Foxtrot

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Foxtrot' solidifies Genesis's progressive rock ambitions through its intricate musical arrangements, dynamic shifts, and literary, often fantastical, lyrical themes. The album is defined by Tony Banks's iconic Mellotron opening on the sci-fi epic "Watcher of the Skies" and is anchored by the nearly 23-minute, multi-movement suite "Supper's Ready," a landmark of the genre. Peter Gabriel's theatrical vocal delivery brings to life a range of characters, from the satirical social commentary of "Get 'Em Out by Friday" to the biblical allegories of the closing epic, cementing the album as the band's first UK chart success and a cornerstone of their early work.