Genesis - Three Sides Live [Definitive Edition Remaster] (1982)

Review by Rollie Anderson @ Amazon.com:

How was Genesis able to fill huge arenas and concert halls across the world in the 70s without the benefit of a hit single? It's because they were awesome in person and this collection is proof positive. They weren't content to just attempt to reproduce their album cuts, they wanted to improve them and let them grow on their own volition. The fact that most of the songs featured two of the best rock drummers in the world (Phil with Bill or Chester) made them instantly different from the recorded versions. I still consider Seconds Out a fine live record but this one is just as good, if not more dynamic with the remastering job. Turn it on, Abacab, Follow You and Misunderstanding got lots of airplay but in concert the band took them to new heights. Abacab sizzles with the two drummers kicking butt throughout. Dodo is like a whole different song. But the In the Cage mdeley is beyond belief. It transcends even Suppers Ready on Seconds Out. I've been listening to it since it came out on vinyl in 82 and it still sends chills up my spine. And Phil's emotional vocal on Afterflow justifies its repeat from that same album. The inclusion of the songs with Bill Bruford on drums make this a true must-have for any Genesis fan. The songs were their creations even though PG had departed and they were still very proud to perform them for their audience and the raw enthusiasm comes charging right through the speakers on every cut. I know there were studio songs on the original US version but they pale in comparison to these live gems. Get this before it's gone as it may be one of the most overlooked collections in the entire history of the band.



Tracklisting:
Disc 1(44:27):
1. Turn It On Again (5:16)
2. Dodo / Lurker (7:19)
3. Abacab (8:47)
4. Behind The Lines (5:26)
5. Duchess (6:38)
6. Me And Sarah Jane (6:03)
7. Follow You, Follow Me (4:59)

Disc 2 (48:15):
1. Misunderstanding (4:06)
2. In the Cage (Medley - Cinema Show / Slippermen) (11:52)
3. Afterglow (5:13)
4. One For The Vine (5:04)
5. Fountain Of Salmacis (6:00)
6. It / Watcher Of The Skies (15:59)

Total Time: 92:42

** NOTE: On the 1994 Remaster, they seemed to have messed up the tracklisting a little bit. On disc 2, tracks 4 and 5 are really "One For The Vine" split into 2 cuts, and Fountain Of Salmacis is lumped into the last track along with "It / Watcher Of The Skies", hence the very long playing time.

TAU of CD2:


Line-Up:
- Tony Banks / keyboards, backing vocals
- Bill Bruford / drums and percussion (13)
- Phil Collins / drums and percussion, lead vocals
- Steve Hackett / lead guitar (13)
- Mike Rutherford / lead guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals
- Daryl Stuermer / lead guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals
- Chester Thompson / drums & percussion