Duke (W/Dvd)

Genesis | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 15, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Rhino
• ASIN: B000P7V46M
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,597 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Behind the Lines

2. Duchess

3. Guide Vocal

4. Man of Our Times

5. Misunderstanding

6. Heathaze

7. Turn It on Again

8. Alone Tonight

9. Cul-de-Sac

10. Please Don't Ask

11. Duke's Travels

12. Duke's End

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reissue of "Duke" comes with essential DVD material, August 4, 2007

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Paul Allaer (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Duke (W/Dvd) (Audio CD)

"Duke" is the 4th post-Peter Gabriel album, originally released in 1980. I never bought the album when this came out as I preferred the prog-rock sound of the band and this alvum continued their evolution into a more commercial, mainstream band. But the temptation of the 6 CD/6 DVD box "Genesis 1976-1982" was such that I just had to have it, and so now I have "Duke" finally.

As to the CD, "Duke" (12 tracks, 55 min.) is, now listening to it 27 years after the facts, quite a surprise to me, and a pleasant one. No, I still don't like the "Misunderstanding" or "Turn It On Again", the album's big hits, all that much. But I discovered quite a few other tracks I really like, starting with the majestic opener "Behind the Lines", the reflective "Man of Our Times" and "Alone Tonight", and then of course the massive 11. min. ending of "Duke's Travels/Duke's End".

As to the DVD, it first brings the album in a terrific 5.1 surround mix, and it sounds fantastic if you have the proper music set-up at home (which I do). As to the visuals, it comes with the videos for Duchess, Misunderstanding, and Turn It On Again, nice but nothing earth-shattering. The "Reissue Interviews 2007" brings about 20 min. of the guys bringing their perspectives on the album, quite entertaining. But the real gold nugget is a 45 min. excerpt of a 1980 London concert where the band showcases several Duke tracks (including a great "Behind the Lines") and then delves into the past and delivers outstanding performances of "In the Cage", "Dance On a Volcano" and "Los Endos". The video and audio quality is tops. Any Genesis fan will want to have this, period.

If you are considering buying any of the reissued CD/DVD albums, you really should look at buying the 6 CD/6 DVD "Genesis 1976-1982" box instead as it offer far more "bang for the buck" (only $69 here on Amazon), and on top it comes with a bonus CD/DVD of assorted B-sides, EPs and other hard to find tracks from that era.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Remix/Remaster of Genesis's "Duke", March 1, 2009

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B. J O'Connor "noonions" (Holmdel,NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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Seriously,these one-star people bashing the sound quality need to upgrade their sound systems,because this remix/remastered CD/DVD of the seminal 1980 album done by the trio of Phil,Mike and Tony is a big leap in audio quality over the harsh,tinny-sounding CDs of the previous 80's/90's issues IMO.I bought the "1976-1982" box set and I put the DVD of this album first,went to "Misunderstanding", and was amazed and pleased to be worth the investment-the bass was increased,the drums have power,the overbright top-end was brought down to tolerable levels,and a great song sounded better than before.The same goes with rest of the 5.1 mix and their two-channel stereo CD counterparts.My teeth will never hurt while listening to this album ever again!As for the album itself,what else can I say? What a great start for the 1980's with strong,catchy pop songs like "Turn It On Again","Behind The Lines","Duchess" and the aftermentioned "Misunderstanding" mixing with traditional(i.e. progressive) Genesis fare like "Cul-De-Sac","Heathaze"and the lenghty 11-minute closer "Duke's Travels/Duke's End".Fabulous!(Note to MP3 users:buy the one that says "2007 remaster" and avoid the older one.)

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Genesis album coupled with a great bonus DVD, June 15, 2008

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Doc Shred - See all my reviews

This review is from: Duke (W/Dvd) (Audio CD)

Duke is my favorite Genesis album, and the reissue with the DVD is outstanding. My favorite songs from this band are Behind the Lines, Duchess, Misunderstanding, Turn It On Again, and Duke's Travels/Duke's End. The DVD contains one of their best Reissues Interviews in the entire series, and the 1980 Live at the Lyceum is a must have concert for a Genesis fan. Highly recommended.