Search - Inside Genesis: A Critical Review 1970-1975 - The Gabriel Years on DVD

Buyer beware...

Tinker | 04/29/2005

(1 out of 5 stars)

"As with other titles in this series, fans are enticed by promises of never before seen footage...which there is, but the vast majority will be deeply disappointed that the footage is shown only in 10 to 20 second snippets. Most of the content is numbskull commentary from a group of musical experts you have never heard of. Fans should also be aware that this product is not approved by the group, and it is my understanding that none of the musicians involved recieve royalties from the sale of the product. The short length of the clips and the presentation of the series as a "critical review" allow the producers to avoid charges of copyright infringement. In my opinion, this series is abusing the music and the fans in a very cynical way.
For fans of early Genesis, there is clearly an interest in live performance footage. There are some really cool clips included here, which only serve to whet your appetite for an official release. Trust me, this DVD will fall far short of satisfying your interest...in fact, paying for and watching it may well be the most irritating, frustrating, infuriating, and unsatisfying experience you ever have with a music DVD.
Robert Fripp of King Crimson is also asking fans to avoid a forthcoming release on his band from the same company."

Yes, I too was duped!!

Jeffrey L Krueger | 11/22/2005

(1 out of 5 stars)

"Upon seeing this video package and getting excited to purchase "Inside - Critical Review/Rare Footage", I bit off and got sucked in too. The company that puts these misleading garbage compilations out should be banned by Amazon!

Save your money and wasted expectations. Buy Gentle Giant and Floyd at Pompeii for nostalgia! Those are what these types of DVDs are all about.

Long live early Genesis and King Crimson despite Bob Carruthers!"

One word....garbage

Eric | Ontario | 07/18/2005

(1 out of 5 stars)

"This DVD and all DVDs of this series are garbage. You get an unknown musician explaining things like what keys Tony Banks played various songs and then he gives you examples on his crappy sounding keyboard. It's incredible how some people can come out with this garbage and get away with it."

What Garbage!!! RUN, don't walk.

C. Plyem | Albany NY | 11/11/2005

(1 out of 5 stars)

"The reviews here have said quite well what the issues with this DVD are. What has not been mentioned (maybe because they didn't know) is the horrendous sync between audio and video. There are indeed full concert footage available on Ebay of many of the snipetts included in this mess which have complete and sync'd audio/video.

DON'T BUY THIS DRIVEL!!!! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!

Wosre yet is the return policy Amazon has will not let me return opened boxes. Understandable, but sad nontheless. This DVD will now become an 18.00 target for my rifle.

"