Description
Genesis – Wind & Wuthering (Audio CD Album)
Product Information
- UPC: 724383988624
- Label: Charisma – 9124 003
- Product Type: Audio CD Album (Reissue, Definitive Edition Remaster)
- Country: Netherlands
- Released: 1976
- Genre: Rock
- Style: Prog Rock
Overview
"Wind & Wuthering" is a quintessential progressive rock masterpiece by Genesis, originally released in 1976. This definitive edition remaster brings enhanced clarity and depth to the album’s intricate compositions, showcasing the band's innovative blend of complex musical arrangements and evocative lyrics. Hailing from the Netherlands, this reissue is celebrated for its superb remastering, elegant packaging with a color printed inner sleeve featuring lyrics and credits, and its timeless appeal to prog rock enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Product Features
Format & Specifications
- Media: Audio CD Album
- Edition: Definitive Edition Remaster reissue
- Packaging: Includes a color printed inner sleeve with full lyrics and detailed credits, housed in a jewel case with original design elements by Colin Elgie and Hipgnosis.
- Audio Quality: Professionally remastered from the original recordings, capturing the rich, dynamic sound of Genesis.
Key Benefits
- Timeless Prog Rock: Relive the epic soundscapes and intricate musicianship that defined Genesis in the mid-70s.
- Enhanced Listening Experience: The remastering process brings out subtle details and deep textures, offering a fresh take on a classic album.
- Collector’s Edition: An essential addition for fans of progressive rock and collectors of reissued, remastered vinyl-to-CD transfers.
Interesting Facts
- Innovative Production: Recorded at Relight Studios in Hilvarenbeek, Holland and remixed at Trident Studios in London, the album features groundbreaking production techniques for its time.
- Musical Contributions:Artistic Presentation: The cover artwork, a striking painting by Betty Swanwick on the original LP, is faithfully reproduced in this reissue with updated design by Hipgnosis and Colin Elgie.
- Mike Rutherford: Bass (4, 6, 8-string), Electric & 12-string Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizer (Bass Pedal)
- Steve Hackett: Electric, Nylon Classical, and 12-string Guitar, Kalimba, Autoharp
- Tony Banks: Piano, Various Synthesizers, Hammond Organ, Mellotron
- Phil Collins: Vocals, Drums, Cymbals, Percussion
- Historical Impact: "Wind & Wuthering" remains a cornerstone of prog rock, known for its evocative title track "Eleventh Earl Of Mar" and epic compositions that continue to influence generations of musicians.
Track Listing
- Eleventh Earl Of Mar – 8:02
- One For The Vine – 4:07
- Your Own Special Way – 9:38
- Wot Gorilla? – 3:10
- All In A Mouse's Night – 11:44
- Blood On The Rooftops – 4:13
- 'Unquiet Slumbers For The Sleepers / ... In That Quiet Earth' – 12:38
- Afterglow – (Duration not specified)
Publishers & Credits
- Recorded At: Relight Studios, Hilvarenbeek, Holland
- Remixed At: Trident Studios, London
- Engineers:
- Assistant Engineer at Relight Studios: Pierre Geoffroy Chateau
- Assistant Engineer at Trident Studios: Nick Bradford
- Performers: Produced By: Genesis, John Burns
- Phil Collins: Vocals, Drums, Cymbals, Percussion
- Steve Hackett: Electric, Nylon Classical, 12 String Guitar, Kalimba, Autoharp
- Tony Banks: Piano, Synthesizers, Hammond Organ, Mellotron
- Mike Rutherford: Bass (4, 6, 8 String), Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizer (Bass Pedal)
- Engineered By: David Hentschel
- Cover Design & Sleeve: Colin Elgie, Hipgnosis
- Published By: Fuse Music (2)
- Copyright: © Virgin Records Ltd. (1977 editions) and © Charisma; The recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd.
- Manufacturing: Printed in The Netherlands; additional details include UK: CDSCDX 4005, LC 30981:082
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