Trespass (album)

Trespass is the second studio album by the British rock band Genesis, released in October 1970 on Charisma Records. The album marked a significant step in the band's development, featuring a more progressive and sophisticated sound compared to their debut album, From Genesis to Revelation.

Trespass showcases Genesis's emerging signature style, characterized by lengthy, complex compositions, intricate instrumentation, and Peter Gabriel's theatrical vocals. The album features a mix of pastoral folk elements and harder-edged rock passages, with prominent use of acoustic guitars, Mellotron, and Tony Banks's keyboard arrangements.

Notable tracks on Trespass include "Looking for Someone," "White Mountain," "Stagnation," and the side-long epic "The Knife." These songs explore themes of mythology, nature, and societal commentary.

While Trespass did not achieve significant commercial success upon its initial release, it is considered a pivotal album in Genesis's discography, laying the groundwork for their subsequent progressive rock masterpieces. It also introduced elements that would become trademarks of the band's sound and established their identity within the burgeoning progressive rock scene. The album is highly regarded by fans and critics as an important early work in the Genesis catalog.