Genesis – A Trick of the Tail
Released in 1976, A Trick of the Tail marked a pivotal moment for Genesis. It was the first album after Peter Gabriel’s departure and introduced Phil Collins as lead vocalist, proving the band could evolve without losing their identity. The result is one of the strongest and most cohesive albums in their catalogue.
Blending progressive ambition with tighter songwriting, the album balances theatrical storytelling (“Robbery, Assault & Battery”), lush romanticism (“Ripples…”), and darker, heavier moments (“Dance on a Volcano”). It captures Genesis at a creative crossroads—still richly progressive, yet edging toward the more accessible sound that would define their late-70s and 80s success.
A highly regarded title among prog collectors and one of the essential Genesis LPs.
Track Listing
Side One
Dance on a Volcano
Entangled
Squonk
Mad Man Moon
Side Two
Robbery, Assault & Battery
Ripples…
A Trick of the Tail
Los Endos
