Talk:Wind & Wuthering

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[edit] Finest? Worst?

I removed the "generally considered as band's finest", as this is, on the opposite, generally considered one of the 1970s worst (though in m opinion good anyway...). Attilios. [12:33, 6 December 2005]

From the opinions I've seen of Genesis fans online, it is probably less accurate to say that W&W is generally considered one of the 70s worst Genesis albums than to say it is considered one of Genesis' finest. But probably neither claim belongs in these Genesis album articles. There's no consensus. [04:58, 15 August 2006 70.244.104.64]

[edit] One for the Vine chorus

Regarding this claim in the article, "...in the song 'One For The Vine,' the heavily-chorused, treble-heavy effect used with wild abandon in the 1980s upon Collins's voice makes its debut on the chorus": My question is, which part of One For The Vine is the chorus?? I don't think that song has a chorus. [04:58, 15 August 2006 70.244.104.64]

[edit] Opinion

I feel that this article is too opinionated, and sounds like a review of the album by a fan. I disagree that Wot Gorilla? is a weak spot on the album. To me, it shows Tony Banks' musical genius and control of the keyboard. I also object to the observation that Phil's vocals are usually hard to discern. I do admit that the Eleventh Earl of Mar lyrics are hard to discern because of the reverb and how low the vocals are mixed. Every other song sounds fine to me, and I can tell what Phil is saying.

I agree, it's more like a poncy music magazine article than an encyclopedia entry. Auximines 22:27, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
At least a few other Genesis albums on Wikipedia have the same treatment, unfortunately. --cholmes75 (chit chat) 17:00, 23 December 2006 (UTC)
was going to say the same thing. It reads like a review.

Even though I agree with a lot of the praise heaped on this album. It seems to me as if it goes agains the policy of Wikepedia, which is to provide neutral and unbiased articles. Yeshead.

EXAMPLE: the article currently states that W&W "accurately met the US orchestral rock era head-on while still maintaining its essential Britishness..." First: "Huh?" Does this statement convey any information at all? Second, Wikipedia articles aren't supposed to be "reviews." Stick to facts, PLEASE!!! B. Polhemus (talk) 13:09, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Wind77.jpg

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BetacommandBot (talk) 03:22, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Track Listing

The extension to "Wot Gorilla" and the inclusion of "Spectral Mornings" aren't on my copy of the LP (nor listed by any CD resellers that I can find). Which version was it that actually included these? The reference to "tracks 7 and 8" in the text above the track listing currently doesn't add up. (81.174.241.81 (talk) 11:27, 17 May 2008 (UTC))