TWO FOR ONE Episode!
In this episode of Mild Mannered Supermen, we explore two often-overlooked gems from Genesis's 1972 masterpiece Foxtrot: “Time Table” and “Can-Utility and the Coastliners.”
We break down the musical textures, lyrical themes, and historical inspirations behind these tracks — from the bittersweet reflection on fading chivalry in Time Table, to the sweeping retelling of King Canute's legend in Can-Utility and the Coastliners.
Expect deep-dive analysis, rare context, and our signature storytelling approach as we reveal how these songs showcase early Genesis at their most poetic and ambitious.
Whether you're a longtime fan or exploring the Gabriel-era catalog for the first time, this episode celebrates the beauty and brilliance hidden between Foxtrot's bigger epics.
#Genesis #Foxtrot #TimeTable #CanUtilityAndTheCoastliners #PeterGabriel #PhilCollins #SteveHackett #TonyBanks #MikeRutherford #ProgRock #ProgressiveRock #ClassicRock #GenesisPodcast #MildManneredSupermen #MusicHistory #70sRock
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Get āEm Out by Friday
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In this episode of Mild Mannered Supermen, we dive deep into “Get 'Em Out by Friday,” Genesis's razor-sharp blend of science fiction, social critique, and theatrical storytelling. This track from Foxtrot (1972) showcases Peter Gabriel at his most dramatic — switching characters, accents, and perspectives as the band paints a dystopian future shaped by corporate control and forced relocation.
We break down the song's narrative, explore the real-world housing issues that inspired it, and highlight how Tony Banks's keyboards, Phil Collins's shifting rhythms, Steve Hackett's textures, and Mike Rutherford's bass lines turn the story into a full-blown prog rock miniature.
Join us as we uncover the satire, the spectacle, and the surprising relevance of “Get 'Em Out by Friday.”
#Genesis #GetEmOutByFriday #Foxtrot #PeterGabriel #PhilCollins #SteveHackett #TonyBanks #MikeRutherford #ProgressiveRock #ProgRock #ClassicRock #GenesisPodcast #MildManneredSupermen #MusicHistory #70sRock
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Watcher of the Skies
In this episode of Mild Mannered Supermen, we gaze upward with “Watcher of the Skies,” the monumental opening track from Genesis's Foxtrot (1972). With its eerie Mellotron fanfare and apocalyptic vision, the song captures Genesis at their most cosmic — blending science fiction, existential wonder, and masterful musicianship.
We explore how Peter Gabriel's lyrics imagine a lone being returning to a desolate Earth, how Tony Banks's haunting chords defined the sound of 70s progressive rock, and how Phil Collins and Steve Hackett helped transform an otherworldly idea into a thunderous live classic.
Join Mild Mannered Supermen as we decode the mystery, the mood, and the might of Watcher of the Skies — a song that turned Genesis from storytellers into visionaries.
#Genesis #WatcherOfTheSkies #Foxtrot #PeterGabriel #PhilCollins #SteveHackett #TonyBanks #MikeRutherford #ProgressiveRock #ProgRock #ClassicRock #MildManneredSupermen #GenesisPodcast #MusicHistory #70sRock #Mellotron
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Seven Stones
In this episode of Mild Mannered Supermen, we turn our attention to one of Genesis's most overlooked treasures — “Seven Stones” from Nursery Cryme (1971). Between the sprawling epics and wild theatrics of the album lies this haunting, reflective piece that reveals a deeper side of early Genesis.
We explore the song's themes of fate, wisdom, and loss — a fable-like meditation on how small moments can change the course of life. With Tony Banks's majestic Mellotron, Peter Gabriel's storytelling restraint, and the band's dynamic interplay, Seven Stones stands as a quiet but profound moment in Genesis's early evolution.
Join Mild Mannered Supermen as we uncover how this song captures the soul of what made early Genesis so timeless — poetic, unpredictable, and utterly human.
#Genesis #PeterGabriel #TonyBanks #PhilCollins #MikeRutherford #SteveHackett #NurseryCryme #SevenStones #ProgressiveRock #ProgRock #ClassicRock #MildManneredSupermen #GenesisPodcast #MusicHistory #70sRock
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The Return of the Giant Hogweed
In this episode of Mild Mannered Supermen, we unleash “The Return of the Giant Hogweed” — Genesis's wild, witty, and apocalyptic prog-rock epic from Nursery Cryme (1971). Inspired by a real-life invasive plant from Russia, this overgrown masterpiece blends absurd humor, ecological warning, and musical virtuosity into one of the band's most ambitious early works.
We explore how Peter Gabriel's surreal storytelling and Tony Banks's furious keyboards helped Genesis evolve from pastoral beginnings into full-blown theatrical rock. From Steve Hackett's blistering guitar work to Phil Collins's precise drumming, The Return of the Giant Hogweed is both a cautionary tale and a showcase of a band discovering its power.
Join Mild Mannered Supermen as we trace the roots of Genesis's strangest creation — a song that's equal parts satire, sci-fi, and symphonic brilliance.
#Genesis #PeterGabriel #SteveHackett #PhilCollins #TonyBanks #MikeRutherford #NurseryCryme #ReturnOfTheGiantHogweed #ProgressiveRock #ProgRock #ClassicRock #MildManneredSupermen #GenesisPodcast #MusicHistory #70sRock
Welcome to Mild Mannered Supermen. A tribute to Prog Rock and the early days of Genesis. We'll feature songs from the Peter Gabriel era from a fan's perspective with a twist...Listen as our professional musician host breaks down the intricate details of the songs that kicked off the careers of some of the most famous names in 80s and 90s pop; Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks and Steve Hackett.
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