A Trick of the Tail

A Trick of the Tail (1976) is Genesis's first studio album after Peter Gabriel left, with drummer Phil Collins taking over lead vocals. Musically it retains the group's progressive rock foundations—lush keyboards, shifting time signatures, and narrative lyrics—while moving toward shorter, more melodic song structures and clearer vocal focus. The record balances theatrical arrangements and instrumental interplay with a cleaner, more accessible sound, marking a transitional moment in the band's evolution.