FOXTROT

First of all let me introduce myself, as this is my first revue. I'm 41 years old and i'm a prog fan since my 16. I lost track to prog music around my 25 and 3 years ago I found prog archives and my interest for this music reborn. I always love the bands from the classical era of prog, but after discover bands like Anglagard, Spock´s Beard, Porcupine Tree, Harmonium and many others I became a truly, unconditional fan. Hats off to PA!!!

I will start my revues with those records I think are truly master pieces and deserves 5 stars. After 2 rough gems (Trespass and Nursery Crime), Genesis publishes what is in my opinion the best prog album ever: Foxtrot. It's a flawless album with every note made perfect for every moment. At that time all the elements in the band became true perfectionist in their instruments, and play like a chamber music group. Can-Utility and the Coastliners is a perfect example of this. The melodies, harmonies and arrangements are so perfect that it could be composed by any classical musician.

As any super prog band, Genesis composed a long epic: Supper's Ready. Unlike epics from other bands, this one is composed like a rhapsody since it's a group of uninterrupted independent songs. 22 minutes of superb music, from mellow to swing to rock and roll.

If you are a fan of prog music, or even just a fan of good music, this is the must have in your record collection.