Summary: Genesis, the progressive rock band from England, released their ninth studio album, …And Then There Were Three…, in 1978. This record marked a major shift in their sound, as the band was now a trio featuring Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford. The album was a commercial success, reaching the Top 10 in the UK and the Top 40 in the US.

About the Artist: Genesis was formed in 1967 by Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, and Anthony Phillips. Their early work was heavily influenced by the progressive rock of the late 1960s and early 1970s. After the departure of Gabriel in 1975, the band shifted their musical direction and released their first record as a trio, A Trick of the Tail, in 1976. …And Then There Were Three… was the follow-up to this album, and was their first to feature Phil Collins as the lead vocalist.

About the Record: …And Then There Were Three… was a major departure from the progressive rock of Genesis’ early work. The album was more focused on pop and rock, with a greater emphasis on melody and hooks. The record also featured the first use of keyboards by the band, which would become a major part of their sound in the 1980s. Despite the departure from their earlier sound, the album retained the band’s trademark complexity, with intricate arrangements and extended instrumental sections. This album has a mad hatter label and is a FIRST PRESS UK.

About the Lyrics and Music: …And Then There Were Three… features a mix of hard-hitting rockers and more melodic ballads. Standout tracks include the album opener “Down and Out,” the soaring “Many Too Many,” and the anthemic “Follow You Follow Me.” The lyrics are often introspective and reflective, with the band looking back at the past and looking forward to the future.

Conclusion: Genesis’ ninth studio album, …And Then There Were Three…, marked a major shift in their sound and showed the band embracing a more pop-oriented approach. The record featured intricate arrangements, catchy hooks, and introspective lyrics, and was a commercial success. For fans of progressive rock, this record is an essential part of Genesis’s discography.

Other Recommendations: For fans of Genesis, other recommended records include A Trick of the Tail (1976), Duke (1980), and We Can’t Dance (1991). For fans of progressive rock, other recommended records include Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon (1973) and Rush’s 2112 (1976).

About the tracklist. Side one:
1. Down and out
2. Undertow
3. Ballad of big
4. Snowbound
5. Burning rope
Side two:
1. Deep in the motherlode
2. Many too many
3. Scenes from night’s dream
4. Say it’s alright Joe
5. The lady lies
6. Follow you follow me.