“Rewiring Genesis – A Tribute To The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway,” a reimagined version of the Genesis classic album from the minds of Nick D’Virgilio and Mark Hornsby, is due out in 2 weeks on Nov 28th, 2025. Originally released in 2008 and out of print for years, this new release celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic Genesis album with new parts recorded, including by Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, and strings recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.
Now you can hear the version of “Counting Out Time” from the album HERE
Nick D’Virgilio says this about the track:
“‘Counting Out Time’ is one of my favorite songs on The Lamb. It’s such a fun track, and the lyrics play a big part in that. The middle section, where we go a little ‘New Orleans,’ was one of those great in-studio moments. As we were recording, one of the guys—John Hinchey, our incredible arranger and trombonist, I think—suggested we try a ‘second-line’ groove for the bridge, and it totally worked! I love that part. I also remember how much fun it was to sing this song; I cracked myself up more than once during that vocal session.”
You can hear the previous singles released from the collection here: “In The Cage” | “Fly On A Windshield/Broadway Melody of 1974” which features Steve Hackett on guitar.
D’Virgilio on the origins of the project:
“What seems like a lifetime ago, Mark Hornsby and I had the crazy idea to get a bunch of Nashville’s top musicians together and record The Colony Of Slippermen. We thought it would be fun to put a country-fied or bluegrass twist on that classic progressive rock song. I know it sounds nuts because it doesn’t get more prog than Slippermen. How on earth would we turn that into a bluegrass song? That seems ridiculous, right?
“But what happened at that first session was simply magical. A bunch of incredible professional players, most of whom knew Genesis of course, but had never heard The Lamb, let alone Slippermen, came into the studio and gave the song a really great feel and vibe. The way the song turned out was way beyond what I could have ever imagined. After we heard the finished Slippermen, we knew right away that we should attempt the entire record. The songwriting on The Lamb totally lends itself to some fun and creative interpretations. We feel we’ve been faithful to the original material but managed to create a version of The Lamb like you’ve never heard it before.
“Unfortunately, when we originally released this album back in 2008, we hit a couple of bumps in the road and it fell by the wayside. I always felt we should re-release it, particularly after I had received loads of enquiries asking what had happened to the album and where it could be purchased or heard. Mark and I agreed this should happen, especially after he was able to record the orchestra a couple of years ago at Abbey Road Studios for In The Cage. After hearing that, we knew there was no way the world should not get the chance to enjoy this piece of art.
And so, with some new parts recorded, including by Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, who kindly agreed to be involved, and with new mixes and re-mastering, 17 years after its original release, I’m thrilled that Rewiring Genesis – A Tribute To The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway is available once again.”
Mark Hornsby says this about the album:
“Our version of The Lamb started off as a group of studio musicians having fun and quickly turned into a challenge?! Could we do this? Perhaps we should have been asking: Should we do this! Nick nails this album, from the drumming to the vocals. He’s the only person I know that could not only pull this off, but do so in an interpretive and adaptive way. John Hinchey’s arrangements take it to another level and are really what makes our version of the album special.”
“Rewiring Genesis – A Tribute To The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway” is available as:
2LP in gatefold sleeve
2CD
Bandcamp download
Pre-order here: Burning Shed | The Band Wagon USA | Bandcamp