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SELLING ENGLAND BY THE POUND

Genesis

 

Symphonic Prog

4.65 | 4739 ratings

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Gilgamesh
5 stars This is without doubt the greatest prog album ever made. I was only 14 when it was released in 73. I was astounded when I first heard this album in 1973 - I didn't know music like this existed, as all my peers were listenig to all of the glam stuff. I cant understand those who slate The Battle of Epping Forest, because this was the first Genesis track I ever heard, and I am still amazed by the complexity of the lyrics / music. This track is 7/8 with a crazy tempo... Listen to the "it all began when..." section in the middle. Everyone still seems to rate the greenshields stamps higher than the 'Forest', but I don't get it. Epping Forest & the picture show are clearly the ones to go for!! I started listening to Genesis in 1973 and became a huge fan, who's interest was destroyed by the los of Gabriel. When he left, I lost interest!!

My rating of the most important Genesis albums is:

1. Selling England...

2. The Lamb...

3. Foxtrot

4. Nursery Crime

There are no other Genesis albums of any interest...

Ian

Gilgamesh | 5/5 |

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