Tabletop Genesis

“Who Are We Talking To?” is the question Peter Gabriel is asking on his 11th release from the upcoming album, o\i. The Tabletop discuss, then give a shoutout to the 1978 psychological horror film The Shout, and review the latest Genesis presentation from The Musical Box, “And Then There Was Phil.” The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 92 – “Who Are We Talking To?” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

It’s a double dose of faces! First, the Tabletop discusses “Face the Wall,” Peter Gabriel’s tenth track from the upcoming album o\i, to be released November 27. Then, it’s about Face Value as Tabletopper Mike shares stories from the recent Atmos Listening Experience in London featuring “Phil Collins in Conversation with Steven Wilson.” The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 91 – “Face the Wall” first a...

It’s “Strictly Tony” on this episode when Genesis co-founder Tony Banks joins the Tabletop to chat about 1995’s Strictly Inc., his other solo projects, some Genesis memories, and more! (Watch the interview on YouTube) The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 90 – A Conversation with Tony Banks first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

The Tabletoppers (along with former co-host Stacy Godfrey), dive into Strictly Inc., the 1995 collaboration between Tony Banks and Wang Chung’s Jack Hues, with Tony himself offering insight to the “genesis” of the project, the background behind each track, and more! The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 89 – “Strictly Inc.” with Tony Banks first appeared on Tabletop Genesis .

For those looking for a happy, upbeat track from o\i, the search is over! “Looking for the Happy,” Peter Gabriel’s ninth release from his upcoming album, has the Tabletoppers tapping the, well, table! Plus, they discuss the ten songs Phil Collins recently said were the soundtrack to his life, then brave The Roaring Waves of […] The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 88 – “Looking for the Happy” first a...

This year, Peter Gabriel has been releasing tracks from o\i one by one, and the latest is literally “One by One!” The Tabletoppers discuss the longest track of the bunch so far before diving into the upcoming reissues of From Genesis to Revelation and Face Value. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 87 – “One by One” first appeared on 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 .