Genesis - Duke (180 Gram Vinyl)

Genesis

Duke [180 Gram]

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  • Reissue
  • Remastered
  • 180 Gram

Genesis released Duke in 1980, marking a decisive shift toward accessible pop-rock songwriting while retaining the compositional ambition that defined the band's progressive era. With Phil Collins now firmly established as drummer and vocalist following Peter Gabriel's departure, the album captures Genesis navigating a new commercial landscape without sacrificing structural sophistication. Duke stands as a pivot point in their catalog—less theatrical than their early 1970s work, more calculated in its hooks, yet densely arranged and thematically coherent.

The album unfolds as a suite exploring relationships and social observation. "Behind the Lines" sets the tone with propulsive rhythm and layered synthesizers, while "Duchess" and "Guide Vocal" showcase the band's gift for narrative detail and harmonic depth. "Misunderstanding" became the album's signature moment—a crystalline pop-rock statement that proved Genesis could command mainstream attention without compromise. Elsewhere, "Man of Our Times" and "Heathaze" demonstrate the group's remaining appetite for extended arrangements and textural development. The record's production is immaculate and controlled, prioritizing clarity while maintaining the atmospheric density listeners expected from the band.

This reissue restores Duke to vinyl with full remastering, capturing the original's meticulous engineering in a format that rewards the album's intricate layering. The package arrives on 180-gram vinyl with a white paper inner sleeve and includes an insert with original artwork and liner notes. For collectors and newcomers alike, this pressing honors the album's place as a statement of purpose from one of rock's most adaptable ensembles.


Title: Duke
Artist: Genesis
Label: Craft Recordings
Style: Rock, Pop Rock, Prog Rock
Product Type: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram
Country: Worldwide
Release Year: 2024
Barcode: 081227955335

Tracklist:

A1. Behind The Lines (5:31)
A2. Duchess (6:40)
A3. Guide Vocal (1:18)
A4. Man Of Our Times (5:35)
A5. Misunderstanding (3:11)
A6. Heathaze (5:00)
B1. Turn It On Again (3:50)
B2. Alone Tonight (3:54)
B3. Cul-De-Sac (5:02)
B4. Please Don't Ask (4:00)
B5. Duke's Travels (8:41)
B6. Duke's End (2:04)

Factory sealed vinyl records are shipped exactly as received from distributors and are not opened prior to shipment. Because of this, seam splits or minor jacket wear may occasionally occur during transit.