An Interesting Genesis Observation... - Progressive Rock Music Forum

"Seven Stones" is another one that stands out immediately, honestly. That and Salmacis are my two faves from Nursery Cryme.

"I am so prog, I listen to concept albums on shuffle." -KMac2021

TL;DR: Genesis "locked in their classic sound" with the track Fountain of Salmacis.

So since I'm on a Genesis kick as of late, I noticed something when listening to Trespass, Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, Selling England by The Pound, and The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway:

As much as I enjoy Trespass and Nursery Cryme, I can literally "feel" Genesis "getting their sound" once Fountain of Salmacis begins.

It's almost like they all woke up and everything clicked. This would be their style moving forward, and further expanded upon and exemplified on Foxtrot , SEBT, TLLDOB. Of course tracks like Musical Box and The Knife are Genesis staples, but let's be honest here: a lot of their attempts at epic prog didn't really click until Foxtrot. They were an above average band but nothing that could touch what would come on SEBT etc. I'd assert it started right at Fountain of Salmacis, the final track on Nursery Cryme.

When viewed chronologically, Genesis released a new record every October/November from 1970-1974. It's like walking down a hallway of paintings. The transition zone from early to classic Gabriel-era Genesis starts with Fountain of Salmacis for me.

Thoughts?

Edited by Frenetic Zetetic - January 15 2018 at 03:37

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Tom Ozric Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2005 Location: Olympus Mons Status: Offline Points: 15926	Posted: January 15 2018 at 03:58
	I think it started with Stagnation, but then I know nuttin’ Salmacis is insanely brilliant though!!

Frenetic Zetetic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 09 2017 Location: Now Status: Offline Points: 9233	Posted: January 15 2018 at 03:55
	"Seven Stones" is another one that stands out immediately, honestly. That and Salmacis are my two faves from Nursery Cryme.
	*"I am so prog, I listen to concept albums on shuffle." -KMac2021*

Mortte Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 11 2016 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 5538	Posted: January 15 2018 at 03:48
	I think you´re right. Except I think also "Seven Stones" has also that same "true Genesis sound" as "Salmacis". To me Nursery is anyway their absolutely masterpiece among Foxtrot, Selling and Lamb, although it mostly has that "pre-Genesis" feeling.

Frenetic Zetetic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 09 2017 Location: Now Status: Offline Points: 9233	Posted: January 15 2018 at 03:36
	TL;DR: Genesis "locked in their classic sound" with the track Fountain of Salmacis. So since I'm on a Genesis kick as of late, I noticed something when listening to Trespass, Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, Selling England by The Pound, and The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: As much as I enjoy Trespass and Nursery Cryme, I can literally "feel" Genesis "getting their sound" once Fountain of Salmacis begins. It's almost like they all woke up and everything clicked. This would be their style moving forward, and further expanded upon and exemplified on Foxtrot , SEBT, TLLDOB. Of course tracks like Musical Box and The Knife are Genesis staples, but let's be honest here: a lot of their attempts at epic prog didn't really click until Foxtrot. They were an above average band but nothing that could touch what would come on SEBT etc. I'd assert it started right at Fountain of Salmacis, the final track on Nursery Cryme. When viewed chronologically, Genesis released a new record every October/November from 1970-1974. It's like walking down a hallway of paintings. The transition zone from early to classic Gabriel-era Genesis starts with Fountain of Salmacis for me. Thoughts? Edited by Frenetic Zetetic - January 15 2018 at 03:37
	*"I am so prog, I listen to concept albums on shuffle." -KMac2021*