Tony Banks has always been the member of Genesis to have been least successful when solo. He was a key part of Genesis from the beginning but is often portrade as the boring, unadventurous one. However, it was the contrasting musical talents of all the band members that made Genesis so good and Tony was a vital part. He penned or co-wrote many of their classics.
Some may think this view is not changed by this 1995 and so be it. However, I think the album does have a number of notable tracks on it.
The quiet calm of Wall of Sound or the more upbeat Only Seventeen have much to commend them. None of the tracks are embarrassing or bad. Just do not expect anything too radical. I bought the latest (2021) Steve Hackett solo album at the same time and Steve's album is very varied and dynamic. However, the contrast makes both worth having.
The closing epic, An Island In The Darkness is traditional Tony, with elements harking back to his first solo album has more to offer though. It is worth buying for this alone and includes the solid guitar solo at the end by Daryl Steurmer.
Overall, it is quite listenable but do not expect anything too way-out or radical in the way of Peter Gabriel.
Such an emotional album every track is so good,I have been a long term genesis fan and love tony banks keyboard playing,this is a great collaboration with jack hughes,I would recommend this album to anyone! Genesis fan or just a lover of great songs!