Genesis - LA Complete (The Full 1986 Broadcast) (2022)
MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 340 MB
2:27:42 | Prog Rock | Label: Wickerman
Genesis had just released what was to become their best-selling album, Invisible Touch, a few months prior to this remarkable concert was performed at the Forum, in Los Angeles, on October 15th 1986. Having moved into a more pop-oriented direction in the early '80s, Genesis was now attracting even more new fans, particularly MTV viewers who enjoyed their sometimes a little silly, but often inventive videos. At the same time, they held onto a loyal fan base that stretched back to their days as an art rock band. • Riding this momentum, Genesis played five consecutive nights at the Forum in October of ‘86. This excellent recording was made on Wednesday, the third night of the run. There's a little tension early in the show when lead singer Phil Collins tells the crowd they'll be playing some new songs. Some members of the audience boo, though some applaud. Phil then says they may play a few old tunes as well, and the audience roars. This little dialogue tellingly reflects the conflict between the fans of the new poppier style, and those who preferred the older, more progressive rock sound. Both fan groups were there in full force at this show. • The band had an incredibly complex, colourful, and dynamic light show, featuring the most Vari-lites ever used in a lighting rig. Vari-lites are small lights that can change direction and colour very quickly, and Genesis was the first band to use them in 1981.