Mild Mannered Supermen - A Genesis Podcast

Mild Mannered Supermen

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.

  1. The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: Side 3

    2D AGO

    The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: Side 3

    Down the Rabbit Hole: In Part 3 of our deep dive into Genesis's 1974 concept masterpiece The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Mild Mannered Supermen explores one of the album's most surreal and unsettling stretches — from “Lilywhite Lilith” through “The Colony of Slippermen.” This chapter of Rael's journey takes a darker, stranger turn as we unpack the symbolism, mythology, and psychological themes behind “The Waiting Room,” “Anyway,” “Here Comes the Supernatural Anaesthetist,” “The Lamia,” “Silent Sorrow in Empty Boats,” and the grotesque epic “The Colony of Slippermen.” We examine how Peter Gabriel's storytelling becomes increasingly abstract and theatrical, how Brian Eno's sonic textures deepen the album's dreamlike atmosphere, and how Tony Banks, Steve Hackett, Phil Collins, and Mike Rutherford push the boundaries of progressive rock with some of the most experimental music Genesis ever recorded. From desire and transformation to ego, identity, and sacrifice, this episode covers the emotional and symbolic core of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway — the moment where Rael's journey becomes truly mythic. Join Mild Mannered Supermen as we continue unraveling one of the most ambitious and influential concept albums in rock history. #Genesis #TheLambLiesDownOnBroadway #PeterGabriel #BrianEno #PhilCollins #TonyBanks #SteveHackett #MikeRutherford #ProgRock #ProgressiveRock #ConceptAlbum #ClassicRock #GenesisPodcast #MildManneredSupermen #70sRock #MusicHistory

    53 min
  2. The Battle of Epping Forest

    JAN 14

    The Battle of Epping Forest

    Taken From a News Story… …concerning two rival gangs fighting over east-end protection rights. In this episode of Mild Mannered Supermen, we dive into “The Battle of Epping Forest,” one of Genesis's most chaotic, theatrical, and densely packed songs from Selling England by the Pound (1973). Part satire, part social commentary, and part musical endurance test, “The Battle of Epping Forest” captures Peter Gabriel at his most verbose and Genesis at their most ambitious. We unpack the song's real-world inspiration — turf wars between rival London gangs — and explore how its rapid-fire lyrics, shifting time signatures, and overlapping character voices push progressive rock storytelling to its absolute limits. This episode looks at why the band later viewed the song as both an achievement and a cautionary tale, and how it represents the extreme end of Genesis's early theatrical era. We also discuss Tony Banks's intricate keyboard work, Steve Hackett's aggressive guitar textures, Phil Collins's precision drumming, and how the song fits into the broader themes of Selling England by the Pound. Love it or struggle with it, “The Battle of Epping Forest” remains a fascinating snapshot of Genesis at full creative overload — fearless, funny, and bursting at the seams. #Genesis #BattleOfEppingForest #SellingEnglandByThePound #ProgressiveRock #ProgRock #PeterGabriel #PhilCollins #TonyBanks #SteveHackett #GenesisPodcast #MildManneredSupermen #ClassicRock #70sRock #MusicHistory

    39 min
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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.