The Tabletop dives right into the mouth of the nightwhale to review Steve Hackett’s 30th solo release, a semi-autobiographical concept album that many fans are calling his best work in years.Bởi Tabletop Genesis

The “decade of Phil Collins” came to a close with the 1989 release of his fourth studio album, …But Seriously. The Tabletop tackles the more serious side of Phil, joined by Stacy Godfrey of the “No Words Music” podcast.Bởi Tabletop Genesis

After an entire year of individual track reveals (and 21 years), Peter Gabriel’s i/o was finally released in December 2023. Was the song-a-month release strategy a satisfying experiment, or did it make the ultimate album release a bit anticlimactic? The Tabletop and returning guest David Priess offer their takes.…

The Tabletop discusses Peter Gabriel’s 12th and final Full Moon release of the year, “Live and Let Live,” and debates whether or not the character on the single’s artwork resembles a slubberdegullion on squeaky feet.Bởi Tabletop Genesis

The Tabletop discusses Peter Gabriel’s love letter to his late mother, “And Still,” and reviews Steve Hackett’s recent tour celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Foxtrot.Bởi Tabletop Genesis

After 10 months of Full Moon releases, the Tabletop finally got to see Peter Gabriel perform these new tracks (as well as a few classics and two yet-to-be-released songs) on his i/o tour. Hear their review!Bởi Tabletop Genesis

The Tabletop discusses Peter Gabriel’s ninth Full Moon release, “This Is Home,” and then dives into the world of Genesis memorabilia, inspired by the new book, The Genesis Museum Collectors Exhibit.Bởi Tabletop Genesis

The Tabletop discusses Peter Gabriel’s new/old track, “Love Can Heal.” Although it is his most recent Full Moon release, the haunting song was played live on his 2016 tour with Sting. Hear what the Tabletop thinks of the track, and the story behind Peter’s special dedication.Bởi Tabletop Genesis

For the first of two August full moons, Peter Gabriel has released the most upbeat track from i/o (if not of all his work), “Olive Tree.” The Tabletop barks up that tree with their review, and discusses the recently revealed track list for the upcoming album.Bởi Tabletop Genesis

Peter Gabriel describes his seventh Full Moon release, “So Much,” as a track that has been called his best by some, while others do not like it at all. The Tabletop shares their view, and then listens to the “Phil Collins” version of “Not About Us.”Bởi Tabletop Genesis

Tabletoppers Mike & Tom are guests on the YouTube channel “Everything Phil Collins!” hosted by Scott Orr. The trio nerds out over everything from the history of Tabletop Genesis to favorite album openers to Peter’s latest releases.Bởi Tabletop Genesis

Will Peter Gabriel’s sixth Full Moon release, “Road to Joy,” finally satisfy the Tabletoppers’ need for a fun, funky track? Plus, they discuss two early ’70s Genesis performances that have long been available in low quality versions, but were recently uploaded by The Midnight Special in pristine quality.…

The Tabletop discusses “Four Kinds of Horses,” the fifth Full Moon release, and the last one before Peter Gabriel’s long-awaited i/o tour begins on May 18!Bởi Tabletop Genesis

The Tabletop discusses the title track from Peter Gabriel’s upcoming album i/o, and weighs in on Ghost’s cover of “Jesus He Knows Me.”Bởi Tabletop Genesis

Peter Gabriel’s third Full Moon release from i/o, “Playing for Time,” features the piano prominently, so the Tabletop enlists Genesis Piano Project’s Adam Kromelow to help them break it down.Bởi Tabletop Genesis

Why, no one could EVER talk for two hours about Mike Rutherford’s second solo album, “Acting Very Strange,” could they? To that, the Tabletop says, “Hold our beers, Maxine!” Simon Godfrey (Tribe of Names) and Rutherford aficionado Katherine Stratton join Mike and Tom for a lively discussion about this infamous record.…

“The Court” is in session as the Tabletop gives its verdict on Peter Gabriel’s latest Full Moon release. Plus, they play “Point/Counterpoint” on the topic of remixes.Bởi Tabletop Genesis

The Tabletop discusses Phil Collins’ second solo album; all the anger, heartache, and even a bit of creepiness, that is 1982’s “Hello, I Must Be Going!”Bởi Tabletop Genesis

The Tabletop begins 2023 with a review of Peter Gabriel’s new track, “Panopticom,” from his upcoming album i/o, and gives a preview of what topics they’ll be covering this year.Bởi Tabletop Genesis

There’s plenty of “dancing on the tabletop” as we discuss Peter Gabriel’s fourth solo album. Adam Kromelow from the Genesis Piano Project brings his musical expertise (aka, nerdiness) to help breakdown the genius of these eight tracks, which turn–SHOCK!–40 years old this year!Bởi Tabletop Genesis

When Tabletoppers Mike and Tom were guests on Al Melchior’s “You, Me, and an Album” podcast, they discussed the highs and (swing) lows of Phil Collins’ 2002 release, “Testify.” What did they think? Don’t get them started!Bởi Tabletop Genesis

It’s been a long, long time … seven years and fifty episodes, to be exact! The Tabletop celebrates by turning over the show to you, the listener! You asked, we’ve done our best to answer!Bởi Tabletop Genesis

Journalist Jelisa Castrodale joins the Tabletop for a fun discussion about her recent Genesis pieces for VICE, the band’s imminent final shows, and Tony Banks’ ubiquitous 1991 sweatshirt!Bởi Tabletop Genesis

The Tabletop reflects on what most likely were the last Genesis shows ever on American soil (the soil, the soil, the soil!). Former Tabletoppers Stacy and Simon Godfrey join the discussion to share their thoughts on the concert, the state of the band, the stage setup, setlist favorites, and more.Bởi Tabletop Genesis

The fights! The jealousy! The rivalries! The Reelz Channel turned up the drama to 11 in their recent entertaining special, “Breaking the Band: Genesis.” Former Tabletopper Stacy Godfrey shares her experience being a “talking head” for the program, and we hear behind-the-scenes tales from director Samuel Bates.…