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For a while I would say "Oh yeah, Genesis is cool. Good band." For whatever reason, I played Selling England and they blew my mind, in love. Crazy musicianship. They're absolutely tight but each member has lots of independence. I guess this is just another way of thanking Prog Archives for its existence.

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You should sue them.

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The T wrote:

You should sue them.

Another delayed reaction, but that joke hit me too, so I sue you Tongue

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N-sz wrote:

For a while I would say "Oh yeah, Genesis is cool. Good band." For whatever reason, I played Selling England and they blew my mind, in love. Crazy musicianship. They're absolutely tight but each member has lots of independence. I guess this is just another way of thanking Prog Archives for its existence.

I had kind of the same experience with them. After hearing SEBTP, I was: "Alright. That sounds really good." But after Nursery Cryme, which also took me several listens to get, I was: "This is the s$%t!" I guess that's why I prefer it over Selling England - ample amounts of aggression on "Musical Box" and "Hogweed" ... among a few other reasons.

Edited by Dayvenkirq - July 18 2014 at 12:10

Dayvenkirq wrote:

N-sz wrote:

For a while I would say "Oh yeah, Genesis is cool. Good band." For whatever reason, I played Selling England and they blew my mind, in love. Crazy musicianship. They're absolutely tight but each member has lots of independence. I guess this is just another way of thanking Prog Archives for its existence.

I had kind of the same experience with them. After hearing SEBTP, I was: "Alright. That sounds really good." But after Nursery Cryme, which also took me several listens to get, I was: "This is the s$%t!" I guess that's why I prefer it over Selling England - ample amounts of aggression on "Musical Box" and "Hogweed" ... among a few other reasons.

It was Hogweed that convinced me to keep trying with them. Nursery Cryme is super outlandish and I love it. After this I'd have to say I just switched, with SEBTP as my favorite and the guitar in Firth of Fifth and After the Ordeal hold a special place in my heart Approve

calm_sea wrote:

Ah yes, it really is a wonderful feeling when Genesis really "clicks" with you. I wish I could feel that rush again. I'd been listening to Genesis for a couple of years, but they weren't yet my favorite band. One day I was listening to "The Musical Box" and I got that rush we music fans are always chasing when discovering new music, that "Holy s***, I really love this band." rush. There is nothing better. Go now, and consume all of the Genesis that you can. We'll be here when you need us.

Their sound is so rich and unlike anything else that looking back it's hard to believe I didn't immediately freak out the first time I heard them, but it's a perfect example, at least for me, of how easy it is to overlook brilliance. I agree, it's the best feeling; I couldn't get the music out of my head if I wanted to.

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M27Barney wrote:

..... THE No 1 Symphonic Prog Release of all time - though plenty of people units on this site ARE GOING TO ARGUE THE TOSS.....

their argument would be incorrect.....

Welcome to the magical world of Genesis! Isn't it a wonderful feeling when this band 'clicks' with you? Genesis are my absolute favorite band of all-time. From Trespass up to Wind & Wuthering is, for me, some of the greatest rock music ever recorded. There's just something incredible when Gabriel, Banks, Hackett, Rutherford, and Collins create music. I would highly suggest trying Foxtrot or Nursery Cryme next. I don't think you're 'ready' yet for The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, but don't ignore this masterpiece. It's simply amazing from start to finish. A lot of people prefer disc one to disc two, but I love them both equally. Happy listening! Cool

Edited by Mirror Image - July 18 2014 at 22:15

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