NURSERY CRYME

I'm not sure what intelligence I could add to all the reviews of this classic that hasn't been said before by others. But, what the heck... This, along with Trick of the Tail, are my favorite Genesis releases. On this prog monster we have 3 classic long tracks, "The Musical Box", "Giant Hogweed", and The Fountain of Salmacis" (Peter knew his Greek Mythology!) mixed in with some wonderful shorter tunes. "Hogweed" and, another classic from TOTT, "Squonk" may be the top of the list of all Genesis IMHO, at least. "For Absent Friends" is the best short composition to come from this band. Touching lyrics and beautiful guitar work mean I never tire of this tune. Not even 2 minutes long!!!! I WISH it was 10. "Harold the Barrel" is in the same vein as "Get em Out by Friday", kinda weird vaudlvilian (spelling?) Prog! Cool. As is everything on this album. Is there a proghead out there without this release? Maybe, but a rare beast!