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It's a weird album with a few tracks I liked, not that excited about it though.
On the nose vokalisti ei kansaa miellyttä... Progessa ei päätä ei häntää.. Huoh sanoo kuuntelija..
Peter Gabriel is better without genesis. Genesis is better without Peter gabriel.
buenardium
Dancing with The Moonlit Knight - 8.5/10 I Know What I Like - 7.5/10 Firth of Fifth - 8.5/10 More Fool Me - 8.5/10 The Battle of Epping Forest - 7.5/10 After The Ordeal - 8.5/10 The Cinema Show - 8.5/10 Aisle of Plenty - 7.5/10 TOTAL - 65/80
Not my cup of tea
Dancing with the moonlit knight: banger 5/5 song I know what I like: wel een vibe 3/5 Firth of Fifth: crazy piano intro, iets te chaotisch wel 3/5 More Fool me: nice langszaam met goeie vocale harmonieeen 4/5 The Battle of Epping forest: goede momenten maar te praat achtig 3/5 After the ordeal: nice strumming en goeie harmonie 4/5 The cinema show: 3/5 Aisle of Plenty: 3/5
Makes me want to watch the animated LOTR movie. Did not age well overall, but still an enjoyable listen.
Enjoyable set of songs. Would listen again
As far as prog rock and pop goes, this is the tops. So fun, so proficient, just a good time! A big commitment though, I couldn't finish !
Some seriously long tracks, but an amazing display. Loved The Cinema Show!
What am I listening to?
Not a particularly compelling prog rock album.
This is the legendary Genesis I've heard about. I'm a little blown away, and Phil Collins has gained favor with me after many years of decrying his solo catalogue. Rating four stars without fully digesting because I think it deserves it.
Look I love prog rock. And I love some Genesis. For whatever reason this album has never done it for me in the ways I see it placed amongst the best of the best in the genre. There are great bits but a lot of this feels off to me and wholly uninteresting. Again I lack the why behind my observation but this album feels like a over the top campy and foppish British lad caricature
Powerfully constructed songs and creative lyrics makes it a great album. Favourite songs: Dancing With The Moonlit Knight; Aisle of Plenty.
Not sure what to make of it. Not the best prog but alright
I'm a fan of both, the proggy and the poppy Genesis. This my favorite Gabriel led era album or lat least the one I listen to the most. Musically it's a pleasure to listen to and really seems to unveil different aspects the more you listen to it. The only knock is sometimes the "Britishness" get's a bit old.
I should just copy and paste my prog rock album reviews because they’re always the same. Musically complex and played with a high degree of skill, usually long and self indulgent but occasionally interesting enough to remember to pay attention. This all may come across as negative but that’s an overly pessimistic interpretation of the review.
Not much of a prog fan. This record seemed rambling and unfocused. Maybe I just don't get the genre.
It's fine. A little too self-indulgent for me. My biggest problem with most prog rock is the same problem I have with jam bands, I forget what song I'm listening to by the time they finally get to the end of it. But it's technically very good, and some of the songs were interesting, if a little long.
Selling England by the Pound was quite an enjoyable listen. The way that Genesis were able to weave in all the guitar and drum solos, with the themes of England "selling it's soul to America". They've done this in a way that is almost whimsical in nature, and I barely noticed the almost 60 minute runtime! Best: Firth Of Fifth Worst: After The Ordeal
It was pleasant, and I like the history behind the album, but the album itself as a listening experience is just so-so in my opinion.
This is interesting only from the perspective of where they came from. I'd love to hear a later date album on the list. Otherwise, how bizarre.
Sucks. Length of the songs suck. The Phil Collins drum solos sucks. Sucky album.
I love this album and I have since high school. Hard to believe how fast 50 years can go by. Here's to Genesis and all of their great music, together and apart.
I thought it was alright. Pretty cinematic but nothing that kept me wanting to replay any song. A fine experience on its own though.
Prog opus that starts off strong but then becomes a bit to twee and whimsical for its own good. I've got to be honest - I prefer the Phil Collins lead Genesis over this one. Best Tracks: Dancing With the Moonlit Knight; I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe); Firth of Fifth
I went in fully expecting not to like it and it was.. Okay? I actually liked it more much more than I thought. Was it great? No. Would I purposefully put it on again? Probably not. Would I skip every songs if I heard it again? Definitely not. Side not of appreciation for the few last songs that close the album. It really ends on a high note
Felt like it faded away rather than built up to triumph
couple of classics
This was simultaneously impressive and idiotic.
A masterpiece. Progressive rock in its purest form. Lyrically clever and inventive - Peter Gabriel at his whimsical best. Musically original, adventurous, yet moving - Tony Banks at his canorous best. An essential album for any student or lover of music.
This is largely self-indulgent trash.
I keep forgetting how good Collins could drum and Gabriels voice is great.
Quintessential 70s prog silliness. I wasn’t looking forward to playing this but I enjoyed it more than Pink Floyd/ Yes etc. Maybe doesn’t take itself that seriously so ends up closer to The Kinks than King Crimson?
Pretty good ig, 3.5?
These long ass fucking songs This is way weorder than I thought it would be. Very King Crimson-y. 2
I don’t love prog rock, but it’s amazing how modern this sounds for being recorded in 1973.
Pretty typical album of the 70s prog rock genre. Peter Gabriel is the vocalist on all but one of the tracks. Phil Collins sings on the other and, as a ballad, it is the least progressive in terms of style. Some songs are really long as prog rock songs tend to be. Phill Collins' drumming is pretty interesting. Steve Hackett contributes some cool riffs. Tony Banks' keyboard seem to dominate most songs. Overall, it's a good album if you like prog rock.
Goddamn, I bloody love Genesis! This is one of my favourites too! Easy 4 stars as I know it’ll be a bit odd for some so it’s not perfect!
3.75
I'm just really not a prog rock guy and this album is full on prog. I find it kind of exhaustingly all over the place. The constant time signature changes and super long songs simultaneously bore and annoy me. I've liked later era Genesis albums but this one doesn't do much for me. If I want long, winding songs I'll always go to something like the Grateful Dead over this type of prog rock. Standout Tracks: Firth of Fifth, Aisle of Plenty
A lot of these songs feel like it’s just a dude singing and messing about and then it gets serious. Very children story like songs I noticed that the first songs gets resampled in the song “checkmate” by Apathy Wouldn’t really listen to the entire album again, but worth a listen
Some pretty great epic tracks on here. Phil Collins voice really shines through, though the instruments used tend to feel quite dated now, and many tracks overstay their welcome.
Feels like I'm in a Robin Hood film
Genesis immer irgendwie ein blinder Fleck für mich, man muss aber das Songwriting hier respektieren, auch wenn ich hier nur 2-3 Sachen wirklich gut fand. Gitarre natürlich der Wahnsinn, macht Spaß, hat meine Meinung von Genesis jetzt aber nicht groß verändert
lo que se dice DISCAZO. 9/10
Truly masterful. I don't know if this was their progrock or poprock era but I head elements of both and it all was amazing.
pretty good tbh
I don't know what just happened but i dig it
ok boomed
Never heard of this band, and it's a band from the 70s so my expectations were low. Was pleasantly surprised. The first track starts out kind of weak but picks up pretty quickly. They definitely got an "ok?!" from me. This seems like a niche band, but a lot of the things they do with their guitars are things that I would expect to hear from much more modern music. I like that these guys are experimental with their sound. Not a fan of how long the songs are. They suffer from being a band of the 70s and the tropes that follow that. A strong 3/5
Pareceu-me uma série de tentativas de fazer uma sinfonia a partir do rock. Não reconheço como progressivo, pois não tenho envolvimento suficiente com a ideia geral.
Proggy
I am here for this opening track! THIS IS SUCH A FUN DREAMY PROG ROCK ALBUM!
The occasionally melodic descends to the unbearable and unlistenable in this uneven, immature, meandering prog rock soundscape. If there's to thing I don't like in this world it's hippies and Tories and in this jumble of an album Phil Collins casts a long horrific shadow
I always thought genesis was one of those schlocky 80s band. This album was actually good.
Perhaps my favorite prog rock album yet. When the bass kicks in at around 6 minutes into Firth of Fifth, WOW. Some of the most technical drumming I've heard in a minute. How can he keep those time signatures?? So much movement through the songs
The vocals: emotional and well-delivered The melodies: varied and soulful The drums: https://tinyurl.com/msvu3ddx In all seriousness, this one surprised me in a great way. Layered and proggy without feeling like a product of its time, as so many other prog bands of the era do. There are times the guitar and drums reminded me heavily of Yes without delving into the more experimental, abstracted side that sometimes lacks an emotional beat.
Ah, prog rock. I hate it. I mean, Peter's cool, Phil's cool, the musicianship is great - and I totally appreciate bands that experiment. Let's play with time signatures and instrumentations - see what's possible and maybe inspire some future bands. Kudos for doing that. I just don't care.
Genesis was not a band I grew up with so I'm hearing much of this for the first time. This brand of prog is not one I've explored much either. The music is dense, expertly layered, and is truly a masterclass in musicianship. The guitar playing in particular is phenomenal. In general, the music clearly has had some British folk revival influence thrown in with a healthy does of jazz insofar as Genesis experiments with time signature changes and interesting chord changes. Of course, this album is marked by the long suite-like songs that go through several movements. It's overwhelming to a new listener, but I can imagine that this would really grow on me. Unfortunately, the synth has not aged well, but the whole of the album as layered as it is holds up well. I also really enjoy the lyrical references to Ancient Greece and the Middle Ages.
Bit of a hard listen, this one.. Whimsical, abstract, with folky-psychedelic undertones, but somewhat hollow (to my ears).
Class
Lähtee yllättävän lupaavasti, heti tokan biisin jälkeen innostus lopahtaa. Tosin soittajista kuulee, että heillä ei, joten fiiliksestä pisteet. Ja keskiaika- / vanha Englanti -teemasta (yllättävän tyypillinen näissä levyissä).
Ymmärrän, että 70-luvun alun esteettinen ilmapiiri rohkaisi (proge)muusikoita tiettyihin ratkaisuihin sointukulkujen ja pehmeän karmeiden stemmojen osalta, mutta eikö kukaan maininnut heille edes heidän kilinkaliniensa ja tilulilujensa hölmöydestä? Minkälaisia ystäviä heillä oikein oli? Sääli sinänsä, koska esim. avausbiisin kitarakuviot ovat melko vastustamattomia.
This is such a ‘majestic’ record, the epics are great and the tracks sound very well produced. First impressions, very good. Favourites: #1 / #2 / #3 #4 / #7
way better than i expected.
Cat: Fuck yeah
I'd never really heard this part of the Genesis catalog. Very enjoyable and some amazing skill went into this.
Best Song: More Fool Me. The prototypical "ditty". Everything about this song seems ethereal. Fairytale. The musical equivalent of sitting in a windy field of wild grasses, with nothing to do but sit. Worst Song: The Cinema Show. It's not that it's bad, it's just needlessly long, without anything that interesting to say. Overall: This feels like an album that understands the utility of vocal harmonies and - maybe more importantly - uses them judiciously to maximize their effect. The vocals feel like the obvious source of interest, but the backing instrumentals really fucking jam, sometimes. Feels like tall Hobbit music.
although I love Prog Rock, I haven't listened to any album by Genesis before, so this was my first one. I liked the influence of classical music and folk on this record and although I didn't liked it at first, I started to really appreciate it the more I got into it. No song is not interesting and good although I think that The Battle of Epping Forest felt a bit streched. Not because it is over 11 minutes long, I got no problem with that (Songs like Close to the Edge, Dogs or Echoes are some of my favs. and they are over 17min), but rather because it had a lack of chord progression imo. All in all really good and a 4/5
Early Genesis, prog rock take
Today's album is the fifth studio album by prog rock supergroup Genesis. The group consists of Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel, along with Steve Hackett, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford. The album was a departure from the more rock oriented previous album, Foxtrot, and a return to the more prog heavy sound of their early records. Peter Gabriel had some wild getups at the time, with his glow in the dark face paint, and reverse mohawk. His nonsensical lyrics send the listener on a tour of this midieval landscape, with subtle injections of humour at times. One such instance occurred during the song The Battle of Epping Forest, when he says: It all began when I went on a tour, Hoping to find some furniture, I followed a sign, it said Beautiful Chest, It led to a lady who showed me her best ... He's singing about a Woman's tits. This prog rock is more of a "nerdy prog rock" with the mystical folklike feel of the songs. Overall, not a bad album at all, once you settle in and accept the weirdness and constant tempo changes. Phil Collins drum work on this record is tight! I'd never heard this album before, and although not as good as prog rock masters King Crimson or Rush, it is still pretty good in its own right. Favourite songs: Dancing With the Moonlit Knight, Firth of Fifth, The Battle of Epping Forest, The Cinema Show, I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) Least favourite songs: Aisle of Plenty 4/5
Not bad. Would I listen to it again? Unlikely. As prog rock goes, it wasn't unbearable.
It's hard for me to be objective about this album, given how into it I was when was 14 years old. Admittedly much of it is self indulgent prog rock bollocks, but what magnificent bollocks! The guitar solo from Steve Hackett in Firth of Fifth is worth the price of admission alone.
this rules
loved the medieval vibrations i was sensing. the journeys these songs take you on are super cool. even though there were parts i felt weren't to my liking, they still all contributed to the atmosphere of the album, which i did like. it was adventurous and fantastical. i lack the words to really describe how the music sounded but if this is prog rock then i like it. is it?
Like a psychedelic garden party where the gnomes start jamming and then the mad hatter takes you on a tour of buckingham palace. Ridiculously English folky. 7/10
Ehh it was fine. Not a super prog rock person.
Literally everything on this album was done better on Emerson Lake and Palmer's "Brain Salad Surgery".
prog rock is so weird. but this was a banger 10/10
PG was apparently worried the long instrumentals would get boring, I think the long wacky lyrics are more of a concern. but everything else here is undeniable genius
every other song on this album is 8+ minutes long and super cool. the other songs were fine, not bad by any means
Schysst platta. Med lite inlyssning kan den bli jävligt bra.
Alright, now I feel kind of bad for never really giving Genesis any sort of attention. This kinda slapped. I'll have to explore the other Gabriel albums now...
i did not like it
I admit my eyes rolled when I saw this - but it’s a delight.
i like it
All I knew about this album beforehand is it's one of my dad's favourites. Within 2 minutes I thought I was going to hate it. First listen through, I'm not sure whether it's genius or terrible. The sarcasm/juxtaposition of writing a battle ballad about an east end cockney brawl is ridiculous, but in an amazing or awful way? After the second listen through I think it's more the former. Very rarely after a couple of listens am I still utterly conflicted about an album. One to revisit, for absolute certain.
It's interesting, but not my cup of tea. It's crazy how little this Genesis resembles the I've that got famous in the 80's
I thought I liked Genesis, but this was not it
Holy shit, this is awful. I knew that Genesis was very different before the pop songs they produced in the 80s, but I hadnt heard it before. Having now experienced it, I guess its good that they split up later to make better stuff independently. 1/5
honestly, couldn't listen to it in full. boring and annoying.
Parts of this sound like YES, but it's not.
Not what I expected at all
I really am not a fan of this early Genesis
Meh
Ugh. This is hot garbage. All the old Gennesis is.
Not their best in my opinion. Those last two songs could be 4 total of they just ended then on time...
Liking the instrumentals but not the singing parts.
Un rollo, lo siento ...
je me suis bien fait chier
Prog rock can be so fucking weird. Expert musicians purposely playing off kilter, whacked-out music with jarring time signature shifts, sudden tempo shifts, and nonsense nursery rhyme lyrics. I don't understand it. Arty bollocks, this one.
I know what I like and I like what I know. True dat
I love solo Peter Gabriel. I am contemptuous to solo Phil Collins. I’d previously only heard latter day Genesis that was reductive boring FM pop. This is worse. It’s actually worse than the Brian Eno record which is really a new low charted for this list.
While I do have a lot of Peter Gabriel and Post-Peter Genesis in my collection, I haven't spent much time on their time together. That being said, I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, especially The Cinema Show, which is very Genesis regardless of lineup. 3/5
A band I’ve always meant to spend more time with. I’ve always had a copy of Invisible Touch (just picked up an OG the other day) and I know the Lamb Lies Down very well. HUGE fan of Gabriel’s solo stuff and a fan of Collins’ solo stuff but never dug into the rest of their catalog. I mean I’ve heard this but never gave it the time it probably deserves. I have a feeling this is exactly the kind of music that people who hate prog rock are talking about when they say they hate prog rock. It’s very English. Very noodly. Very full of itself. I’m honestly not sure where I fall half way through it. I’m still mixed on my third listen. There are parts I really dig then there are parts where it makes me want to stuff things in my ears. I have a feeling this is not the best starting place.
I have to like Genesis, my Mum says so. My childhood was filled with Genesis, but I can't really remember much of it. I think my Mum (and Dad, come to think of it), were more into post-Gabriel Genesis, so this is fairly new to me. Although I have just reached up to a CD rack near my and pulled a cassette tape out, and it is 'A Trick of the Tail' if that counts. Rambling a bit, JUST LIKE THIS FIRST SONG, am I right?! Kidding, this is great so far. The bass sounds great, I always hear the bass first. Lovely record, just sit back, relax, and listen to the stories. 3 / 5 stars.
Not really my genre of choice, but I appreciate what they did here. As far as prog goes this is better than most I’ve been forced to listen to before.
I thought this was pretty cool. Definitely different, rooted in atmospheres and suites instead of traditional pop song structures, and I think it works for the intended vision. Very pastoral/medieval English vibes, with a big sweeping sound. In my head I always associate them with 80s synth and solo Phil Collins, so I'm interested to explore more of the Gabriel-era stuff.
Just not a fan of Peter Gabriel Genesis.
I listened to this at least twice and I’ve got to say there are both Peter Gabriel albums and Genesis albums I prefer. Having said that it was good but probably only a high 3*
Enjoyable.
Immersive best listened to as a whole album rather than individual tracks
Great album but the organ and piano, while technically skilled, did not hit my ears right. Brilliant cacophony.
This was not a good start to my day. Almost as bad as ABBA.
This is a big no from me. I like a couple of Genesis songs (and individual songs from Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel) but this album is just a load of progressive, experimental rubbish to my ears. Long fables over music at 10 mins long that are neither memorable or enjoyable to hear.
I'm the kind of person that listens to the beat before I pay attention to the lyrics and I was hooked on the first song. It transitions so well with different sounds. All the songs mesh so well together its so mesmerizing. Also just found out Phil Collins is in the group love that. Only disliked one song and the rest was just transcending. Very much would want to listen to this on psychedelics.
One of my older sibling use to listen to it when I was a kid; not a fan then and not a fan now.
3.6/5
"Selling England by the Pound" is the fifth studio album by English progressive rock band Genesis. Genesis' label Charisma gave them extra time to write and record this album after the success of their previous album "Foxtrot" which they took advantage of. The album has themes of English folk culture and the increase of American influence. I have to be honest, I'd have tough time picking that up if I didn't read it: these songs can and do wander. The album reach #3 in the UK and #70 in the US. Peter Gabriel singing a capella opens "Dancing with the Moonlight Knight." This song goes in all sorts of different directions (well, we are in the prime prog time frame): piano to organ and guitar to a faster pace jazz to a 12-string guitar which sounds like a harp. It's a counter to the English press who thought they were trying to please the US audience. The only single was "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)." It was inspired by The Beatles and has a great chorus. The story of Jacob who wants the stay the way he is and doesn't want to strive for great things. One of my favorite Genesis' songs. The 9-minute "Firth of Filth" has a piano open, a Gabriel flute solo and interesting time signatures. Firth is a Scottish river. "The Battle of Epping Forest" was inspired by East London gangs fighting in Epping Forest. Opening marching drums and more flute. Tony Banks really shines on the keys and organ. The album continues with one more lengthy song in the 11-minute "The Cinema Show." It has two parts with the first one featuring a 12-string guitar, flute and oboe. It then transitions to a keyboard-guitar heavy song. Neil Peart has said he was a huge fan of this album and this last song part sounded like it belonged on Rush's "2112." This album sounded great. The music is technical and all the band musicians stand out at times. Sure, they could have cut some of this down but, what the heck, you're in 1973 and a prog band. If you're a prog music fan, you'll like this.
Lol 5/8 tracks are 8+ minutes long. 👉👁️
Would probably like more if I was paying attention
Some surprisingly interesting moments early on but the rest of it kinda washed over me
I thought I was going to like this a lot less than I did. Yes, it's overblown prog nonsense, but it's actually listenable nonsense a lot with a better eye for a tune than, say, Yes.
Very interesting, felt ahead of its time in parts. Can see how much they've influenced rock music Wanted it to build to something more, like a specific "here is what we're trying to say" moment
As somebody that is admittedly pretty averse to Medieval fantasy in general, the idea of that being the theme for a concept album made by some of the most self-indulgent (but extremely talented) musicians was already a red flag. This is one book you absolutely can judge by its cover. It's so eager to jam in any idea it feels like at any time without any thought if it flows. The lyrics are comically awful but the drums are cool. This ain't it. 1/5
I prefer prog when it progresses towards something more than a random assemblage of noises.
Ugh. I've avoided this for so long. I've never listened to old Genesis. Could not escape their 80s pop stuff. It was actually a pleasant listen for the most part. It's like Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins and some weird amazing guitarist had a band in the 70s. I ended up with positive feelings on this one. Cool
3. Enjoyed listening, but probably won't come back for seconds.
Genesis has had better in my opinion, this isn’t their best album. It just feels a little- not boring but “plain”. There just wasn’t anything out of this world about it. It was still good, but average.
"Me? I'm just a lawn mower. You can tell by the way I walk." That line alone might be enough to divide the 5s and 1s. The musicianship and creativity on this album are nearly unparalleled in "popular music" history. I could do 5 separate listens to focus on each member of the band. Also more people should be aware of how absolutely insanely great a drummer Phil Collins was. Give me Gabriel-Genesis all day every day. Fking brilliance. 10/10 5 stars.
Peak Gabriel. Such a magnificent blend of poignance, whimsy and majesty.
Has its momemts
This is so nerdy and wonky, and I love it
Firth or Fifth
Banger
things are getting whimsical
Absolutely bloody brilliant. Best album so far (over 500 albums in). This might even be better than 'The Lamb..' Superb musicianship, wonderful songwriting, and Peter Gabriel. I'll take this to my desert island, please.
Not great Prog Rock album
Pretty experimental for prog rock. Never too experimental, but perhaps that’s why I found myself becoming bored with it. Was pretty repetitive and no big change up throughout the album. Enjoyable and entertaining, but that’s all. 3/5
Disregarding the unnecessary breather of 'After the Ordeal', this is all peak Peter Gabriel bright-mind creativity backed by a remarkable ensemble. Early Genesis is much more provocative and interesting than the later more successful era of the band, and 'SEBTP' is an epic testament to that. Favorite Track: 'The Battle of Epping Forest'
Good in spots, actually very good in spots. The problem is that it's typical of prog: too up it's own ass, too long, and sometimes goes places that I don't really want to go to. I think I could grow to like it more but I'm not really planning to revisit any time soon.
I’m not usually a fan of prog rock, but I liked this. I don’t think I’d listen to it again but I enjoyed it all the same. This was a quirky album that I felt had hints of glam rock at times.
Very good prog rock album. Quite weird but that's to be expected from this genre.
Huh. I hesitated to listen to this because I expected the worst but it's actually pretty good. Cute sound, held my attention for the entire duration
my notes disappeared but this is one of the worst albums ive ever heard
muy bueno
Ik heb (of had) niet heel veel met Genesis, niet dat ik weet in ieder geval, ik dacht toch altijd dat het redelijk jaren '80 doorsnee rock was. Maar dit album is echt wel interessant hoor. Dit gaat echt richting folk prog ofzo, een mengeling die ik niet echt eerder gehoord heb, behalve bij Magna Carta dan denk ik. Ik zit er op het moment van schrijven pas drie nummers in, maar weet nu al dat dit er eentje is om later nog eens bij terug te komen. En na het hele album ben ik nog steeds van mening dat dit erg interessant is. Ik twijfel wel altijd met 5 sterren geven, want misschien valt het bij een tweede keer luisteren wel tegen, maar laten we het gewoon doen. Je moet ook niet al te terughoudend zijn als je iets wel gewoon leuk vindt.
Talented musicians making weird 10 minute long renaissance fair prog rock bollocks
Ah, prog rock. If this doesn't say "I'm a white Englishman who's over 40" then probably nothing would. Technically very adept. At times odd. At more times, boring. Overwrought and showboaty.
Timeless classic
Bit all over the place. Whilst I enjoy whimsy, this went a bit too far.
Good time. Firth of Filth is wonderful.
Not for me.
LP
Wanted to like it but did not. It was not good. Cinema Show gave me laughable visions of an SNL skit. Gave it a 2 because I like later stuff and heard glimpses of it from Phil and Peter
Poor man’s Pink Floyd?
I know they all put around the same time, but it felt like they had a little Emerson LP mixed and some Pink, and their own style to the mix and this was a great listen. Very contrasting melodies within each song. Really enjoyed. TBz 1. Firth of Fifth 2. Dancing with the Moonlight Knight 3. Aisle of Plenty 4. I Know What I Like
Too weird and waay too long of songs. Aisle of Plenty saves this from a 1 star. Very British. Be better Phil
Very inconsistent and at times agitating to listen to with how long some songs clock at. Not my cup of tea, though I did really enjoy the drumming.
I could listen to members of Genesis sing "Picnic, Picnic, Picnic" for eight hours straight, and it would still be worth it for 'Firth of Fifth' alone.
Selling England By the Pound will probably always feel like a first love to me. I have listened to this countless times, own multiple editions and never grow tired of anything about it. It contains everything I love about the Peter Gabriel-era. Amazing prog-suites in "Dancing With the Moonlit Knight", "Firth of Fifth", "The Cinema Show" and the monster that it "The Battle of Epping Forest". Beautiful classical inspired pieces like "After the Ordeal" and enough British references to scare off almost anyone. This is also Hackett, Rutherford and Collins at the absolute height of their career, delivering one awe-inspiring performance after another. I know many people insist on The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway being the better Genesis record. But they are wrong. Plain and simple.
Yep, overblown, ridiculous...incredibly british/pythonesque...quite fun
I enjoyed this slightly more than I expected to, especially as Genesis were reviled by the punks and post-punks I grew up with.
Genesis - Selling England By The Pound https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kkgAn92SdFt_nUYmDjGo8jyKGKnQ_AM8Q 1-Dancing With The Moonlight Knight 2-I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) 3-Firth Of Fifth 4-More Fool Me 5-The Battle Of Epping Forest 6-After The Ordeal 7-The Cinema Show 8-Aisle Of Plenty
I wish the longer songs were split up because I enjoyed individual parts of them. Ahead of its time
Excellent album and massively influential for a lot of my favorite bands. Top-notch level of musicianship and ambition. I fucking love Genesis.
Well that was certainly interesting. Easy to see why PG, MR and PC had musical differences, it's not very Mike and the mechanics, and it's all the better for it. Will be giving another few listens to decide if it's a classic, but the battle of Epping forest stood out as a potential epic.
Moosic
Very very prog
What the actual ... this album is so weird and not in a good way. It's all over the place, mixing cloying folk melodies with experimental prog. I offically hate the first song, but then there are some cool moments here and there, but then they are immediately ruined by cloyingly pretty lute plucking or a flute solo. I *like* prog. I *like* folk. I like folksy rock, too. But this combination is the worst. Heck, I even thought I liked Genesis, but this is terrible ... clearly they got better with time.
not my cup o tea
I reallyliked this album, This gave me a a feeling of a very high energy Rush-like album
Lengthy prog rock and I'm for it!
That shit was proggy AF boiiiiiii
Ugh. Genesis, you disappoint me.
Two bits about the recording process from "Selling England By The Pound's" Wikipedia page are very meaningful in shaping my opinion of this music. "'Dancing with the Moonlit Knight' evolved from a number of short piano pieces composed by Gabriel, which was combined with some of Hackett's guitar figures to make up the track." ...and... "Two sections that were brought into the sessions from the start were a simple guitar riff that Hackett had been playing that the band liked and wanted to develop further and became 'I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe),' and three bits from Banks that he initially thought were for different songs but were instead used in the final arrangement of 'Firth of Fifth.' The third section developed early on became the opening of 'The Battle of Epping Forest,' and the band repeatedly performed these three pieces daily for a short while which Banks thought resulted in the latter song being too overworked." Just the latter song!? Almost all of it is overworked! And disjointed. Even more so than most progressive rock, I feel. Most songs had parts I liked. And most songs had parts I really didn't like. I had never heard early Genesis before, and I'm amazed by how different it is from their 80s output. I knew both Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins were in the group, but I had never known that Gabriel was the original lead singer and that I only know their music from after Collins took over as singer. I'm actually shocked that the only two Genesis albums on the list are from the Gabriel era, especially considering they had way more hits (and ones that seemed to stand the test of time) in the Collins era, especially on "Invisible Touch."
This album really annoys me. The genesis of the concept had to be, “let’s make a bad, but not terrible, annoying album.” The guitar solo on the back half of Firth Of Fifth is Gilmore-esque. The album also annoys me because I want to give it a 1 star for annoying me, but it’s not bad enough. I have standards (feel free to disagree)!
Good prog rock album
Awful
Wanky and pretentious but still very much enjoyed
Love Genesis and this album is great!
Never understood the hype for Genesis. Still don't.
Prog Monday continues (Tull, Yes and now Genesis)! My uncle used to play this when I was a kid, so I have fond memories. First half is really great, if totally up its own arse. Battle of Epping Forest is pretty stupid and knocks it down a point.
Classic prog album, one of my favorite album of all time. For me this is a perfect album, with incredible instrumental work, especially from Tony Banks and Steve Hackett.
4.25
To experimental to me
increíble progresivo
Self-important, self-indulgent, bloated, unnecessarily complicated…and I’m here for it. Would have to be close to (if not) their best record.
Niet goed, niet slecht. Af en toe wat gave wendingen, maar niet overtuigend.
When Genesis was in its earlier progressive rock days with Peter Gabriel still lead singer, the music had a mythological feeling, a walk between the “sacred and the profane” and a dark wit. It was before my time, but it must have been great to catch their live performances which had theatrical elements, costumes and makeup etc. In fact, “More the Fool Me” almost feels like an intermission in a play, with Collins on vocals for this one, and I can almost imagine Gabriel is backstage changing costumes. It’s a fine enough song, but it’s the only one that feels out of flow with the rest of the album. Written and sung by Collins, it seems to me to foreshadow the more romance centered pop music Genesis would put out after Gabriel left for his solo career. The earlier prog rock days are my preferred time for Genesis, and this is a great album I’m glad is on the list. Along with it I’d recommend “Foxtrot” and “The Lamb Lies down on Broadway” if more classic Genesis is wanted.
The only way I can explain why I’m not into Yes, but I love this record is: Peter Gabriel.
Imagining a time when this kind of music was not only good but commercially successful blows my mind. I love the virtuosity, the tight arrangements and execution, and the pictures painted by the libretto.
This was hard work. It really wanks along, at turns boring then irritating. I can just about see its appeal but not for me. Best song is the mercifully short Aisle of Plenty, amongst 7 other songs that outstay their welcome.
The most amazing inconsistent album featuring five insanely talented musicians: Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins becoming household names. A proper follow-up to their masterpiece Foxtrot, this record sees further influence from both jazz and British folk music in its unstable complicated melodies, changing structure (e.g. time signatures) and techniques every few seconds, yet confident enough for every other song to span 8-12 minutes. Plenty of memorable moments, and certainly stands out for such a unique and outgoing vocalist, the confident drummer, and strange instrumentation like the keyboard effects and woodwinds. Lyrics are fantastical and dramatic, featuring all sorts of wild vivid scenes and zany characters. Started off super loud and flashy but got tamer and more precise as the album progressed. Favorites:
Big fan of solo Peter Gabriel work and both Genesis eras, but it's been a good long while since I sat with the old 70s stuff. Somehow aims for both grand and cozy, and manages to make both work
A conflicting one for me. Some parts of some songs I absolutely loved, but then other bits just seemed to ramble and drift a bit too much. I think I quite liked it but I’m not sure. Feels like an album that requires a good few listens for it to click, but I dont think I want to give it that much time… Certainly interesting that’s for sure!
I think Phil Collins might be the blandest musician of them all and while Genesis clearly had more ideas than his solo work, there's a tangible dullness that permeates everything he touches. There were a few parts where I couldn't tell if I was judging them harshly from Phil Collins bias or if he just has a unique quality to make otherwise interesting music beige. Either way, never listening to this again, ta Phil.
I found this album an extreme example of prog/psychedelic rock. Firth of Fifth is a masterpiece, but I hated Dancing with the Moonlight Knight. I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) is fantastically odd. There's no clear story running through the album, and often seemingly within the longer songs themselves. Overall I liked it, it provoked a strong reaction from me.
The prog rock sound has aged really well and the 2008 remaster I listened to was nicely balanced. Some of the songs go on a bit too long but it didn't spoil my overall enjoyment. Highlights were: Dancing With The Moonlit Knight Firth Of Firth The Battle Of Epping Forest
Now this is dad rock! My dad used to play "the lamb lies down on Broadway" by genesis when I was younger.....I don't remember it sounding anything like this... I thought I might like this but I did not at all! Sorry Phil. Found bits of it quite interesting but largely disliked it. Maybe there will be other genesis albums on the list which I'll prefer.
Prog rock nonsense
I can’t stand this album. You can credit the 11 minute song on this album for ushering in Punk. Bloated meandering mess from an era of middling overlong musical wankfests.
This was confusing for me. For example, parts of songs - like The Battle Of Epping Forest - I would really enjoy, but then other parts I hated, and when a song is 12 minutes long… geez. Overall, this is not really for me. Some of it was great sonically but overall it was too much not nice to make up for not enough nice. Give me solo Phil Collins any day.
Let’s see: I’ve reviewed ELP. I’ve reviewed King Crimson. I’ve now reviewed Genesis. Looks the Generator is saving the best for last…Yes. If this was Foxtrot, it’d be an easy 5 star review. Selling England by the Pound, on the other hand…well, it has its moments, like “Dancing with the Moonlit Knight” (a high water mark in the Genesis catalog, imo), but the ornate theatricality that plagues my enjoyment of “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway” is beginning to creep in and I’m starting to tune out by the halfway point on this record. Congratulations are due to Genesis, however: “The Firth of Fifth” might take the prize for most unwieldy song title to ever grace a record sleeve. The song itself is pretty great, though. One final observation while listening, Peter Gabriel’s influence on the vocal stylings of Robert Pollard of Guided by Voices has never been more evident to me than while listening to this record. (Hint, Hint Generator: recommend Alien Lanes for me)
Started off really interestingly then disappeared up it’s own arse.
Too weird to really love, but definitely able to groove to it at times.
Self indulgent early-ish prog full of guitar and keyboard noodling. Several 10 min songs. Terrific jazz drumming. Gabriels offbeat lyrics and delivery. Obviously not for everyone. I was the music of my youth so can't be too harsh.
Creo que es el primer disco de Genesis de esa época que escucho entero. Siempre me atrajo la época con Peter Gabriel en el grupo, pero en general se me hacía insufrible. Este al menos se deja escuchar en su estilo folk-psicodelia-pop, pero tampoco lo veo algo imprescindible.
Long time fave.
Always loved Genesis.
Rare
I didn't expect too much from the ratings, but I really liked this. This whole albums sounds like it's set in a fantasy land. It almost reminds me of Queen's first two albums. I don't know whether I'll come back to this but it was a fun listen. Fave track(s): Dancing With The Moonlight Knight, The Cinema Show
Felt like I was listening to a play. Very over the top but good
oh wow, why is it new to me??
I got into Genesis in the early 80s after listening to Gabriel’s 1st 4 solo albums, so I always liked the PG vocal sound on SEBTP but never cared much for the lyric content. The treat here is the sound of the drums and the keys. Super active bass parts are a mixed bag but it all deserves to be blasted at high volume. I’m a sucker for epic and (yes) melodramatic guitar solo on FOF.
This album played and I listened and then it was done
I mean it’s Genesis what do you want me to do give them less than 5? Not in this century bud
A whole genre that I always found a little too wanky and precious.
Cam on ingerland
Influential? Probably. Essential? Maybe. Personally, even though the playing on it is amazing, It was a wacking great proggy mess.
Ich weiß, dass das technisch ganz toll ist, und eigentlich kann ich Prog auch ganz gut hören, aber das ist zu einem großen Teil einfach nur nervig.
Not for me. Prefer Phil collins
I thought liking YES would open me up for this but I‘m closed as the legs of a nun. Undigestible muzak
It's not *bad* so I'll hold my 2... but maybe I just don't like prog rock. If it's an acquired taste, I can't see myself ever listening to enough to acquire a taste for it.
really liked the album
Fun to listen to, feels very British and accessible while still being prog rock. Didn't really command my full attention though, due to the rambliness in places.
I know many say "A Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" is their masterpiece with Peter Gabriel, but I'd argue that album is too long and sprawling. While being prog, and naturally having long individual songs, this album is a much more refined culmination of their talents, with more memorable hooks amongst their complex structures.
Not a fan of this sort of prog at all, I find it completely cringe-y and souless to me. It's fine though, just my personal tastes.
Wow, I think I like prog music now?
One of the most interesting albums I've ever heard. Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins together was always going to lead to something like this. Favorite track: I Know What I Like
This album is sad, silly, insightful, and it shreds on top of that would give a 4.5 if I could
The most sophisticated one yet. They didn't cater for people with ADHD with those song lengths though, and Peter was talking a lot of papulty.
Pleasantly surprised
Favourable hobbit sounds Picnic x3
The theatrical-ness of it (esp. Peter Gabriel) might remind you of Iron Maiden or Kiss or some shit and put you off, but when you realise that they’re much more high-brow, v. well thought out and more tasteful, they become one of the best bands in the world. All masters of their own craft. It’s basically jazz/classical with contemporary instruments. More Led Zeppelin than Led Zeppelin. More Pink Floyd than Pink Floyd. More Beatles than Beatles. Metal before metal, shoegaze before shoegaze. You could have been listening to The Temptations in ‘73. Genesis have a vast discography going in different directions with different members but for me this is peak Genesis. Earlier/later albums might be ‘better’, but dynamically this one hits the sweet spot. One of my favourite albums of all time. Want to go We need to smoke one to this in February. And play catan to the goblin music. FIVE STARS
Pop un tanto agradable de escuchar. Sin estridencias. No destaca especialmente. Ningún tema conocido. Un poco blandengue
If you know Genesis through their 80s output, then this will be a big surprise. Greater variety of styles than other albums so far - Ramones, Waterboys and Sinatra. Pretty whacky lyrics though.
Nice
Pretty boring album, not a big fan.
Much as I like Peter Gabriel’s voice, this is all a bit too worthy and pompous. I kept wishing the Prog Rock had progressed already. I recognised ‘I know what I like’ which I don’t mind but the rest was all a bit too self-important.
Genesis is a supergroup of great musicians. This album is a production. I could listen to this music all day but difficult to swollow in dedicated listening session. This music requires a full theatrical event to be fully appreciated and to keep the audiences attention. Parts of this album make it a five star recording while others barely deserve 2 stars. This is a difficult album for me to rate because I love art rock, the musicianship, and the composition but at the end of the day nothing sticks with me. Their following album "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" is very similiar in style and form. The difference being it sticks and I'm singing the title song right now as I write this. I have a lot of admiration for this album, it's just not my favorite work of Genesis or Peter Gabriel.
Not today Prog Rock, not today. The Battle of Epping Forest has me slightly intrigued. But still, no.
On paper, this is a band I should enjoy, but this era of Genesis has a particular ability to dredge up serious disinterest. I began the album paying attention, determined to enjoy it, but I was actively bored two songs in. The compositions, the flatness of the production, Peter Gabriel's vocal elastics... I've tried on many occasions to dig in, but alas, I'm empty handed. Give me "Duke" and "Abacab" era Genesis.
I'm an unabashed Genesis fan, and I like all of their different eras. SEBTP is probably my favorite of theirs, so this was an easy 5 for me. The songs are whimsical, inventive, often hilarious (check out the lyrics for The Battle of Epping Forest) and endlessly fascinating. The performances are stellar throughout, with bonus points going to Phil Collins, who delivers a drum performance for the ages. I know prog isn't for everyone, and I'm not even really a prog guy. Mostly I find the genre pretentious, stuffy, and noodly. But Genesis always had a great sense of humor, which cuts through the pretension, and I never find their songs too long or boring. (The only tune that doesn't land for me is After the Ordeal, but it's fine.) Plus, Peter Gabriel might be my favorite male vocalist, so there's that.
Prog rock is too much adolescent boy energy for me. The only interesting thought I had about this album is how much Peter Gabriel evolved as a musician. I prefer him being a sledgehammer.
Ughhh
It’s always been a difficult album to listen to but prig is prog
Lamb lies on broadway
I knew Phil Collins was a great drummer, but sheeeeeesh he is a master on the kit. Elevates what is already great prog rock into a real 5 star album for me.
Fine, I like Prog Rock. The fans definitely still suck though.
Self indulgent
Really not that big of a fan of their progressive stuff, or a majority of the progressive music that came out during the period.
Utter pish. If no stars was an option it would still be too many.
Genesis halt, was ist mehr zu sagen. Gutes Album. Hört sich heutzutage allerdings sehr komplex an, daher nicht mehr ganz so gefällig.
It was perfectly fine. There is a quaintness of arrangement/orchestration I can’t look past that makes it less interesting to listen to. I understand it’s importance but it lives in the time it is from without moving beyond that time. It is a stepping stone to better things from both Genesis and Peter Gabriel.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Musically rich, ebbs and flows through so many different parts and moods, sometimes folkloric, sometimes killer prog. Dare I say a nearly perfect album even with the hints of arty pretentiousness; it slays. I am completely surprised to say I like it quite a bit more than The Lamb Lies Down… My only critique would be Gabriel’s vocals occasionally are overbearing on the music to me, but I’m still very fond.
Interesting music. There's narration in between the music to tell you a story. Easy beats to listen to.
There's actually quite a lot to like about this album
Between the unifaun’s opening plea and the “English ribs of beef” fade-out, it’s become impossible for me to look at this one objectively. It’s been a favourite for many years, since before I’d heard 95% of albums on this list and knew who many of the most popular artists were. So it’s interesting reading people’s thoughts upon hearing it for the first time in this kind of context, between Fugees, Nirvana and Radiohead. “What is the not-Phil one bleating on about?” “Did they honestly think those synth patches wouldn’t date by 2022?” “Does Tony Banks have to be so unbearably middle-class to open “Firth of Fifth” wanking out a classical piano piece?” “And why does it all have to be so ball-achingly long?” I’m so familiar with “Selling England by the Pound” that none of its ridiculous proggy nonsense feels jarring, strange, corny or ham-fisted. Every switch to an odd time signature, every lyric referencing medieval England, Greek mythology, 70s supermarkets or Epping Forest, every abrupt tempo change or indulgent solo, feels as natural and comfortable as it remains bold and exciting. This album feels like home. Four monster tracks trade places with (relatively) short interludes as the album unfolds. “Dancing with the Moonlit Knight” is prog-rock wizardry distilled: everything about it works perfectly and the modulation to major key during the guitar solo is icing on the cake. “I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)” is catchy sing-along joy. “More Fool Me”, which I used to write off as the Phil Collins pop throwaway, is a graceful palate cleanser between epics. “The Battle of Epping Forest”, which most of the band disliked for having too many wordy lyrics crowbarred in, is a tour de force of storytelling, rich with detail, character and humour (the “Reverend” section alone is worth the price of admission). And “The Cinema Show” just keeps getting more and more orgasmic with every new phrase in its behemoth keyboard solo. Musically, it’s a masterclass in almost every instrument. Guitarists should study Hackett’s smooth, melodic and dramatic guitar solos (flashy tapping when the song requires it, but all taste, style and grace in the instrumental “After the Ordeal”). Vocalists (and pantomime performers) should revel in Gabriel’s theatrical delivery. Keyboard players have the “Firth of Fifth” intro and the breathtaking “Cinema Show” solo to practice for the rest of their lives. Bassists and drummers should listen to… all of it. A perfect rhythm section. But while the technique is there, it’s in no way a substitute for soul, passion or emotion. Hackett’s wailing, bombastic reprise of the flute in “Firth of Fifth”. Gabriel’s isolated vocal at the opening, increasing in gravity over the next couple of verses. Once again, the light and shade in “The Cinema Show”’s solo (yes, yes, it’s one of my favourite bits). There’s so much to unpack, but those who make the effort will be rewarded with an evergreen symphony of sound. I tried as hard as I could to listen with fresh ears, imagining how “Selling England by the Pound” might sound if I’d been brought up on punk, new wave or pop. I was still thrilled by it: either I’m biased or it really is one of the best of all time.
I do not like this album.I understand that everyone here is a good musician and I can hear how good the drums are but I just cannot stand how long the songs are, how they have no hooks and how self indulgent the whole thing feels.I also don’t like the album cover it’s ugly.
Alls ekki slæmt, alls ekki frábært. Mikið prog
I wasn't sure what to make of this album at first, but I did actually quite enjoy it. I appreciated the vast variety of sounds and styles. I particularly liked The Cinema Show.
At first I was like "ew no way" and found it irritating, but got more into it as time went on and enjoyed certain punchy riffs. But on the whole I'm not sure this level of prog is my bag. But certainly not a write off!
I like Genesis sometimes but can't say I loved this. It's definitely interesting to listen to and fun but was quite hard
I respect what this band brings to the table. There’s a lot of good playing here, theatrical vocals, unique orchestration, winding sonic passageways. But it’s just fine. It doesn’t knock my socks off or keep my attention as much as other prog classics.
Peter Gabriel Genesis>>>>>Phil Collins Genesis
This was my first Peter Gabriel fronted Genesis album that I've listened to. I love Abacab and Invisible Touch, and I really loved this album. The instrumentation is phenomenal, and I really like how everything is arranged. Peter Gabriel's vocals really shine on this album, and I look forward to more albums from this part of Genesis's history.
Pretty good prog rock. The real highlight here is the production. The instruments sound so clear, and the drumming is great on this record. A little weird, but I honestly enjoyed it.
Absolutely tremendous prog epic
Oh Prog Rock, the only genre where I see 10 minute songs and think "Cool!". Also, I didn't expect a band I know for much poppier sounds and members who make, again, much poppier sounds, to make such a banger of a prog album. Each song is super enjoyable and always keeps you invested, long or short. I wasn't expecting to love this album so much but each song brought something to the table I thoroughly enjoyed, and brings you back in pretty quickly if it starts to slip. Shame I got this album today when I just saw a vinyl for it yesterday; would definitely of bought it had I known.
Fun lyrics, very long songs
Songs went on for a bit too long, wasn’t bad
Overall a good album. It showcases the more experimental time of Genesis, when Gabriel was still a member of the group, really well. Personally, I'm a fan of the later albums, but I enjoy listening to the earlier work from time to time as well.
It gets to be a little much.
18th November 2022 Listened in the morning while getting ready to go to London to watch Jamie T with Sav. Anna, Seb and Charlie with us for the weekend. Few epics thrown in among some original folk prog, Genesis were one of a kind.
I was excited to listen to this because it was the first I’ve gotten that I’ve heard before. I was surprised by how underwhelmed I was however. It was good, but nothing I’d rush to listen to again
вроде норм)
Pretty good
Didn’t do that much for me.
Progg eins og það gerist hrikalega gott. Mikið uppáhald!
Surprisingly dreamy and bleak in equal measure. I hadn't ever really appreciated Phil Collins drumming ability, seeing as most of my thoughts on him are based on his solo stuff, which I really am not a fan of.
Long tracks. Another just fine album
first listen great prog rock
The force of Firth of Fifth
Not super impressed by this
nah
These guys are clearly musical geniuses. I was impressed by the ease with which the band switches between medieval folk, hard rock and prog. But I just can’t get over how pretentious it all sounds. A lot of that stems from Peter Gabriel’s vocals. Not for me. 🤷🏻♂️
Really wasn't expecting the first song's medieval folk sound to start and then the switch around the 1:30 mark into a crazy modern neo-soul guitar and drum part and then a minute later into a prog shred fest. Wow this really blew me away! The transitions from there don't really relent, it just keeps pushing forward and kind of doesn't let you get a breath of air. This could be a downside but in my listening experience I really enjoyed it. I don't think it's an album I would listen to frequently but man did I enjoy it. Real surprise for me here as I never heard of this record before seeing it on this list. It's very ambitious and dynamic and exciting. Will gladly go back and put it on randomly.
Lots of recognizable guitar riffs, flutes etc. nicely put together album.
“It’s the battle of Epping forest baaybeehhhh”
I thought it’s was a little all over the place but I did really like the music. It was something different like. Peter Gabriel was chatting all sorts that I didn’t really take notice of but yeah, Iittle organ here an lad there and some weird synth
So many moving pieces - on my first listen I was overwhelmed, but with more listens I started to enjoy the album a lot.
Подслушано! Мощный альбом, надо как нибудь переслушать.
This was just a weird one, and not necessarily in a good way. There's definite musical skill and talent here, but I didn't find myself enjoying it that much. For something that should have been so interesting I just got a bit bored by it all. Firth Of Fifth slaps hard in like the final 1/3 of the song though. Favourite: Firth Of Fifth
Lots of conceptual themes going on, this paved the way for a lot of the music that I listen to today. Great prog rock foundation, a little disorienting to first time listeners but this is an album that grows on you over time.
Great album
A bit too experimental for me at times