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Mild Mannered Supermen - A Genesis Podcast

Mild Mannered Supermen - A Genesis Podcast

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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.

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  • The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: Side 3

    The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: Side 3
    Feb 24 2026
    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
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    53 mins
  • The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: Side 2

    The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: Side 2
    Feb 16 2026

    Mild Mannered Supermen Shout Out! :

    In this episode of Mild Mannered Supermen, we continue our deep dive into Genesis's 1974 masterpiece The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, focusing on Side Two of the album and the next chapter of Rael's surreal journey.

    We explore the shifting emotional landscape of tracks like “Back in N.Y.C.,” “Hairless Heart,” “Counting Out Time,” “The Carpet Crawlers,” and “The Chamber of 32 Doors.” From aggression and vulnerability to temptation and spiritual searching, this side of the album reveals the psychological complexity at the heart of Peter Gabriel's most ambitious concept.

    We also examine how the musical dynamics evolve — Tony Banks's atmospheric keyboards, Steve Hackett's textured guitar work, Phil Collins's expressive drumming, and Mike Rutherford's grounding bass lines — all working together as tensions within the band continued to simmer behind the scenes.

    Side Two deepens the mystery, expands the symbolism, and pulls Rael further into a world of identity, illusion, and transformation.

    Join Mild Mannered Supermen as we unravel the next phase of one of progressive rock's most daring and influential concept albums.

    #Genesis #TheLambLiesDownOnBroadway #PeterGabriel #PhilCollins #TonyBanks #SteveHackett #MikeRutherford #ProgRock #ProgressiveRock #ClassicRock #ConceptAlbums #GenesisPodcast #MildManneredSupermen #70sRock #MusicHistory
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    40 mins
  • The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: Side 1

    The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: Side 1
    Feb 3 2026
    Side 1: In this episode of Mild Mannered Supermen, we begin our deep dive into Genesis's ambitious 1974 concept album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, focusing on Side One and the first six tracks of the record. We explore the creative tension and internal turmoil within the band during the album's recording, including Peter Gabriel's growing artistic independence and the strain it placed on Genesis at a critical moment in their history. The episode also examines Brian Eno's vital contributions, whose experimental sound treatments helped shape the album's fractured, otherworldly atmosphere. Track by track, we unpack the opening chapter of Rael's journey — from the explosive title track through Fly on a Windshield, Broadway Melody of 1974, Cuckoo Cocoon, In the Cage, and The Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging. Together, these songs introduce the album's themes of alienation, identity, and psychological descent, setting the stage for one of progressive rock's most daring narratives. Join Mild Mannered Supermen as we trace the origins of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway — an album born from creative ambition, personal conflict, and a willingness to push Genesis beyond everything they had done before. #Genesis #TheLambLiesDownOnBroadway #PeterGabriel #BrianEno #ProgressiveRock #ProgRock #ConceptAlbums #ClassicRock #GenesisPodcast #MildManneredSupermen #MusicHistory #70sRock
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    49 mins
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