Phillin' Up On Genesis with Mike and Joe

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Mike and Joe explore the recordings of the Genesis universe starting from their 1969 release right up to their 2017 releases. All members of Genesis are discussed as are their extended family members' efforts.

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  • Sep 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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031 - Catching Up

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 27:03


Mike and Joe catch up in the middle of COVID. Everyone is healthy and well.

30 - Third Times a Charm: Spectral Mornings

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 55:49


Joe and I recorded this some time ago and Bob had to work his magic on it. Than somebody forgot to upload it when he got back from dealing with issues. Apologies to all for making you wait.

29 - The Boys Meet Mr. Hackett in Philly

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 79:55


In this episode, Mike and Joe discuss their trip to Philadelphia to see Steve's show.

28 - Getting around to Trespass

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 49:12


Mike and Joe discuss the sophomore effort from Genesis. Or Mike waxes poetically about the amazing Ant.

27 - Duke: A Royal Album

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2019 83:09


Show notes coming soon at http://phillinup.com/27

26 - Abacab: Classic or Mike should Grab a Cab?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 58:56


Download here Here it is, another episode Mike has been dreading. It seems like only yesterday Joe subjected Mike to Invisible Touch, and now it is time for Abacab. Thank you Bob for another great production job! An Abacab video from the tour. Genesis on Abacab. No Reply at All Keep It Dark Dodo/Lurker live Man On The Corner Dodo/Lurker/Submarine/Naminamu Alan Hewitt's book about Steve. Buy Phil's autobiography! Here is Mike Rutherford's book. Armando Gallo's book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive. Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band. David Weigel's new book about progressive rock. Steve Hackett's website.

25 - Steve Hackett's At the Edge of Light Review: Released 2019-01-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 60:34


Thanks to Mr. Hackett's crack promotional staff, Joe and I had the opportunity to listen to the new release ahead of time, and let me tell you it is something. So sit back and enjoy. The album is released on January 25th, 2019. Before we get too deep huge, huge, huge thanks to our super producer Bob who worked into the wee hours so we could get this episode up a week+ before the release date. He is the man!!! You may buy it directly from Steve here. Here are multiple sources where you can purchase this release. Here is a short interview about the new album. The Under the Eye of the Sun video. Here is the video for Underground Railroad. An interview about writing Underground Railroad. Download here

24 - Catching Up: What's been going on and Joe sees Phil

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 44:20


23 - There Has To Be ... An Invisible Touch?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2018 38:40


Show notes!

22 - Voyage of the Acolyte

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2018 50:12


Thank you to Griegarious for producing this episode. So after a serious server crash, I am able to get an episode we recorded some time ago uploaded, many apologies. After almost a decade I have left Linux for Windows. - Mike   Show notes are here!

Mr. Hackett's Guitar Clinic

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 67:29


http://phillinup.com/021/ Thank you to Griegarious for producing this episode. Steve Hackett's site is here. Support Steve by buying his new live album Alan Hewitt's book about Steve. Armando Gallo's book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive. Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band. David Weigel's new book about progressive rock. Genesis, The Movement site.

20 - Wind & Wuthering

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 67:23


Thank you to Griegarious for producing this episode. We have a few more in the can! I will update the show notes when I return from my trip. 

Christmas Chicanery and Mayhem

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2017 66:51


Show notes page.

018 - Dave Kerzner's Static

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2017 63:52


Show notes: http://phillinup.com/018/

Mike & Joe Go Off the Rails

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2017 85:59


Not much of a show notes page. This is our longest episode ever and as you listen this will all make sense. We sincerely hope you enjoy it. If not let us know, and if so please tell us. Have a great one! http://phillinup.com/off-the-rails/

Episode 016 - We Can't Dance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2017 79:34


Show notes page. Mike and Joe discuss the We Can't Dance album. There are highs and lows and at the end we discuss the swansong of the trio. Here is the Genesis' No Admittance documentary. The Way We Walk concert film. No Son of Mine from VH1 Storytellers. The Jesus He Knows Me video. Driving the Last Spike from the Way We Walk tour. A pretty nice reedit of the Way We Walk  concert recording of Dreaming While You Sleep. On The Shoreline Heart on Fire Alan Hewitt's book about Steve. Buy Phil's autobiography! Here is Mike Rutherford's book. Armando Gallo's book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive. Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band. David Weigel's new book about progressive rock. Steve Hackett's website. Genesis, The Movement site.

Episode 014 - Face Value

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2017 71:12


Phil's first album is discussed! Gated drums appear and change the sound of the 80s. Phil interview clips about Face Value. Phil's BBC footage. Demo of Please Don't Ask. Phil's Official site Buy Phil's autobiography! Here is Mike Rutherford's book. Alan Hewitt's book about Steve. Armando Gallo's book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive. Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band. David Weigel's new book about progressive rock. Steve Hackett's website. Genesis, The Movement site.

Episode 013 - Genesis is Selling England By The Pound

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2017 81:09


Another amazing masterpiece and Mike and Joe are discussing it. Join us as we wax poetic about an English album. Selling England Interview from 2007. Selling show. Alan Hewitt's book about Steve. Buy Phil's autobiography! Here is Mike Rutherford's book. Armando Gallo's book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive. Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band. David Weigel's new book about progressive rock. Steve Hackett's website. Genesis, The Movement site.

Episode 012 - Trick of the Tail

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2017 57:54


Did Phil Collins ruin Genesis? Is Steve Hackett the greatest guitar player in the world? Why did Phil ask Bill Bruford to drum? All this and a lot more is discussed in this fine episode about an A+ album. Join Mike and Joe as we argue the merits of a great musical achievement. There are not a lot of musical interludes because we are giving you hours of links this week. Steve Hackett's solo version of Entangled. Genesis Trick of the Tail interview for re-release. 1978 interview with Phil and Mike. Wonderful footage from the Trick of the Tail tour. Robbery, Assault, and Battery video. Annie Haslam (of Renaissance) and Steve Howe have a go at Ripples. Robbery, Assault, and Battery video. Alan Hewitt's book about Steve. Buy Phil's autobiography! Here is Mike Rutherford's book. Armando Gallo's book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive. Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band. David Weigel's new book about progressive rock. Steve Hackett's website. Genesis, The Movement site.

Episode 015 - Night Siren

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2017 74:48


Our Back to School episode. So the three missing episodes will show after this one. Steve Hackett has released an album worthy of your money and time. We discuss it track by track and in the spirit of September (and as professional educators) we give Mr. Hackett his report card. SPOILER ALERT: He qualifies for Honor Roll. Listen and enjoy. The last track is from an audience recording from Butlins Minehead, Somerset, England from Sunday 29th January 2017. The person who recorded this did not leave his name in the text but I want to thank him/her. So listen for a BONUS track at the end. Show notes page. Steve Hackett's site is here. Support Steve by buying his new album. Steve discusses the Night Siren. Steve's Track by Track Part I Steve's Track by Track Part II Steve's Track by Track Part III Alan Hewitt's book about Steve. Buy Phil's autobiography! Here is Mike Rutherford's book. Armando Gallo's book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive. Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band. David Weigel's new book about progressive rock. Genesis, The Movement site.

Episode 011 - You have to Testify!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2017 50:21


Listen as Joe and Mike discuss the surprise that is Testify. We think you will be intrigued by our assessment. The Phillin' Up page. Phil's Official site Buy Phil's autobiography! Here is Mike Rutherford's book. Alan Hewitt's book about Steve. Armando Gallo's book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive. Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band. David Weigel's new book about progressive rock. Steve Hackett's website. Genesis, The Movement site.

Episode 010 - U-Catastrophe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2017 77:56


After a hiatus for work (Mike), and hanging with Mickey and Minnie (Joe) we are back with a Big Bang, talking about Simon Collins' powerful third solo album. Simon's website. Dave Kerzner's site. Buy Phil's autobiography! Here is Mike Rutherford's book. Alan Hewitt's book about Steve. Armando Gallo's book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive. Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band. David Weigel's new book about progressive rock. Steve Hackett's website.

Episode 009 - Supper's Ready

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2017 55:59


Show notes page. Mike & Joe break down Supper's Ready, section by section. An amazing song that deserves its own episode. Buy Phil's autobiography! Here is Mike Rutherford's book. Alan Hewitt's book about Steve. Armando Gallo's book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive. Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band. David Weigel's new book about progressive rock. Steve Hackett's website.

Episode 006 - Dimensionaut

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2017 60:30


Show notes page: http://phillinup.com/episode-006-dime…the-21st-century/ This week we cover a great 21st Century prog band in the Genesis universe. Simon Collins is the drummer and lead singer in Sound of Contact. Sound of Contact on Facebook. Sound of Contact's page (it does not seem to be working at the moment). Once again, go buy Phil's autobiography! Here is Mike Rutherford's book. Alan Hewitt's book about Steve. Armando Gallo's book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive. Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band. David Weigel's new book about progressive rock. Steve Hackett's website.

Episode 008 - Foxtrot

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2017 55:55


Show notes page. Mike and Joe discuss the masterpiece Foxtrot, but save Supper's Ready for its own episode (next week). Buy Phil's autobiography! Here is Mike Rutherford's book. Alan Hewitt's book about Steve. Armando Gallo's book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive. Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band. David Weigel's new book about progressive rock. Steve Hackett's website.

Episode 007 - No Jacket Required

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2017 45:05


Show notes: http://phillinup.com/episode-007-no-jacket-required-where-pop-prog-divide/ Joe defends one of the top selling albums of all time in this episode. Go buy Phil's autobiography! Here is Mike Rutherford's book. Alan Hewitt's book about Steve. Armando Gallo's book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive. Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band. David Weigel's new book about progressive rock. Steve Hackett's website.

005 - Hello, I Must Be Going

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2017 47:57


Show notes: http://phillinup.com/005-sophomore-album-hello-i-must-be-going/

Episode 004 - Nursery Cryme

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2017 54:06


Mike and Joe wax on eloquently about the excellence that is Nursery Cryme. Show Notes Page: http://phillinup.com/episode-004-nursery-cryme-croquet-invasive-species-greek-tragedy-and-a-happy-man/  

Father's Day Special: Genesis Style

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2017 30:37


The top 5 songs as picked by Mike and Joe about fatherhood. The only requirement is that they come from the Genesis universe. What are yours? The show notes page: http://phillinup.com/episode-003-fathers-day-special/

Genesis (Shapes)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 47:16


In episode two we cover the album that placed Genesis in the public eye. Show notes page: http://phillinup.com/episode-002-mike…m-genesis-shapes/

Introduction to Phillin' Up On Genesis

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 13:13


This is our introductory episode. It explains the reasons why we started this podcast, our hopes for it and where it is going. Finally, what are our qualifications? The show notes page. http://phillinup.com/episode-001-our-introductory-podcast/

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