | David Hentschel; Genesis | | Engineer | David Hentschel | | Recording Time | 55 minutes | | Additional Info | Remastered; Reissued |
Genesis Duke Songs | 1. | Behind the Lines |
| 2. | Duchess |
| 3. | Guide Vocal |
| 4. | Man of Our Times |
| 5. | Misunderstanding |
| 6. | Heathaze |
| 7. | Turn It on Again |
| 8. | Alone Tonight |
| 9. | Cul-de-Sac |
| 10. | Please Don't Ask |
| 11. | Duke's Travels |
| 12. | Duke's End |
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Duke Music Review Average Rating: (3.9 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Smallcreep's Day, a better choice
Genesis became a huge disgrace when Steve Hackett and Peter Gabriel quit the band. However Mike Rutherford and original Genesis guitarist and writter, Anthony Phillips put out an awesome solo album called Smallcreep's Day in 1980. It is far better than this mess! When Tony Banks put out "A Curious Feeling", Phil Collins did Brand X "Product"(the song "Wal To Wal" is identical to the crap on the cd) in 1979, and Mike Rutherford put out Smallcreep's Day in 1980, Genesis was a done deal. GENESIS WAS OFFICIALLY BROKE UP IN 1979. When the leftover trio reformed in 1980 to put together Duke, the once great band formerly known as Genesis was no more. No new members, crappy live players, and the letting in of Phil's writting was a big mistake. A name means nothing without the music to back it, no matter who owns the name "Genesis". This is not a so called "Genesis" effort.
Submitted by Wakeu P. Andsmellthecoffee (Stoopid Morons, CA)
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The beginning of the end for Genesis
This was the first total sell-out album by Genesis. Get the earlier albums. They are much better. This is "pop". The old albums were "music".
Submitted by a reviewer (Foothill Ranch, CA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 4 of 5 found this helpful. This is not the band Genesis
I feel sorry for the Genesis fans that had to endure the fiasco of the leftover trio. What you have here is a ripoff.
Submitted by knowles (halifax RI)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 5 of 7 found this helpful. Not on Par
To be fair there's not that much of the Phil Collins fronted Genesis to like, apart from Trick of the Tail and Wind & Wuthering. And Then There Were Three has a couple of reasonable songs on it, but after that Genesis basically became a vehicle for Phil Collins to cash in on his solo success, sort of an extra source of income really, and as a result the music suffered badly. Some 70's rock bands like Yes, or Blue Oyster Cult faired a little better during the 80's, but only just. Genesis on the other hand really went to the Cash-In Bin real quick.
As for the Duke album, well it was one in a series of albums best forgotten.
Submitted by Al. (Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 4 of 6 found this helpful. Genesis is now a boring and slow band...
What's going on with Genesis?? if you want to get bored hear this album, well, this album is better than the trio's intro "...And Then There Were Three", but is still a piece of crap, no funny songs, no faster, the only song I like is "Turn It On Again", don't buy this album, is a waste of money and funny time.
Submitted by joseigna13n (Los Angeles, Chile)
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