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Originally Posted by Kodos
I love Phil Collins. Genesis became much better when Peter Gabriel left. Phil does do fun songs, but they usually have a strange twist on them. "Keep It Dark" and "Domino: Part I and II" come to mind. Plus, "I Can't Dance" was certainly fun. In general, I think Phil had fun making fun of himself.
I do think Phil is at his best musically when he's mad.
I'm sure most people disagree with my "Genesis got better when Peter Gabriel left" comment. But then I also preferred Van Halen with Sammy as the singer, so I'm not afraid to take unpopular stands musically. Heck, Def Leppard has been my favorite band since 1983, so I've learned to take the crap I'm given for my musical tastes in stride.
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I think I would agree on Phil Collins Genesis, but Phil Collins solo can be maudlin stuff (except for maybe Billie Don't Lose my Number).
I may be wrong on this but Domino: Part I and II seem to be about the world ending. That being said "The Brazilian" is a kick ass instrumental at the end of "Invisible Touch".
While "I Can't Dance" was a nice way of poking fun at commercialism, "No Son of Mine", "Driving the Last Spike", "Dreaming While You Sleep" are pretty downer stuff on that album.
I feel like I'm channeling Patrick Bateman.