Private Parts & Pieces II: Back To The Pavilion

Private Parts & Pieces II: Back to the Pavilion was released in 1980 on the PVC Records label as the second installment in Anthony Phillips' ongoing solo series. Following his departure as a founding member of the band Genesis, Phillips began this project as a creative outlet for compositions that did not fit the scope of his formal studio albums, focusing heavily on delicate acoustic guitar work and intimate keyboard arrangements. The recording sessions aimed to capture a more spontaneous, introspective atmosphere, drawing heavily from his classical training and early folk influences.

The album was designed to showcase Phillips' multi-instrumental prowess and his penchant for pastoral, melodic structures. Unlike his more elaborate progressive rock productions, this record was conceived as a collection of snapshots and sketches, reflecting a period of transition in his career. It was received by fans of early Genesis as a quintessential demonstration of the 'gentle' side of the band's aesthetic, cementing Phillips' reputation as a master of the twelve-string guitar despite his departure from the mainstream limelight.