Mad Man Moon & Robbery, Assault and Battery

Same Old Song, Done Me Wrong: In this episode of Mild Mannered Supermen, we continue our journey through Genesis's 1976 album A Trick of the Tail with a deep dive into two wildly different tracks: the emotional and mysterious “Mad Man Moon” and the theatrical fan favorite “Robbery, Assault and Battery.” We explore the possibility that “Mad Man Moon” reflects the emotional fallout of Peter Gabriel's departure from Genesis, examining Tony Banks's sweeping composition, the song's longing atmosphere, and its themes of searching, uncertainty, and change. Could this be Genesis quietly processing the loss of its former frontman while redefining its own identity? We also revisit the bizarre and charming world of “Robbery, Assault and Battery,” including a look at the band's rare 1976 promotional video — another fascinating glimpse into Genesis experimenting with visual storytelling years before MTV transformed music culture. From majestic Mellotron textures and emotional piano work to humor, character acting, and progressive rock storytelling, this episode captures Genesis at a turning point — balancing introspection with theatrical fun as the Phil Collins era fully begins to take shape. Join Mild Mannered Supermen as we unpack two of the most unique songs from A Trick of the Tail. #Genesis #MadManMoon #RobberyAssaultAndBattery #ATrickOfTheTail #PhilCollins #TonyBanks #SteveHackett #PeterGabriel #ProgRock #ProgressiveRock #ClassicRock #GenesisPodcast #MildManneredSupermen #70sRock #MusicHistory