'And then there were three' is sometimes referred to as the forgotten album, which is a shame since there is much to recommend it. From a historical perspective, this is the first album without Steve Hackett and his absence is deeply felt. The album feels insecure in its musical direction and as a result tends to lean towards the safer commercial feel that typifies more recent offerings from the band. That is not to say that this is a bad album, Undertow, Say it's alright Joe still have much to offer even 30 years later and the wonderful, evergreen 'Follow you, Follow me' still produces a warm glow in your heart every time you hear it. The album is supported by a sterling performance from Tony Banks whilst Mike Rutherford comes to terms with his new role as lead guitarist (he has it sorted for Duke), but Phil Collins emerges strongest of the three, for the first time taking the major role in the 'New' Genesis sound.

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'And then there were three' is sometimes referred to as the forgotten album, which is a shame since there is much to recommend it. From a historical perspective, this is the first album without Steve Hackett and his absence is deeply felt. The album feels insecure in its musical direction and as a result tends to lean towards the safer commercial feel that typifies more recent offerings from the band. That is not to say that this is a bad album, Undertow, Say it's alright Joe still have much to offer even 30 years later and the wonderful, evergreen 'Follow you, Follow me' still produces a warm glow in your heart every time you hear it. The album is supported by a sterling performance from Tony Banks whilst Mike Rutherford comes to terms with his new role as lead guitarist (he has it sorted for Duke), but Phil Collins emerges strongest of the three, for the first time taking the major role in the 'New' Genesis sound.

So what of the re-worked album, due to the excellent original Dave Hentschel production this piece was always a great album for the Hi-Fi buff and it has just got better, but the whole point of this new edition is for the die-hard fan who wants yet another glimpse of the Genesis history. The 'Three dates with Genesis' documentary is wonderful!! It is painfully naive and charming at the same time. It gives a rare insight to touring in the 70's, probably the first documentary of its kind, so is not to be missed. The interviews once again pull no punches and are extremely candid. This is something short of a masterpiece musically, but for the true Genesis fan it is a 'must have' for any collection.