The Last Domino? The Hits

Well just bought this on c.d.and vinyl. And thought it was live! But its not. All studio recordings. But i am not disappointed it's still a great compilation!!!😀🤣

The majority of the 27 songs on this release will no doubt form part of the setlist on the upcoming Last Domino Tour which it would seem to be the band's final tour given Phil Collins sadly failing health. So it seems fit and fair that the occasion is somehow remembered in the form of a release of the backbone of classic live Genesis titles in studio format ahead of the obligatory Live DVD and CD post tour.Many Genesis fans myself included will argue lots of tracks have not been included but overall I think the 27 tracks chosen highlights the band's career post Peter Gabriel when they enjoyed a massive cult following throughout the globe no doubt boosted by Phil Collins huge solo career and performances. Genesis are one of those bands you either love or hate a bit like Marmite I guess but they have earned their place at the top table of British Musical Heavyweights and this current release will be regarded as a fit and proper tribute to a band that truly delivered throughout their long illustrious history.

This is pretty much all you need if you are a casual fan of Genesis. To be honest this is something you need if you are a die hard fan of Genesis too. The track listing must be based around their coming tour as it makes no sense otherwise. There is not a track from every album nor is it in chronological order. There are some strange choices (first track, Duke’s End?) There is some of the Peter Gabriel / Steve Hackett era included as well as the much more commercially successful three man line up material. More of less it all plays well together with the pop songs balancing out the longer progressive more difficult numbers. It is a big and heave item with the four discs being housed in a book like sleeve. Built to last just like the band who have been doing this now since the 1960s. Well worth having in your collection.

The media could not be loaded.  I bought this purely for commemorative purposes which I feel reflects the reasoning behind this release in the first place - all songs having been re-released, re-mixed etc. multiple times. I also decided to buy the vinyl version as I am a big fan of the format. However....Why would you:Package the records in cardboard sleeves when it is well known these scratch the surface of the recordSupply a warped record (disc 4, see video)Supply a record that does not fit over the spindle (disc 4)Create packaging that makes it very difficult to actually get the records out - specifically the 'end' outers that are bound to the outer hard coverNot include the track listings on each sleeve - as this is a 4-disc set, this would have been usefulAll well and good marketing this as audiophile (180gm vinyl) but no good if the record is not pressed correctly. This is essentially two double-albums bound into a hardback outer. It is quite cumbersome to use / access the records. As will all my vinyl, I have used polylined inner sleeves to protect the record but there is no space to put the record into the inners or outers.On a positive, the playback quality is good - no pops or crackles, the noise floor being excellent.In summary, poor design for vinyl and sub-standard quality. Oh, and no download card as advertised on the outer packaging sticker.One final rant: I often wonder what the artist would say if they knew their fans were not getting what they paid for? Also, their music is not being showcased as it deservedly should be due to quality control issues.

Although the tracks on this collection are all good songs, the majority are taken from the bands work during the 80s and 90s. For a more varied compilation of tracks that encompasses their earlier songs along with their later tracks, The Platinum collection is a much better purchase. There is also R-Kive which has a good mix of tracks plus solo songs from the band members side projects.

I was lucky enough to attend Genesis last ever concert in London at the 02 (26/03/2022) I found this album and I'm glad I bought it. I put it in my car and its all I listen to.Item arrived before date estimated, a pleasure doing business with you. Thankyou 🙂

Given PC's poor health during the Last Domino? tour it's a good job they didn't try this extensive playlist. Hopefully chosen as some of the bands favourites it's basically another greatest hits CD. One for the collector and anyone wanting to know a little about Genesis history.

A must buy for any Genesis fan . All the hits from the final farewell tour . A real collectors piece in a sturdy outer case with photographs on every sleeve from the last Genesis live tour ever .