Duke [ENHANCED]

Genesis

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 15, 2007)
• Original Release Date: May 15, 2007
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Rhino / Wea
• ASIN: B000P7V46M
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,648 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Paul Allaer (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

"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.

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do NOT buy any of the 'newly' remastered Genesis albums!, February 4, 2008

By	Scott Ramsay "windward productions" (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but for anyone who really knows and loves these albums, a sacrilage has been done, and they will notice it right away.
They are not "remastered", they are REMIXED, and in some instances RE-Recorded or newly overdubbed.
I'm pretty sure that almost universally, the drums have been overdubbed with new tracks, or at least boosted un-naturally in the mix. The same goes for some of the vocals, and some of the guitar parts.
As a recording engineer and mixer myself, it is my view (and I think a lot of other's) that the mix of an album is an inherent part of the composition- the artistic vision that was created at that time.
Yes, the albums desperately needed remastering- even the first earlier re-issued remastering of the catalogue was not sufficient- but this is because of the transfer to CD, not the original tapes or mix. I owned the vinyl. Many earlier CDs suffer from a seriously 'undermaximized' level. Digital converters, technology, and knowledge has improved hugely since the first CD's came out.
Certain songs have basically been ruined by what has been done to them now- the feel and character has actually been changed. It doesn't take much.
I can't comprehend how the trio approved the release of these 'enhanced' CD's. Unfortunately, I have to suspect that Phils' sometimes ill-advised tendencies towards his own band could be a factor.
We need a remaster that does justice to these great albums.

4.0 out of 5 stars Genesis: Duke, July 6, 2009

By	AbbysK - See all my reviews

Hated the drum machine and its really their last progressive album. This is a different band from what I had appreciated. If I let go the old love and look at this as a new group then this is a great record, but still hate the drum machine.