phil collins
 

can you feel him coming in the air tonight? or is he just an easy lover?

"Hopefully I can squeeze this one out without anyone noticing"

anyone else have that fantasy of living out that scene in risky business on the train while listening to "in the air tonight"? or is that just me?

on your own there then.

I'm thinking more along the lines of American Psycho:

Patrick Bateman: "Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your asshole. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song; a personal favorite."

...I'm there.

Agreed, the Philster gets such a bad rep for albums like No Jacket Required (which given that it came out during the Miami Vice/Bonnie Tyler/Meat Loaf era, isn't THAT bad) and that he is a rather annoying cunt at the best of times. But Face Value is OK, and The earlier Genesis ones that he sang on are often excellent.

I'll get my coat.

the genesis chapter in american pyscho is very thorough.

"don't lose my number"--one of the greatest
pop songs (and videos) of the 80s

Really one of the best monologues I've heard.

haha ALL the chapters about "stuff" are thorough. I guess it's part of being a psychopath.

Huey Lewis? no thanks.

I usually skip these chapters and go straight for the torture.

You obviously haven't heard Fore!.

unfortunately, I was old enough in the 80's to have heard MOST Huey Lewis.

he gave the heart of rock n' roll a massive coronary.

Phil Collins is pathetic. He wouldn't make the first cut of American Idol.

no he would probably be a judge.

yeah, the 80s. When it was hip to be square, and the heart of rock and roll was still a-beatin'...

Ah, mammories...

How can anyone deny a man who divorced one of his wives by fax? Or did that toe-tapping duet with Philip Bailey, "Easy Lover" - 'like no other/before you know it you'll be on your knees'? Or appeared in that much-loved Brit flick "Buster"? And to top it off, his version of "Tomorrow Never Knows" far outclasses that lame Beatles effort.

Elton John approves of the Collins, and so should you.

EDIT: I forgot about his peerless cover of "You Can't Hurry Love". and that video! Three Phils for the price of one. Boo-yah!

motherfucker sang Sussudio. that terminates his mucial existance as far as I am concerned

nope.

That vindicates his musical existence.

i wanted to start a "prodigy like" band and call it "pills calling", but it's a bad idea.