Duke

Genesis: Phil Collins (vocals, drums, programming); Mike Rutherford (guitar, bass, background vocals); Tony Banks (12-string guitar, keyboards, background vocals).
Recorded at Polar Studios, Sweden.
Digitally remastered by Nick Davis, Geoff Callingham & Chris Blair.
Personnel: Phil Collins (vocals, drums, drum machine); Mike Rutherford (guitar, background vocals); Tony Banks (12-string guitar, keyboards, background vocals); David Hentschel (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Nick Davis .
Audio Remasterer: Tony Cousins.
Recording information: Maison Rouge, London; Polar Studios, Sweden.
Arranger: Genesis .
Genesis still have a credibility problem which at present just trails the present standing of ex-drummer/vocalist Philip Collins. Duke was the record that shed their 'heavy prog' image and found them beginning to loosen up. Collins had grown in confidence following Peter Gabriel's departure and the band immediately became much tighter musically. In addition to the hit singles "Duchess," the buoyant "Turn It On Again" and realism of a situation in "Misunderstanding," there is the painful honesty of "Please Don't Ask." There have been many bigger Genesis albums, but none have anywhere near as much heart.