Another Side of Genesis

Daryl Stuermer | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 30, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Urban Island
• ASIN: B00004TLY8
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #194,145 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't I know you? I know you from somewhere, don't I?, July 8, 2000

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LK Bart (Leonard, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Another Side of Genesis (Audio CD)

I'm outing myself here, kids. My review of this disc is based on 20 years of listening to Genesis in all their various incarnations and solo outings. (Can you say `hardcore'?). That out of the way, let me also confess I'm a hardcore Stuermer fan as well. Get your ears and hands on `Live & Learn' and the rarer 1st solo outing `Steppin' Out'. And those of you who are lucky enough, go see him somewhere in the Milwaukee, Chicago area soon! You won't want to miss the treat!

So here are the eleven most important reasons why you should buy "Another Side of Genesis" from guitarist extraordinaire, Daryl Stuermer.

Follow You Follow Me (And Then There Were Three '78) - If you like your Genesis with a little salsa, it'll add an easy singable danceable swing to any party. Purists will be amazed at the phrasing on the nylon stringed lead.

Hold On My Heart (We Can't Dance '91) - As delicate and subtle as a lover's whispered sigh. Thank you Amy Keys. Don't miss the chance to share this with someone you love. The touch of flamenco ads just enough passion to the mix along with a feather light touch on the fade.

Taking It All Too Hard (Genesis '83) - A gentle little ditty that waits `til the end to give us the treat of hearing some gorgeous soaring guitar. Dat' boy do know how to swing!

Throwing It All Away (Invisible Touch '86) - Oh Praise the Lord! and pass the holy gospel of the invisible touch! From the opening verse to the searing sensational solo and close, a glorious reminder of why we fell in love with rock and roll in the first place. If you're truly a Genesis "fan" do NOT miss this track!

Since I Lost You (We Can't Dance '91) - The down shift from the above to Kostia's sly introduction (which is extended at their current live shows) develops into to the subtle swing of this lullaby's sweet lilting line. A nice little breather.

Land of Confusion (Invisible Touch '86) - An edgy samba kicks into high gear and drives through that unavoidable dancing rock beat unleashing an intense, growling lesson in some serious jamming. I do hope Mr.'s BCR get to hear this.

In Too Deep (Invisible Touch '86) - A subtly rainy day kick it back and enjoy it kinda thing with that unmistakable keyboard break (thank you Kostia), and some of the sweetest little slide work you're ever gonna hear. Thank you Amy Keys for just the right touch of vocal.

(Hard cores will recognize Mr. Stuermer's adherence to Genesis's original song order for the two above tracks from "Invisible Touch" - da' boy knows a good thing when he hears it ;-)!

Turn It On Again (Duke '80) - How can you be a Genesis fan and not get pumped whenever you hear the driving beat of this rock classic. This dynamic delivery is guaranteed to put any foot stomping rock and roll fan back on their feet.

Man On the Corner (Abacab '81) - As soulfully delivered a prayer for heart's humanity as you'll ever hear. What an amazing duet Mr.'s Stuermer and Collins might've had had they ever blended the latter's dug from the gut vocal with the former's masterfully blues-draped line from that intoxicating nylon 6-string.

No Son of Mine (We Can't Dance '91) - Edgy itch that must be scratched. Don't tell me this guy don't know how to get down and scratch it. Scratch it? He'll scratch `til it's ripped open and bleeding on the floor: as much a victim of the sheer heart leveling brilliance of this work as the song's victim is of his abuser. Only a guitarist of Daryl's caliber knows how to bring this song to its fruition. Only someone this close to Genesis could make an improvement upon the original. Here ya' are guys, let me show you what it needed.

Never a Time (We Can't Dance '91) - Subtle and persuasive, it shows once again just how good a player/arranger Mr. Stuermer truly is. Thank you Amy Keys. Wonderfully sweet and easy on the ears. A nice denouement.

FYI: there are four selections from `We Can't Dance', three from `Invisible Touch' and one each from `Genesis', `Abacab', `Duke' and `And Then There Were Three'.

Thank you Daryl. I've been wondering for a long time what you'd do with their music given the chance. Thank you for such a beautiful and fun reminder of of just how great a songwriters Mr.'s Banks, Collins and Rutherford truly are.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great album from Daryl Stuermer, June 8, 2000

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H. Treftz (Aurora, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Another Side of Genesis (Audio CD)

Another great album by Daryl. Daryl known for being the touring guitarist for Genesis and for his tour and studio work with Phil Colins. But with this album he shows his aranging and guitar skills again. Daryl has done his own arangements of several Genesis songs, with excellent results. If you like Genesis, Phil Collins or guitar jazz. Buy this CD and if you ever get the chance to see him live, go. Yet again he proves he is one of the best jazz guitarists working today.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stuermer Shows His Skills, June 28, 2000

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Dave Amoroso (Wauwatosa, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Another Side of Genesis (Audio CD)

After listening to "Another Side of Genesis" and seeing Daryl perform live, I know I've encountered something very special. His adaptation of these Genesis classics is outstanding.

I believe he successfully took the songs and put his own stamp on them, allowing Genesis fans to once again experience the excitement of hearing these songs for "the first time" while giving jazz fans an opportunity to truly enjoy song stylings with which they may have been unfamiliar.

In addition to the work from this album, Daryl successfully blends his other music into an excellent live show, one that leaves the audience wanting more. It is also a pleasure to see an entertainer that is committed to his work and to providing the audience with a terrific musical experience.

I look forward to listening to this album for years to come, and to seeing Daryl perform.