Closest you'll ever get to Gabriel-era Genesis!
by Spradlinn on 11/20/12Wilbur Theater - BostonRating: 5 out of 5Had no idea what to expect, seeing a 'tribute band' of my favorite band ever, Genesis. I was skeptical. But, The Musical Box was impeccable. These guys nailed The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, a pretty much impossible album to cover! Every member was top notch and the lead singer sold the whole event, as Peter Gabriel. He has PG's voice down to a T, as well as his mannerisms, stage moves, costumes and even between-song banter, even softly clearing his throat between sentences, as Gabriel does to this day. The one word that comes to mind with this band is 'reverence'. Every member uses the identical instruments (ARP synths, mellotrons, Rickenbacker basses, Gibson Les Pauls, Premier drums and Collin's percussion battery, various pedals and effects,etc.) the original band did in 1975. And they play every part lovingly, faithfully and confidently. But the feeling I got is these guys love Genesis and are devoted to recreating this music with the passion the original band did. They weren't just mimicking Genesis, they were channeling them, and bringing the power of that music back to our ears, today. I'm pretty sure The Musical Box will blow you away if you're a fan of Genesis. Give them a shot. Bravo, boys!