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In the Beginning

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Genesis Format: Audio CD
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Melodic Songwriting, Searing Guitars and Male-female Harmony Vocals. First Time on CD, with Rare POST-LP Bonus Cut. Please Note, this is Not the Well-known 70's Prog-rock Genesis.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.55 x 4.97 x 0.54 inches; 3.34 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Fallout
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Fallout
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000RHK11O
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Vintage Californian psychedelia
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Vintage Californian psychedelia
This is not unknown album by British prog-rockers, and there is no Gabriel or Phil Collins on it, - it's just a great album by forgotten band from California. An absolutely amazing mix of acid, hard rock, folk with prog tendencies, featuring heavy enough "Angeline", 16-minutes long "World Without You" and beautiful version of Cohen's "Suzanne". Good guitars, flute, rich orchestration and flawless male/female vocal harmonies - Sue Richman reminds Grace Slick, but more calm, self-confident, less neurotic, and singing without effort.I would say that under different circumstances "Genesis" should be as big as "Jefferson", and maybe bigger...The roots of "Genesis" goes deep into the 60s - it's founder, Jack Ttanna (vocals, rhythm) was with legendary "Sons of Adam",which showcased Randy Holden (of Blue Cheer fame, listen to "Sons" on Early Works 1964-1966) and Michael Stuart (of "Love"). Kent Henry (lead guitarist of "Genesis") later on joined Steppenwolf. By the end of the 60s the band relocated to Los Angeles, and in 1969 recorded 8-track debut album for "Mercury" - a true gem of mature psychedelia.This CD is a bootleg by "Fallout" (a clone of "Radioactive"), somehow I cannot get rid of an impression that it is converted from vinyl.However, the more I listen to it, the more I like itI would recommend not to miss also Floating Opera and excellent re-issue ofFlashes (Exp)
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Kevin D. Rathert
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot guitar work, great songs
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2009
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Genesis, fronted by female vocalist Sue Richman and rhythm guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Jack Ttanna. late of West Coast pscyh legends Sons of Adam, and fueled by the lead guitar work of Kent Henry, later of Steppenwolf, recorded but one lp, the heavy guitar laden classic "In The Beginning." The album is released here in its first official cd release, joined by the ultra-rare post-lp track "The Long Road." Henry's guitar work shines throughout, as do Ttanna's songs. The album closes with the band's 16 minute epic "World Without You" full of Henry's guitar work and the band running with throttle open. Another of the lost gems of the late 1960s, "In The Beginning" is essential to collector's of psychedelic rock. This may not be one of the 10 best psych albums of all time, but it is well above average, Henry's guitar work alone making the cd worth the asking price. The inclusion of the rare bonus track, and the low price from drop shippers make this an absolute must. Shop around, find a bargain price, and prepare to take off with a band that at times is reminiscent of the Airplane and Steppenwolf among others. One listen and you'll agree, Kent Henry was a much underrated guitarist, and Ttanna's songs are consistent. Two big thumbs up on this one.
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philip a smith
4.0 out of 5 stars so for me it was great to here it again
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2016
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what a long trip the song had been in my head since 68 could never find it . so for me it was great to here it again.
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Golovanov Alexey
5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage Californian psychedelia
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2011
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This is not unknown album by British prog-rockers, and there is no Gabriel or Phil Collins on it, - it's just a great album by forgotten band from California. An absolutely amazing mix of acid, hard rock, folk with prog tendencies, featuring heavy enough "Angeline", 16-minutes long "World Without You" and beautiful version of Cohen's "Suzanne". Good guitars, flute, rich orchestration and flawless male/female vocal harmonies - Sue Richman reminds Grace Slick, but more calm, self-confident, less neurotic, and singing without effort.I would say that under different circumstances "Genesis" should be as big as "Jefferson", and maybe bigger...
The roots of "Genesis" goes deep into the 60s - it's founder, Jack Ttanna (vocals, rhythm) was with legendary "Sons of Adam",which showcased Randy Holden (of Blue Cheer fame, listen to "Sons" on  Early Works 1964-1966 ) and Michael Stuart (of "Love"). Kent Henry (lead guitarist of "Genesis") later on joined Steppenwolf. By the end of the 60s the band relocated to Los Angeles, and in 1969 recorded 8-track debut album for "Mercury" - a true gem of mature psychedelia.
This CD is a bootleg by "Fallout" (a clone of "Radioactive"), somehow I cannot get rid of an impression that it is converted from vinyl.
However, the more I listen to it, the more I like it
I would recommend not to miss also  Floating Opera  and excellent re-issue of Flashes (Exp)
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Golovanov Alexey
5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage Californian psychedelia
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2011
This is not unknown album by British prog-rockers, and there is no Gabriel or Phil Collins on it, - it's just a great album by forgotten band from California. An absolutely amazing mix of acid, hard rock, folk with prog tendencies, featuring heavy enough "Angeline", 16-minutes long "World Without You" and beautiful version of Cohen's "Suzanne". Good guitars, flute, rich orchestration and flawless male/female vocal harmonies - Sue Richman reminds Grace Slick, but more calm, self-confident, less neurotic, and singing without effort.I would say that under different circumstances "Genesis" should be as big as "Jefferson", and maybe bigger...
The roots of "Genesis" goes deep into the 60s - it's founder, Jack Ttanna (vocals, rhythm) was with legendary "Sons of Adam",which showcased Randy Holden (of Blue Cheer fame, listen to "Sons" on [[ASIN:B00004SAKE Early Works 1964-1966]]) and Michael Stuart (of "Love"). Kent Henry (lead guitarist of "Genesis") later on joined Steppenwolf. By the end of the 60s the band relocated to Los Angeles, and in 1969 recorded 8-track debut album for "Mercury" - a true gem of mature psychedelia.
This CD is a bootleg by "Fallout" (a clone of "Radioactive"), somehow I cannot get rid of an impression that it is converted from vinyl.
However, the more I listen to it, the more I like it
I would recommend not to miss also [[ASIN:B000QJLQNU Floating Opera]] and excellent re-issue of[[ASIN:B00284G26W Flashes (Exp)]]
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Shyney Books
3.0 out of 5 stars Bootleg CD
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2011
This IS a bootleg (or counterfeit) release, not official.
The band doesn't care though-but if you want the better sounding release, it
is defineatly the LP RECORD. The "bonus track" also came from a rare various artist LP-
prices are like $100 for the LP and maybe $50 on the VA LP-or buy a CD that was sourced from vinyl sources-
it's always your choice. And is a great psych band...A lost gem.
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Calvin Richardson
5.0 out of 5 stars I saw this band in 1968 had this album loved it. Genesis from LA not to be confussed ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2015
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I saw this band in 1968 had this album loved it. Genesis from LA not to be confussed with the English band Genesis with Peter Gabriel & Phil Collins. Is truly one of the most criminally under the radar and under rated 60's bands from LA.my recommendation is seek them out you won't be sorry. They were the reason the English band Genesis was not allowed to use the band name Genesis on their first album their record company wouldn't let them because the LA band Genesis were already using it but only put out one album.
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Jen Selinsky
5.0 out of 5 stars In the Beginning, the End
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2015
When people hear of a band called Genesis, they usually associate the name with performers such as Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel and Mike Rutherford. Little do people know, however, that another band named Genesis, existed for a brief period of time back in the late '60s.

Genesis' guitarist, Kent Henry, joined Steppenwolf after Genesis broke up. Genesis' only album, "In the Beginning" was released on LP in 1968. And, until recently, it was not available on CD. The band broke up shortly after this effort.

I first heard about the album in a book I was reading about the famous British version of Genesis. When the band was still struggling to find a name, some of its members were informed that an American band already existed under Genesis. Peter Gabriel contemplated calling the band Revelation until he found out the American group disbanded. It was Jonathan King, Genesis' early manager, who suggested a name to them. As a result, in 1969, the band released their first studio album on the Decca label, "From Genesis to Revelation."

The last track on In the Beginning, "The Long Road" was originally cut from the LP and was included as a bonus track on the CD. The two sides of the record were conveniently labeled "Book One" and "Book Two." "World Without You" is a sixteen minute long epic, which is only slightly longer than some of the prog. rock titles produced by the other Genesis.

I actually found In the Beginning in the midst of the CDs labeled as “Genesis.” I thought it was some kind or rare bootleg recording, until I looked at the cover a little closer. I noticed there was a woman in the picture, so I knew that this was the much lesser known American band. My fiancé (now husband) and I listened to the entire album on the way back home, and much to our surprise, we liked its contents! I was unsure how to assign the band into a sound category until my fiancé said they sound like "Jefferson Airplane meets Peter, Paul & Mary." Anyone who is familiar with those two bands will know what I am talking about. Songs such as "Angeline" and "Mary Mary" illustrate my point.

So, when the question arises as to whether or not I recommend the album, I would say "yes." Even though I am a big fan of the Peter Gabriel/Phil Collins versions of Genesis, the American band offers some great songs as well. Their work, I feel, is highly underrated. I suggest you purchase a copy of the album and see for yourself.
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Mr. R. Mcdonald
4.0 out of 5 stars One to savour
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2010
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Think what you may about Fallout, but they have certainly issued some wonderful, mostly unheralded music, by bands that somehow missed the boat and that with the passage of time have been forgotten. "In The Beginning" by Genesis simply makes the point.
Now this of course isn't THE Genesis that will immediately spring to the mind of most folk, no, this was a band coming out of Los Angeles and playing the sounds which so epitomised the West Coast sounds of the late 60s. They were made up of four males and Sue Richman as female vocalist. Ostensibly the group's leader was Jack Ttanna, he'd previously played with The Sons of Adam and here doubles as rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist along with his female counterpart. Kent Henry, the lead guitarist, of course went on to join Steppenwolf. These facts speak volumes for the band's credentials as musicians. I must confess tho' to wishing that Sue Richmond had been given a larger part in the proceedings.
Unlike their British counterparts we have here no effete monotonous meanderings into the realms of so called "progressivism", rather we have eights songs, plus one post LP bonus track, most of which are straight to the point, punchy items in a variation of styles.
The album opens with a dual guitar attack on the ears, it really does take one by surprise, as "Angeline" developes into a great slice of pounding West Coast psyshedelia, which is repeated in "The Ten Second Song". However if this isn't your bag you can always be treated to a sublime treatment of baroque pop with "Gloomy Sunday". Should you fancy the mood to be tempered and your sense of hearing to have the assault lifted then drift away to the shimmering acoustic sound of "Girl Who Never Was" and ejoy the accompanying woodwinds.
However the bands opus magnum is reserved for the final track "World Without You". It opens simply enough as in harmony the two vocalists pose a question, which is then repeated, before the senses are surprised as guitars lift you off into a sixteen minute jam, but this isn't just mere guitar ramblings, here the moods change as rhythm and lead intervene and the bassist lays down an unfaltering foundation. Listening I couldn't other than say to myself that here and there I was made to think of Quicksliver Messenger Service and the clear, ringing sounds of the late, great John Cippolina, then Tripsichord Music Box came into view, not to mention Frumious Bandersnatch. Surely this is all very high praise, for an unknown and unheralded band to be mentioned in the same breath as all these giants of the West Coast scene. Maybe if you get hold of the CD you might be drawn to the same conclusion, even if you're not, I'm sure you won't be disappointed in what this Genesis has on offer.
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Nick
3.0 out of 5 stars NOT WHAT I THOUGHT IT WAS!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2014
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The music is OK but I thought I was ordering for my wife the album by Genesis as in the group with Peter Gabriel! Not being a Genesis expert myself I didn't realise this wasn't the same group albeit the title was. Therefore be careful when you order that this is definitely what you're looking for!!
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