Tabletop Genesis

The first half of 2026 ended with a Strawberry Moon and the latest release from Peter Gabriel, “I Belong to the Sky.” The Tabletop discuss, and then test their wits against Rolling Stone’s “World’s Hardest Phil Collins Trivia Quiz”! The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 86 – “I Belong to the Sky” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

Steve Hackett takes a little trip back with the Tabletop to the days of recording his third album, Spectral Mornings, shares his thoughts on 5.1 remixes, gives an update on his latest album, and more! To watch this interview, go to our YouTube channel. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 85 – A Conversation with Steve Hackett first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

Steve Hackett’s third solo album was his first to feature his touring band and spawned several concert staples, like “Every Day,” “Clocks,” and the title track. The Tabletoppers discuss with friend-of-the-podcast and author David Priess, and hear from Steve himself as he recalls the story behind each track. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 84 – “Spectral Mornings” with Steve Hackett first appeare...

The second full moon of May brought us another new track from Peter Gabriel, “A Hard Lesson.” The Tabletop discuss (spoiler alert: two thumbs up!), and comment on a recent BBC Breakfast interview with Phil Collins. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 83 – “A Hard Lesson” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

The first of May’s TWO full moons brings with it “Won’t Stand Down,” Peter Gabriel’s fifth track from his forthcoming o\i album. Plus, the Tabletoppers congratulate Phil Collins on his upcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, preview Anthony Phillips’ piano album Gemini, and touch on the world of Thotch. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 82 – “Won’t Stand Down” first appeared on Table...

Peter Gabriel’s latest Full Moon release is the first of his tracks to be released while humans were actually headed toward the moon! Since the Artemis II crew may have been a tad busy at the time, the Tabletop takes the controls and weighs in on the fourth track from the upcoming o\i album. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 81 – “Till Your Mind is Shining” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

Peter Gabriel’s third full moon release of 2026, “What Lies Ahead,” sees a final version of the track that first sneaked into his set lists in 2012 and 2023. The Tabletop discuss! Plus, Phil Collins is nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (finally!), Tony Banks speaks to the LA Times about his […] The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 80 – “What Lies Ahead” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

The second full moon of 2026 brings with it the next release from Peter Gabriel, “Put the Bucket Down.” Will the Tabletoppers like it? Will they ever get the name right? Find out as they discuss this track from o\i, and opine on the BBC Eras podcast series spotlighting Phil Collins. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 79 – “Put the Bucket Down” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

Here we go again! Peter Gabriel is back (so soon!) with the forthcoming album, o\i, a follow-up to 2023’s i/o. As before, a new track will be released each month to coincide with the full moon. The Tabletoppers discuss the first release, “Been Undone.” The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 78 – “Been Undone” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

The Tabletop dives into the long-awaited deluxe edition of “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway” before discussing Steve Hackett’s latest tour, the Dolby surround mix of “No Jacket Required,” and more! The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 77 – “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway” Deluxe Box Set & Other Assorted Ramblings first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

Musician, writer, and producer Dave Kerzner joins the Tabletop to discuss the origins of his latest project with his group Sonic Elements, It – A 50th Anniversary Celebration of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 76 – Conversation with Dave Kerzner first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

In December 2024, the YouTube Channel Drumeo released a new documentary, “Phil Collins: Drummer First.” The Tabletop shares their thoughts on the sit down interview, conducted by Phil’s son Nic. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 75 – “Phil Collins: Drummer First” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

Genesis Piano Project’s Adam Kromelow talks about how his performance of Genesis classics came together with the Gatineau Symphony Orchestra, and the Tabletop weigh in on the announcement of The Lamb boxset due in March 2025. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 74 – Orchestral Genesis with Adam Kromelow first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

1986 may be remembered most for Invisible Touch and So, but Steve Hackett, along with Steve Howe, also enjoyed some time on the Billboard charts with their project, GTR. The Tabletop discusses this album by the supergroup, and gets the inside scoop from GTR drummer Jonathan Mover. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 73 – “GTR” with Jonathan Mover first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

Genesis co-founder Anthony Phillips shares his memories with the Tabletop about recording his 1977 debut solo album, “The Geese & the Ghost.” Adam Kromelow from the Genesis Piano Project joins the discussion. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 72 – “The Geese & the Ghost” with Anthony Phillips first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

The Tabletop dives right into the mouth of the nightwhale to review Steve Hackett’s 30th solo release, a semi-autobiographical concept album that many fans are calling his best work in years. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 71 – “The Circus and the Nightwhale” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

The “decade of Phil Collins” came to a close with the 1989 release of his fourth studio album, …But Seriously. The Tabletop tackles the more serious side of Phil, joined by Stacy Godfrey of the “No Words Music” podcast. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 70 – “…But Seriously” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

After an entire year of individual track reveals (and 21 years), Peter Gabriel’s i/o was finally released in December 2023. Was the song-a-month release strategy a satisfying experiment, or did it make the ultimate album release a bit anticlimactic? The Tabletop and returning guest David Priess offer their takes. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 69 – i/o The Album first appeared on Tabletop Genes...

The Tabletop discusses Peter Gabriel’s 12th and final Full Moon release of the year, “Live and Let Live,” and debates whether or not the character on the single’s artwork resembles a slubberdegullion on squeaky feet. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 68 – “Live and Let Live” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

The Tabletop discusses Peter Gabriel’s love letter to his late mother, “And Still,” and reviews Steve Hackett’s recent tour celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Foxtrot. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 67 – “And Still” & Steve Hackett’s Foxtrot at Fifty Tour first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

After 10 months of Full Moon releases, the Tabletop finally got to see Peter Gabriel perform these new tracks (as well as a few classics and two yet-to-be-released songs) on his i/o tour. Hear their review! The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 66 – i/o The Tour first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

The Tabletop discusses Peter Gabriel’s ninth Full Moon release, “This Is Home,” and then dives into the world of Genesis memorabilia, inspired by the new book, The Genesis Museum Collectors Exhibit. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 65 – “This Is Home” & The Genesis Museum Collectors Exhibit first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

The Tabletop discusses Peter Gabriel’s new/old track, “Love Can Heal.” Although it is his most recent Full Moon release, the haunting song was played live on his 2016 tour with Sting. Hear what the Tabletop thinks of the track, and the story behind Peter’s special dedication. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 64 – “Love Can Heal” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

For the first of two August full moons, Peter Gabriel has released the most upbeat track from i/o (if not of all his work), “Olive Tree.” The Tabletop barks up that tree with their review, and discusses the recently revealed track list for the upcoming album. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 63 – “Olive Tree” & i/o Track List first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

Peter Gabriel describes his seventh Full Moon release, “So Much,” as a track that has been called his best by some, while others do not like it at all. The Tabletop shares their view, and then listens to the “Phil Collins” version of “Not About Us.” The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 62 – “So Much” & A.I. Phil Collins first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .