February 9 & 10 - Overshadowed

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After Peter Gabriel departed Genesis in 1975, the band was left at a crossroads with a top album and an absent bandleader. Rather than let the band slip into obscurity, Phil Collins stepped up to the mic and helped provide one of the band's best albums in Trick of the Tail ('76). Don't take it that Phil was the only member to take on load. Everyone had to pull together and carry the load. they did so admirably, releasing one of the best Genesis albums in overall tone and individuality of the songs.

Genesis - Trick of the Tail (@ Allmusic.com)

Every band has a sleeper album that's overlooked in favor of the obvious greats. Hemispheres ('78) is just that album for Rush, providing a twisting storyline and enough great music to choke an avid prog fan. Not only do you get the 20+ minute Hemispheres opus, but the album also contains The Trees and La Villa Strangiato that Rush still play in concert today.

Rush - Hemispheres (@ Allmusic.com)

Also recorded in 1978 but left unreleased until 2002 was Michael Giles' solo album Progress. Blending the rhythmic feel of the railways with the same melodic feel from McDonald & Giles makes this a stellar album. I can't help but compare this to Kraftwerk. Maybe I just get the feel of Trans-Europe Espress in there somewhere.

Michael Giles - Progress (@ Voiceprint.co.uk)

Moving closer to a more traditional song structure than their first album, Faust's So Far ('72) still provides a very loose, experimental experience. This is one screwed up album. I like it."

Faust - Faust So Far (@ Allmusic.com)