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For attention of previous reviewer

T. Litt | 08/25/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Just for the previous reviewer's information, I checked my vinyl album this morning, and the label on it has a blue background with silver writing on it. Definitely not gold with black.



P.S. Addendum to review - the original vinyl was DEFINITELY blue with silver writing. I have SKL 4990, the original stereo pressing. There was also LK 4990 (much more rare), the original mono pressing - this was red with silver writing. See http://www.genesismuseum.com/vinyl/fgtr.htm for further details."

Completes mini-lp collection, but...

J. Rye | Hamilton, NJ United States | 06/29/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I won't bother to review the music on the CD as the reader is probably already familiar with Genesis's first album.I bought this CD to complete my collection of the Japanese Mini-Lp reproductions of the Genesis discography. Like the others in the series, it's in a fairly sturdy cardboard sleeve and it has what I assume to be the original LP insert. Unlike the others, it has a nice re-closable plastic sleeve to protect the OBI. Sadly, it doesn't have the original Decca label on the disc. Instead the disc label is gold with the album title printed in black, the same font style as on the cover. I've never seen an original pressing of From Genesis to Revelation, but I doubt that this is a faithful reproduction of the original release. This is an unfortunate oversight compared to the rest of the series. Get it to complete the set, but be aware."

Better Compilation of this Material Available

Harold W. Hofstad | 05/18/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"The album has lovely melodies and interesting introspective lyrics. Not quite as eccentric and idiosyncratic as subsequent albums with Gabriel. More of a gentle pop feel. You can actually hear a Bee Gees influence on Silent Sun. Some people think the orchestration detracts from the recording, but it is done very tastefully (by the well-known Arthur Greenslade) to complement the band's arrangements, and doesn't intrude when the band's own instrumental playing (which was rudimentary at this stage of their career) is at its strongest.



You would be better served by the British reissue of this recording on the Edsel label this year (March 2005). It has a second disc with extra demos, rough mixes, and rarities in addition to what is on this Japanese CD. And I believe it may cost less as well."