Rolling back the years all the way to 1969, this latest release of From Genesis to Revelation comes in a very nice 4CD / Blu Ray package that has been put together by the good folks at Cherry Red Records. With the approval of Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks and Anthony Phillips, the Genesis treasure trove has been opened up to include various oddities and rarities alongside three versions of the original album, highlighted by new mixes by Stephen W Tayler, who is notable for doing a fine job with the Hawkwind back catalogue. The Blu Ray also includes bonus video content of Banks, Gabriel and Rutherford at AIR Studios in London discussing the album and reviewing the new mixes. And this makes a welcome change from the trio being asked to speak about the usual topics such as The Lamb, Suppers Ready, reunions etc…
Of course, From Genesis… has never really been considered their genuine debut album, history has often afforded the honour to Trespass; with this album being seen as a collection of songs by enthusiastic teenagers learning their craft as musicians and songwriters and still far from the finished article. Originally, they has little to no control over the end product which was issued with additional string and horn arrangements which Tayler has trimmed back in the new mix, providing the bands instruments, particularly those of Banks and Phillips, a lot more depth and clarity. And although much of the music is very simplistic pop, there are certainly moments here that hint at what was to come, such as ‘In the Beginning’, ‘Silent Sun’ and ‘The Conqueror’, and the undoubted potential of Gabriel’s voice.
History tells us that the album sold approximately 650 copies, with it often being filed in the religious music section at record stores, but it nevertheless offers a fascinating look back at the formative days of Genesis. With ownership being outside of the bands control, this has often been reissued over the years under various guises but this is very much as comprehensive a collection as you could wish for, and clearly now comes with their stamp of approval. With the depth of bonus content and a 68-page illustrated book that also includes an extensive essay featuring contributions from Banks, Gabriel, Phillips and Rutherford it is something Genesis enthusiasts will be keen to add to their collections.
From Genesis To Revelation
The new mixes by Stephen W Tayler
1. Where The Sour Turns To Sweet
2. In The Beginning
3. Fireside Song
4. The Serpent
5. Am I Very Wrong?
6. In The Wilderness
7. The Conqueror
8. In Hiding
9. One Day
10. Window
11. In Limbo
12. Silent Sun
13. A Place To Call My Own
Bonus tracks
14. A Winter’s Tale
15. One Eyed Hound
16. Image Blown Out
17. Visions Of Angels
From Genesis To Revelation
1. Where The Sour Turns To Sweet
2. In The Beginning
3. Fireside Song
4. The Serpent
5. Am I Very Wrong?
6. In The Wilderness
7. The Conqueror
8. In Hiding
9. One Day
10 Window
11. In Limbo
12. Silent Sun
13. A Place To Call My Own Bonus tracks
14. Build Me A Mountain (rough mix)
15. A Winter’s Tale (mono single mix)
16. One Eyed Hound (mono single mix)
17. That’s Me (mono single mix)
18. The Silent Sun (mono single mix)
DISC THREE
From Genesis To Revelation
1. Where The Sour Turns To Sweet
2. In The Beginning
3. Fireside Song
4. The Serpent
5. Am I Very Wrong?
6. In The Wilderness
7. The Conqueror
8. In Hiding
9. One Day
10. Window
11. In Limbo
12. Silent Sun
13. A Place To Call My Own
Demos 1967 & 1968
1. Patricia (1967 demo)
2. Try A Little Sadness (1967 demo)
3. She is Beautiful (1967 demo)
4. One Day (demo 1968)
5. The Magic Of Time (demo 1968)
6. Hey! (demo 1968)
7. Sea Bee (demo 1968)
8. The Mystery Of The Flannan Isle Lighthouse (demo 1968)
9. Hidden in The World Of Dawn (demo 1968)
10. Hair on the Arms and Legs (demo 1968)
11. Epic (A Place to Call My Own) (demo August 1968)
12. Am I Very Wrong? (demo August 1968)
13. In Limbo (demo August 1968)
14. The Conqueror (demo August 1968)
Blu ray From Genesis To Revelation
96 kHz / 24-bit Atmos, 5.1 Surround Sound & Stereo mixes by Stephen W Tayler
1. Where The Sour Turns To Sweet
2. In The Beginning
3. Fireside Song
4. The Serpent
5. Am I Very Wrong?
6. In The Wilderness
7. The Conqueror
8. In Hiding
9. One Day
10. Window
11. In Limbo
12. Silent Sun
13. A Place To Call My Own
Bonus tracks
14. A Winter’s Tale
15. One Eyed Hound
16. Image Blown Out
17. Visions Of Angels
Video content
18 ‘From Genesis To Revelation’ Tony Banks, Peter Gabriel & Mike Rutherford in conversation at AIR Studios, London – 14th April 2026
