Reviews (page 6 of 7)
Proooooooooooooggggggg!!!!
A classic bit of prog
Eines der größten Konzeptalben aller Zeiten. Klare 5/5 Sterne mit Herzchen!
5/5. This is nostalgia for me, and that will definitely be put into my score for this album. I can admit that song to song, they are not all perfect, but with albums as a whole, especially concept albums, the flow from song to song is most important and I am engaged every time, moving through each song with feeling and arriving solid conclusion. And then I want to start it up again. Progressive Rock is pretentious but it is also fun and epic, trying new things, hoping they stick, and if they do, it's hard dislike. My opinion of course, but an awesome album for me. Best Song: Carpet Crawlers, In The Cage, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Of it’s time so nostalgic. High 3*
Pretty much forgot to listen to this because I was watching the Olympics all day.
I'm a prog head. I can not not score this album well. Love that you can clearly hear how much influence this album has had on new generations to come.
Has it's moments but so much of this is actively terrible - Counting Out Time may be the worst song I've encountered yet
94 minutes! Goodness me God prog rock can be boring.... How can three grown men seriously sit and write this tosh! Boring beyond belief Rush do prog rock better
Ok, but nothing really exciting to me. Seemed like they wanted to emulate Rush a bit, but it just didn't have the same magic. 2.5/5
För lång och intetsägande.
I first listened to this in my teens. It was my only attempt to listen to Genesis, and it put me off from them. I think my brain was simply too small then.
4.0
I've been meaning to check out Genesis and I feel that this album lives up to the reputation I've heard. I really liked this album, and probably will be going back to listen again. Solid progressive rock album, that sounds of its time.
Such an awesome album, never gets old
Rambly prog rock
This is just a weird album.
Prog that's not for me. They song titles annoyed me too.
Puuduttava ja tylsä
Joutava, vaikkakin kuunneltava
Art Rock, Rock Opera mix…I‘m too young for this kind of music. 2/10
Without that key Wikihint about Rael and his real long, strange journey this album would have been even more challenging to enjoy. I like Genesis, but this one didn’t work for me. Some of the songs are too long, the album is too long - but I’m not sure cutting out songs makes it any better. Generously (2.5*s)
This album is too long for it's own good, even after reading the album summary about it telling Rael's story (a very pertinent detail actually) it's still too long. "Counting Out Time" was an ok song until the terrible kazoo solo in the last minute, on the contrary the entire first half of "The Waiting Room" is unlistenable until the instrumental in the last two minutes. The whole album jumps back and forth like this between beautiful and grating for it's entirety. The good moments are only that, moments. Even though I love Peter Gabriel, I found myself wondering if the whole thing would just be better off as an instrumental. The lyrics and delivery make it too convoluted. I get that it's an artsy concept album, but it's too whimsical and strange. It does pique my interest though because I didn't know Genesis was capable of anything but "That's All" and "I Can't Dance."
This is a very good (broadway) album. I am blown away. Only have listened to Genesis hits so had no idea what I was in for. After listening, I can see why this band is so highly regarded. The album takes you on a journey and it gets weird...but I'm into that. Gabriel flexes his poetic talents. Collins/Hackett/Rutherford show off their musical skills. Having an Eno guest appearance takes it to another level. I want to hear more 70s Genesis...3.7. P.S. can we get a Genesis, Townsend, Kate Bush collab on a broadway musical!?
Pretty good music but overall I wasn't able to follow any of the storyline and themes. I expect this would improve upon repeated listens. As it stands it was mainly just a long progressive rock album. Not bad but didn't do that much for me. I imagine a visual version of this a la Tommy/Quadrophenia would make it more enjoyable experience. 2.21 stars
It's painful to say, but one of the most notable things about this album is the sheer quality of drums. Also, I read a bit about this being a concept album - always a risky business - and it really hung together well for me. An all round much more enjoyable time than I expected, if a bit silly at times.
Snooze fest
I prefer Exodus! Hahahaha bible joke...
I tried, I really did. But it’s so long! And I get it. I do! I just didn’t like it.
Some people consider this album to almost be the first Peter Gabriel solo album, but it's actually more accurate to think of it as the first Genesis album without Peter Gabriel, seeing as he wrote the lyrics, but then left it very much up to the rest of the band to come up with the music. It's probably the album from the original line up with the most consistent quality - in my opinion anyway. I can also understand the common complaint that it's hard work and doesn't have any stand out tracks. I struggled with this album many times before something clicked and I came to love it. It's very much a concept album, in that it needs to be played from start to finish in one sitting, taking you on a musical journey. It's also my favourite Genesis album by far, and an easy 5 stars. However, there's individual tracks on other albums that in isolation are head-and-shoulders above anything appearing here.
Flashes of brilliance bogged down by about a tedious extra SEVENTY FIVE MINUTES! 2.4 stars
Some great sone not so much but I always loved the band
I dug it a lot. Tons of genuinely fun and interesting moments. I just wish it wasn’t like 5 hours long.
It was great musically very inventive, but I would never listen to this whole thing again.
It gets pretty weird on the second disc, but that's what prog is about.
One of those concept albums that's too much concept and not enough album (give me some choruses, man). But since this is a double album, there's actually too much album, too.
what's up with all the peter gabriel this week?
I am so glad so many people don't like it - it just confirms everything I ever thought about why people might listen to music. It mine, my precccciousssss. You will not get it.
Genesis was never my thing. There’s skill, and a melody. But it’s boring. Shrug, move on.
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway // In The Cage // Hairless Heart // Counting Out Time // Carpet Crawlers // The Chamber of 32 Doors // The Waiting Room // Anyway // The Light Dies Down On Broadway //
Counting Out Time
This was a really challenging listen, since it's such a long album. It was helpful to listen in parts (the sides from Wikipedia). There's a lot of material I liked and a lot that felt uninteresting but necessary to the concept. Overall, pretty ambitious, very bloated, mostly good!
Considering how much I liked Peter Gabriel's So in the 80's, this crap bored me to tears. It is like a study on insanity disguised as a rock opera. Did Queen inspire this shite? Or did the 70's just demand a dystopian view of the future and fearful ambiguity of the purpose of all mankind? Fuck, I thought they did happy drugs back then.
Couldn’t get through this garbage. So over produced. Was it an actual play? If so, who wanted to see it? I was hoping for more.
It is OK, not the music I know from them but I enjoyed it. Nothing is going on repeat but it is good.
It is so long, I like the story but the music is so fussy my brain can't.
Listened Before: N Interesting. Genesis did a concept album while trying not to break up. I feel like this album could've been really good, but you can feel the tension bleeding through. I don't know what's up with Gabriel's voice here... less production I suppose - It was supposed to sound raw and it does... but not in a good way. I really didn't enjoy this one much. A+ for effort though. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: (Title Track)
A great early prog album with some solid tracks.
Really enjoyed it 7/10
Desert Island Disc. I’ve loved it for years.
Interesting.
I really enjoyed this, felt like I was listening to a musical
Odotoukset taivaissa... Musiikki maanpäällistä.. Homeless man singing wibes..
Bastante rollo ... Mejor la segunda parte.
Will need to listen to this one again. Wasn't super impressed, but there's an unease and sense of danger there that I would like to explore again.
Album has a real ebb and flow. Some of the songs are pretty much genius compositions, but some of the songs fall kind of flat. Overall was pretty good. 4/5 Will listen again
Very pretty prog album. In the vein of the best of them (King Crimson, Yes and Pink Floyd). This is a behemoth of a record though. Hard to digest it all but definitely impressive/well produced bare minimum (the first 4/5 tracks, the waiting room, all really impressive). Counting Out Time has a really annoying....something synth line in the middle. This album is overall good but it drags a little. The instrumentation tends to be beautiful at times but other times grating. The lyrics can be a little overly ridiculous. Curse errogenous zones? It is definitely an ambitious epic bar none.
Good
I wasn't overly enthused by the prospect of the 1 hour 34 min running time for this double album, however it wasn't as dragging as I was expecting. Peter Gabriel's vocals are pretty distinctive, and on the whole this was a decent album.
Solid prog rock album. Even being a double album, I never felt I had to take a break or finish it later. Some of the tones and effects were fun, others a little irritating, but I feel that comes with the territory, haha.
First Album is nearly perfection. Second album gets a little lost, but ultimately still has some great moments. Chamber of 32 Doors and Anyway are incredible.
Is it a musical? 1/5
Uncertain if this is my favourite Genesis album (it’s either this one or Selling England By The Pound) but any album that is over an hour long that can keep me this engaged is an easy five-star album!
This album was a little dull for me. I kept waiting for something more exciting to happen, but it didn’t. It was long and all kind of blended together, so nothing was memorable. I like some of Genesis’s other albums so this was a bit disappointing for me.
Like the opening song. But Fly on a Windshield really spoke to me. Beautiful instrumentation, and solemn lyrics. Really like how this is a formative progressive rock album. Love the overall story behind it. Love the consumerist imagery in "The Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging". Interesting instrumentation in Counting Out Time. Really enjoying the imagery in The Carpet Crawlers. The Waiting Room had sort of creepy/unsettling energy to it. My favorite song is the Colony of Slippermen. Loved, loved, loved this album. :)
Lacking any big hook to pull me in. Probably too long. I support giving your music a weird plot but the sound is just not there to me, it all sorta bleeds together
A back-to-back-to-back-to-back of Dexy’s, Style Council, Rush and Genesis. Absolutely brutal run of albums generated. Maybe the one or two songs I didn’t hate on this album could bring it up to a 2, but I’m in a bad mood from a second prog rock album in a row, and a double album at that. Yuck. 1 star.
Genious album
I surprisingly enjoyed this wayyyyy more than I thought I would. I've listened to both Genesis early prog-era stuff and their tubular sell-out 80's but this album is the one that really stood out to me. 9/10 probably.
Está bien pero no me vuelve loco.
Throwback to being young, discovering prog rock for the first time, and having plenty of uninterrupted 90+-minute segments throughout the day to actually listen to a full album.
It’s impressive that Genesis was able to produce one of the greatest prog albums of all time, when you read about the problematic writing and recording sessions. It’s too rare of an occasion that I get to listen to the entire thing in one sitting … And while that’s shame, I wouldn’t want it to be even a second shorter.
Ultimo album de Genesis con Peter Gabriel. excelente final, aunque al ser doble sobra algún pasaje instrumental.
90 minutes of my life I'm never getting back
Wonderful!
Really not my thing - there is often something a bit off about this 70s UK prog rock
This is too long and sometimes also too weird for me… but I will try to listen to it again because some songs were real gems.
enjoyed a lot more than i thought i would, long as hell but probably wouldn't be that bad if i wasnt sober
I thought I didn't care much for Peter Gabriel era Genesis (despite liking his solo stuff), but it was actually pretty good. Long, yes but not too laborious to listen to at least while doing chores.
This has no right being as long as it is. It's not objectively bad, even Bowie-esque at points (in a good way), it's just not quite my cup of tea and goes on a bit.
4.5 Phil is great
I have now and then listened to some of the 70s Genesis albums. The music is very good and sometimes quite complex, which are normally things I like in music. But still I never really became a fan. For me something is missing.
I know my rating is irrationally high, but it is from my 15-year-old self.
Over the top and overly long
Seichter Art Rock. Schwer durchs ganze Album zu hören.
By sales and streams, this isn't the most popular Genesis album. But honestly, it might be their best. This is a gem of an album, the final release of the Peter Gabriel days with Genesis. The mixing is often whimsical, but the lyric writing tells a really cool story if you read through the entire double album, sort of a prog rock take on Pilgrim's Progress. The synth work is pretty flawless, but man honestly Phil Collins drumming really steals the show on this album. He's just such a good drummer. Great album, great showpiece song in The Carpet Crawlers.
Very good. Edgy genesis before they became more radio friendly and mass appealing.
Mixed feelings here, can't remember how I felt about the last Genesis one, but I think I liked the vibe without loving the tunes. As this kicks off I'm not dreading 90 minutes altogether, and it's all going pretty well, In The Cage and Back in NYC are both great. I'm not overly following the lyrics, which is fine as I hear they're not exactly coherent. What in the children's entertainment is going on at the end of Counting Out Time? Aside from that weirdness I don't love all of this, But I really like a lot of it. And I feel like I am engaging with it as a whole much more than Selling England. Will I reach for Genesis in future when I want a prog fix? Most likely not, my tastes are far more suited to that crazy German/French/Benelux stuff that's out there. Stuff like Riding the Scree suits me, more of that please. However this was definitely an enjoyable listen for its running time.
I will say that out of most of the classic rock albums I've heard here, this one definitely held my interest the most, and that's even including the long hour and a half runtime. There were a lot of really interesting musical ideas here and despite that not all of it was great, I'll probably return to some of the tracks on here
Liked this way more than I expected. Not at all like the songs that I've heard by this band before.
"The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" is a conceptual masterpiece by Genesis, released in 1974. This double album tells the surreal and intricate story of Rael, a Puerto Rican youth in New York City. The music is a blend of progressive rock, art rock, and elements of world music, creating a rich sonic tapestry. Genesis showcases their exceptional musicianship throughout the album, with complex compositions and virtuosic performances. Peter Gabriel's vocal delivery is emotive and captivating, drawing listeners into Rael's journey. Tracks like "The Carpet Crawlers" and "In the Cage" stand out for their lyrical depth and musical complexity. While "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" may be dense and challenging on the first listen, repeated listens reveal its depth and brilliance. It is a seminal work in the progressive rock genre and deserves a 4 out of 5 rating for its ambition, creativity, and lasting impact.
This is a weird album. Can't say I'm a fan. It's just a bit too bizarre.
long but pretty awesome ngl
Good, but way too long. I zoned out near the end.
I'm genuinely impressed by The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway! I'd always associated Genesis with Phil Collins and completely forgot Peter Gabriel used to be in the band. This has to be one of their best records and definitely the best Gabriel Genesis record.
It's got some good moments but found it too long and overblown by the end
I have surprisingly never listen to this, and a little disappointed it took until now. This was more experimental then I expected, from what I know of Genesis at least. Second album kind of falls off, but over all, a fun listen.
Some real banger stuff, but kinda runs on too long. This is as prog as I can get
There’s something about the production that makes this really hard to listen to. I dig some of what’s going on musically but have trouble paying attention. I’d like to give it another listen to get more of the story but dunno of I can bring myself to go through the whole 90 minutes again. Once was hard enough.
I remember going to the house of a friend of mine, who was about two or three years older than me, in the early 80s! This album was part of his collection, even though quite a few years had passed since Peter Gabriel left the band and Phil Collins was already making his mark as the new frontman of Genesis. He put it on the record player for us to listen to, and even back then, it was far too complex and long for us to listen to the whole thing in one go. We stopped it and went back out onto the street to play a bit of football! It’s funny to realise now that I’m getting that same feeling again; but I’m no longer young enough to go and kick a ball about in the street (and there are far too many cars there these days!) - anyway, a 3 for its historical value and significance
good album overall 6/10
Errogenous Zones, I love you! I've listened to this album many times before, and still have no clear idea what the narrative is about. The lyrics are very poetic, however, full of striking images and interesting turns of phrase. Musically as well, this album is great; I love the frantic keys and fantastical melodies that turn up throughout the first half. The second album is a bit more meandering and nightmarish, but still enjoyable and very atmospheric. I think this is the band at their creative peak, as things just weren't the same after Gabriel (and later Hackett) left. In fact, I think their second phase was so starkly different to the first that they should have changed the band's name. Overall, this is a brilliant album and one of the few double albums on the list that earns it's place. A real high point in prog rock.
The good parts outweigh the proggy parts
so amazing!!
2/5. Peter Gabriel Genesis is not my Genesis. #notmygenesis
This album was pretty cool. A bit weird at times, but you get the feeling that’s what they were going for. “The Waiting Room” was a bit disturbing, but again, I think that was the point. I kept thinking, “That sounds just like Phil Collins,” and sure enough, he was involved in Genesis before his solo career. So now I know.
Oh hey, another 70s album. I'm shocked - SHOCKED, I tell you. I feel like this entire project is sponsored by the 1970s. Out of 145 albums so far, 40 of them have been from the 70s. Since my overall ranking is around 2.6 for the decade, you can imagine my excitement in seeing this album pop up. That said, I'm pretty sure I've heard of Genesis. I *think* Phil Collins was the drummer or something? It's not like I'm a huge Collins fan, (but I also don't have Arseblog-levels of hate for him), so I'm not sure how much that's gonna swing this album to the positive, but here goes nothing. Verdict: It's fine. Whatever. 2.5 stars.
Like some other old music, it feels completely different in a good way. Sometimes sounds somewhat similar to The Afghan Whigs.
experimental, it's awesome
Theater kid music (derogatory) Very well done for what it is, no doubt, but a tedious chore to actually listen to unless you have a brain full of Sondheim songs.
I'm continuing the tradition of giving every famous prog-rock band 5 stars (except Rush). This album has everything: the drummer being the most famous member of the band, weird lyrics, that electric organ, a flute, and a long runtime. It's also just beautiful.
I should give it a chance listening all the way through and stoned off my ass, but I couldn’t do either of those things and listened to chunks throughout the day. Didn’t enjoy it in that context.
I was at Wembly in 1970s! So it's special
Crazy how different these old Genesis albums sound compared to their 80's stuff with Phil Collins singing. This album was decent; some cool musical ideas at times, other times it kind of lost me. I might try it again sometime.
Good album brought down by excessive length. I like a lot of the songs individually, but it's too damn long. 2.75/5
An absolute mess of a narrative, but I’ll take this over The Wall any day. Brilliant songwriting and musicianship throughout. A-
There are a lot of great moments here, but they are just that…moments. The songs here seem to lack the cohesion that Genesis captured exceptionally only two albums prior on “Foxtrot”. A lot of songs on “Lamb” don’t seem to have that cohesion; their movements come and go, often quickly, and they don’t really seem to fit together sometimes. As a concept record, it feels clunky and probably could have been paired down to an excellent single album, rather than a feature film-length double lp. The album for me hit its peak in the back half of the first record, starting with “In the Cage” and the following 4 or 5 tracks. By the 11th track, I started losing interest. By track 15, I was ready to lay down on Broadway and let traffic take its course. It’s too much. I mean, people weren’t really wrong about prog, were they? This is definitely a pretentious, overwrought collection of songs with rock music presented in a similar vein to a Broadway musical and at 90 minutes long, it starts to feel like homework after a while.
I found it hard to enjoy anything on this album. Felt very boring, with some good spots here and there but spread way too thin. Not a fan of concept albums.
Good find, really enjoyed it !
Iconic, still i don't dig this at all
Why is there a 90 minute Peter Gabriel rock opera on this list?!?
Prog rock at it's finest.
not the biggest fan of the vocals but appreciated the experimentation and instrumentals
Took me a few goes. So much going on that it became like white noise at some point. I also struggle with prog concept albums, at some point the lyrical flow just dies as they try and fit the story in.
some high highs. some eh lows. not their best album but pretty good overall
Just okay. Way too long. It really made bo impression upon me. The story behind it and some of the songs is a bit weird. It would've gotten a 3 but deduct a star for excessive length.
Genesis is one of the few classic bands I never got into too deeply. I'm probably more familiar with Gabriel and Collins' respective solo careers than with the band's. In fact, I didn't know that their tenures with the band overlapped at all. This, the last album to feature Gabriel, is an ambitious undertaking for sure. Listening to a double album for the first time, however, is also an ambitious undertaking -- you can't really take it all in in one listen. So my apologies to those who've loved this album for years, who know every note. But there are definitely areas I could've trimmed here. That said, it was a pleasant listen. It sounded great for an album from the early '70s. Gabriel's voice sounds awesome. It's super creative and well-crafted. This is definitely one I could see myself getting deeper into with time, but on first listen it was just a really good, overstuffed album.
I think if I liked this band I would've thought this was one of their best albums because there was lots of different stuff on it. But I was mostly just a bit bored
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway is the sixth album by the English progressive rock band Genesis, and the last with Peter Gabriel as the lead. This double album is their longest to date and it received mixed reviews at release, although it was still commercially successful. The production was phenomenal and it can be argued as the best Genesis album. It has been certified gold in Canada, France, the UK, and the US. I enjoyed the progressive rock on this album. The music tells a story as well as being something you can feel and dance to. Pretty much a superb album all around. Give this a listen if classic rock music is your thing!
2 - This was just not on my frequency. The first disc was just not enjoyable to listen to until Carpet Crawlers. Second disc was better, but nothing really stood out. There were brief moments I thought it was cool, but overall it felt just a struggle.
The piano at the start of the album gives me slightly cringey over dramatic vibes. But then I kinda just love Peter Gabriel's voice - the way he sings "on broadway" is tasty. This prog feels particularly nerdy. I think the proggier aspects don't really add that much, and the best music here is just the pop songs hiding underneath, like the choruses of Counting out Time and The Carpet Crawlers. Perhaps this is why I generally just prefer Peter Gabriel's solo stuff to Genesis overall. Maybe it was also just a deluxe version or something, but the album is bloated for sure. Fave Tracks: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Broadway Melody of 1974, Counting out Time, Here Comes the Supernatural Anaesthetist, The Light Dies Down on Broadway, It 3.1/5
Kuuntelin molemmat levyt kokonaan, nehän vetivät mukanaan! Saavutus puolitoistatuntiselle levylle. Lienee sen ansiota, että samoja teemoja ja melodioita ja siis biisejäkin toistettiin sopivasti varioiden. Homma ei kasvanut loppua kohden vaan pysyi koko ajan isona. Pidin selkeästä laulusta. Setäinen mutta kivoja setiä.
Broo-o-oo-way! Lisää tätä, vähemmän pituutta ja hupsuttelua, kiitos. Osaatte kuitenkin säveltää.
Always found Genesis to be dull, and this album solidified that view.
Hard to judge a concept, story album like this on one listen. I like the Genesis sound in general and both Collins and Gabriel have great voices. Still, pretty meh.
Initially I thought it was way too long, but then I walked outside while listening to the back half and it made so much more sense.
Tried to listen twice, didn't get it and lost focus
Original lineup of Genesis? Wonderful, legends of whatever genre that is, let's assume progressive rock. Influential, amazing, original and breathtaking. Definitely an album that deserves to be somewhere on the top of this list.
Helt OK
Schlicht nicht meins …
I can't get into it. Too rock opera'y for me
Hmmm... way too long... but had a few good tracks.
Very interesting prog opera, reminds me of Tommy. Feels a bit diluted in length
Great!! The concept was really interesting.
Te lang, en te wazig
Genesis attempt at a rock opera. Good band, but not their best work. Lots of other albums out there, that are better.
Not mad about the opener "The lamb...". Neither with "Fly on a windshield" I liked Broadway Melody. In the cage - Excellent The Colony of Slippermen - Excellent This is quite an experimental/exploratory album, with quite a number of very short tracks. However, the sheer talent shines through. It's a 4
Broadway melody is unintentionally hilarious. This whole prog rock thing is not for you genesis. I love invisible touch and later Peter Gabriel.
The rate went down as the album went on, I mean, it’s a try hard effort. Has its (few) moments tho (Also I fucked up and rated a King Crimson album instead of this one 🤦🏽♂️)
This is Genesis at their most ambitious. It is by far the most eclectic and epic album they have produced, with theatrical atmospheric melodies that build the landscape describe in the stories, framed in the perspective of our lost protagonist Rael navigating his way through his surreal lens of NYC. As such, this can be a very difficult listen, with each side as their own "act" to a very long musical. Take breaks in between. Loved how coherent the record is, with tracks flowing smoothly between one another. With the intriguing interpretative story, it makes it a very engaging complete experience. There wasn't a moment in the first 11 tracks where I felt bored. I felt the 2nd side was significantly weaker than the 1st. A few great tracks and ideas, but I was fairly exhausted by the 2nd half with not much sticking out. The ambient tracks got more and more boring. "The Light Lies Down" was a killer reprise, and "It" was an epic finish, but it lacked the same momentum from earlier. Favorites: Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, In the Cage, Back in NYC, The Carpet Crawlers
Hadn't heard this one. Genesis has never been a band I've cared for - but I only really know their lame radio friendly 80s stuff - Invisible Touch etc. This was better than I was expecting - a bit AmDram but the music is always changing , I didn't bother with the lyrics.
Ok
*sigh* I'm bored at approximately the same place as the last time. I should like this; I've tried to like this, but there's something so earnestly self-serious that is leaving me underwhelmed. It's hermetically sealed for the already fans, and I can't get in. I'm sure it's important, just not to me. I like Hawkwind.
I grew up listening to the 80s version of Genesis so it's always weird to hear this version. Prog rock really isn't for me for the most part, but this was very good if you like that sort of thing. Just not for me. 3.5 stars
This one is overly long and self-induglent. It simply has no business being a double album; there is too much filler, and the really good material would fit on a regular LP easily. It's a well known prog rock epic (Carpet Crawlers is among the higher quality tracks), but it's often lacking in the hook and melody department. As such, it isn't bad, but a little tedious to get through. 3/5
Unless its Nelly's Sweat/Suit there is never a need for a double album. Too long and probably one of Genesis' lamer attempts.
This album stinks and like basically all double albums… it’s too long
Probably not getting the most out of it for not paying enough attention to the lyrics, but was fun to sit with for a while. I think there’s a song about gooning on here? I am somebody who’s more on board for solo peter gabriel in general, but all eras of genesis have good stuff
There's a lot of interesting music in here, but holy cow is this album bloated. This is my first taste of Genesis in album form, and I'm definitely intrigued, but this project isn't anything special as far as I could tell. Very little about this sticks out. I wasn't a fan of some of the vocals in the middle of the album - hard to tell where. I can't tell what the goal is thematically here. 6/10. Favorite Songs: Hairless Heart, The Carpet Crawlers, Anyway Least Favorite Songs: The Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging, The Colony of Slippermen,
(Mai ascoltato prima) Wowww, fenomenale e super super inspiring. È così che si fanno le canzoni da 8 minuti cazzo.
I had no knowledge of Gabriel era Genesis. This album is epic. Peter was obvioulsy such a creative force that he had to go his own way. Faves? too many to mention this album is long and I like more an more with each listen.
Well, damn, that was sprawling. Two listens definitely not enough to get a handle on it. Apparently there's a (more or less coherent) story running through the whole thing, but listening while I was working, I wasn't able to follow it too closely. Fave tracks - "The Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging" and "The Colony of Slippermen..." both had me check the track names while they were in progress, so them I reckon. Overall, though, I'm pleasantly bewildered by the whole thing!
Music was nice but vocals weren't my thing.
Standouts: In The Cage, It. Sounds decent but drags on so long.
I only knew the Genesis albums from 1981, there is a huge difference between this album and the ones from 1981. It's too progressive for me
Struggled with this. Feels like it needs more than a day to get fully into it. Good sound but unsettling melody/rhythm that warrants more effort than a single run through…
This was a really big bold album. Would not have pegged Genesis to make something like this but did I ever know them? Felt like a kind of magnum opus and seems like maybe it was for Peter Gabriel. Either way, this was a really cool album.
Holy cow, the wikipedia page for this album is about as long as the album itself. Ninety minutes, which I'd generally say is too long, but this is a grandiose rock opera/concept album, so it makes sense. I apologize to Genesis, I wasn't familiar with their game. Again, I always assumed they were just making pop, new-wave type stuff, but this is really nice. Some epic instrumental work, a variety of weird sounds that I always like to hear, and everything flows well. In general, kind of absurd to have two very competent singer/songwriters in one band like this. Great job to all involved, I'll be coming back to quite a bit from this one. Favorite tracks: Fly on a Windshield, Back in NYC, Hairless Heart, Counting Out Time, The Waiting Room, The Colony of Slippermen. Album art: Love a good triptych, we've got I assume the lead character from the story in three shots. It's black and white, but cool things going on: he's leapt out from one photo to watch the other two, where he's holding hands with the other version of himself through the frame. The more I look over this one, the more I like it. Font is dope too. 4.5/5
This was ok, but felt they were trying too hard to be Trippy and Psychadelic. Like they listened to I Am the Walrus and went oh lets write some nonsense lyrics and we'll have all kinds of hits! Instrumentals were mostly good, aside from the weak psychadelic wobbly sounds they'd throw in.
An ambitious album that doesn’t quite meet its brief but reaches musical highs and still impresses to this day.
I absolutely LOVED this. The first disc is an easy 10 for me. I didn’t really enjoy disc 2 as much - but the first side being so good is still gonna keep my rating perfect. Love phill Collins but more so love the unique sound of the production.
odd story but music was good
Amazing prog with a soul
3.5
Good progressive album, though I did not particularly click with it. Has some bangers, certainly.
2 and that's only because Genesis is musically gifted so it's of course well done. But boring. And i don't like prog rock, it is so pretentious & long winded. I'll stick with my 80s Genesis & Oeter Gabriel instead.
Had a little bit of mushrooms when I listened to this one, ot was a good choice. 4.5
Creative and epic. A bit too epic at times.
The Cosmic Ballet Goes On....
This album rates pretty highly for me when it comes to prog rock. But it also suffers from the same thing that all prog rock albums suffer. Comparison to Pink Floyd. And nothing else holds up in my book.
There were a couple of ok songs
Meh. Forgettable and not great. 2/5
and the laaaamb.... lies doowwwn.... ON BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADWAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY LETSFUCKINGO
I liked some of the songs, but it was all just too much.
I feel like I should like prog rock more than I do. I don't dislike it, and there are some prog rock albums that I really like. Most of them leave me feeling a little flat, and here we are again. I like Peter Gabriel's solo stuff more than his stuff with Genesis, and frankly I feel the same way about Phil Collins. There's a lot of cool stuff going on here, it just doesn't feel like it comes together in a way that interests me 3/5
Had not listened to this album for many years. Perhaps a bit too much prog but definitely a classic album. And, unlike these overlong 90s albums on the list, the fact that it is a double album does not matter.
Quite rewarding once you get into it.
I like Genesis, and this album is interesting. The instrumentation is first rate, but I think they may have tried too hard to be creative and different. Maybe drugs played a part. That said, I still enjoyed many of the songs, particularly on the second half of this double album.
He didn't lie down. He splattered all over Broadway after shooting himself in the head after Genesis tricked him into listening to this pretentious shit
It's fine.
I love Genesis, but this not the same iconic 80s/90s Genesis. This was a bit more raw, and even strangely sexual at times.
A work of sheer genius! Once I've listened to it, it's going to be one of my all-time favourite albums.
I have to admit I stopped at colony of slippermen, I’d heard enough. I liked how unpredictable the album was but 90mins is a joke.
It's no Foxtrot but I enjoyed it 2025 edit: this deserves 5 stars after all
The story may be confusing at times, but the whole thing is played in an instrumental way ahead of its time. This was kind of an era when Genesis was proving themselves to be more experimental and to go past the 70s era of their production. I would give this album a 9/10, but this website doesn't support half ratings.
Way too theatric and dark.
One of the best concept albums and Gabriel's presence(and future direction) is felt throughout the album. They were such a great band.
Now THAT is something really interesting. I'll give it a five in a feeling of contrast with all previous.
Very prog, very long, very good. Just too patchy to be great, but really interesting and influential, including inspiring some massive bands (e.g. muse, killers, early radiohead). Solid, if unspectacular, but a band I expect to appear again before the end
para entendidos. Y como no lo soy... pues me ha parecido un tostón.
Pretty average. Not too much stood out to me and it was a real chore to get through. There's probably a solid 3 album in there somewhere, but not even halfway through I was ready for it to be over. Kind of a painful listening experience.
slubberdegullion. What did I just listen to?
Wow, I thought I like Genesis. I did not enjoy this album very much. It felt like chaotic noise.
This is a truly ridiculous album, but I didn't hate it. I was close to hating it, but I think it's ridiculous and dramatic enough that I could understand the appeal. Unfortunately none of that appeal resonates with me. 90 minutes of the most insufferable, theatrical and ridiculous music I've ever heard. I am genuinely annoyed that a group of people would have spent been a considerable amount of time creating something so heinously serious yet theatrical and ridiculous and just plain annoying. What's more annoying is that there a few songs which have some genuinely lovely and left-field passages, teasing you into thinking you might actually enjoy the album. 1.5/5
Nah come on. Soon as I put this on I was pissed off and didn't give it another chance. I hate this kind of media. It's like the very worst kind of nerd as an album. I don't wanna yuck anyone's yums but nothing makes me more frustrated than twiddly synths and big rock guitars and a man singing about an alien race he invented. Maybe I fear what I don't understand. Fave track: The Lamia
I’m no stranger to listening to long songs, and certainly listen to my fair share of lame and daggy music, but cmon. One and a half. Fave track: Back in NYC
argh, I'm not sure about this one. like 3.5 I'll give it a 4 to make myself listen to it again
Starts off a bit better than most progrock. Sounds better when it’s just Peter Gabriel singing. It sounds like the soundtrack for a very tedious and heavy handed Broadway show. I’m shocked it hasn’t been become a jukebox musical, yet. It’s very very 70s prog. Like omg, someone smash that keyboard. Definitely not something I will listen to again. This requires a lot of drugs. Frustrating cause every time they get a good bit going, they start throwing in cheesy prog cliche sounds. Album is way, way too long. For early Genesis, it’s okay. But I can’t wait for it to end. Peter Gabriel was smart to leave this band and go solo.
lol
wow - I tried I really did. Love Peter Gabriel solo ("So") but this... once I got past the title cut (the best by far and only hit)... it let me.
Some awesome stuff, some cheesy stuff. Not a fan of the vocal style. Loved some of the cool guitar effects.
I’m more of a post-Gabriel Genesis fan.
Couldn't get though this one. Fine but [shrug]
Interesting compositions but I didn’t have enough time to listen to the whole album properly.
I can respect it but I dont really like it compared to the others
Needs more time
The album has a great flow from song to song. The overall sound is definitely early 70's synthesizer.
Peter Gabriel leaving Genesis was best for everybody, him, Genesis, and listeners. This album almost put me into a coma.
I must admit, this is a disappointment, and a huge step down from their previous album, Selling England by the Pound. Its heavy use of synths lead to an album that hardly feels like it means any of the music its producing, and while there are certainly cool and good uses of the synths, it isn't anything that artists like Brian Eno weren't already nailing. I will say that the album does get close a lot to grabbing my attention, with many tracks catching my attention at first, and I must give it credit for that. It just fails to prove itself minutes into each song, and even the best tracks have nothing on its sibling that I once again can't help but compare it to. Cool concept, middling execution.
Pop elegante, con ritmo y muy de la época. Aunque las canciones son un tanto parecidas algunas, tiene un estilo que gusta
This was great. It's exactly what I think of when I imagine prog rock. Listening to it makes me feel like I'm in a Boo mansion (highest of compliments).
Normally I’d give something like this a 3 because overall I thought it was weird but fine, but this is too long to be mediocre. Would love to be there when they decided that they were bursting with so much material that they had to make a 90 minute record. Strange mix of prog sand straight experimental.
This is good and has cool variety, but I’ve just never been much of a Peter Gabriel guy.
One of the best (if not the best) Genesis albums. Yes, it's long but there are some great songs here including The Lamb... and Carpet Crawlers. This version of Genesis is about as far from what they would later become as any band I can think of (maybe the BeeGees?).
I wasnt able to listen closely enough to see if I could follow the story, but the music and NYC references were cool. The interpolations of other songs were interestign and something you hear alot more in hip-hop. I really liked "Fly on a Windshield". If I could follow the story maybe I wouldn;t have found it too long.
A classical album. I like a lot of songs from this concept album. It's not my all time favorite from genesis, but I like it.
Pretty long winded, even for a Genesis fan. This era always reminds me of Gabriel as an elvish priest in Middle earth. The prog brings it back for me but his voice and overall lyrics push the vibe. 3/5
Nope
J'aime bien entendu plus le son de Genesis avec Peter Gabriel, mais cet album est un tantinet long et considérant la longueur de l'album, j'aurais pensé que l'aspect concept allait être un peu plus présent que ça. Ça reste un bon album de prog rock. 7/10
I haven’t tried a prog rock album yet, but this is a good intro to it! I love Peter Gabriel’s silky voice flowing over the instrumentals of every song. To me, this album feels like a musical. I wish to see a stage production of this in any way possible. 4.8/5 Fav: “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway” Least Fav: “The Colony of Slippermen”
Genesis' massive epic, but before they went more pop, which is what I prefer.
Really good. Took me forever to actually finish listening but I enjoyed it the whole way through. Love the transition between Fly on a Windshield and Broadway Melody. Definitely have to check out more from Genesis. And since I spent so long listening to this, my top 5 is not really in any particular order. 8/10 Top 5: 1. In the Cage 2. The Lamia 3. The Colony of Slippermen 4. Counting Out Time 5. The Carpet Crawlers
Even though I am more amenable to prog now than I was as a teen, when I was firmly against anything even remotely connected to the genre, i have never really gotten on with Genesis and this hasn’t shaken that assessment. The musicianship is very good, and the concept is an interesting one, but the songs are not distinctive or engaging enough to sell it.
Bizarre story, interesting album, good music.
I think I described this as "testing". Its just a bit much! Turns out my dad loves this album and was surprised about my adverse reaction. Just goes on and on!
I like it, I don't love it. It's very long. A bit like Chole's review, my Dad loves this album. And I get it. It fells like a lot of effort to get to some really cool bits.
Very self indulgent, there were moments of greatness but they were few and far between. Don't know maybe this needs more listens but I just don't think I want to give it more time
a lot of the songs start out strong til peter gabriel comes along and ruins them the lamb lies down on broadway in the cage hairless heart the waiting room
I just can't get into genesis. Not the first time I've tried. 2 stars
Long
Ikkje dumt, men for langt
Feels like the first approachable prog rock album. Fascinating listen.
Wow...I don't hate prog, but this was a slog. It went way to long, and I didn't love the songs. Was thankful when it was done and I am rating this a one. 1/5
I didn't really have patience for 90 minutes of prog, so I half listened whilst I made mince pies. It was ok, the pies weren't much better. Less noodling than I was expecting. I grew up loving Fish-era Marillion who shaped themselves on Gabriel-era Genesis, but I'm not really feeling this one. I blame The Who’s Tommy for all this impenetrable weirdness. Even The Small Faces went in for it on Ogden’s Nut Gone Flake!
Erg rommelig vond er niks aan
Onsamenhangend en rommelig voor mijn gevoel, heb er niet van kunnen genieten
Ninety-fucking-four minutes of prog should be listed as cruel and unusual punishment by the UN. What kind of just world allows this? What kind of psychopath is entertained from start to end by this? No, don’t tell me. I don’t want to know.
Very strange, lowkey stressful. Kind of like if yes was evil and had more narrative storytelling
It's sort of like if Rush was not really exciting and had less personality. It's probably more generally agreeable but much less special imo.
Early Genesis.... This was good but seems to be trying to hard to be 'significent'. Better said, a bit artsy fartsy.
1. the lamb liez douun on broaduuay - 1 2. fly on a uuindzhield - 1 3. melody of 1974 - 1.5 4. cuckoo cocoon - 0 5. in the cage - 1 6. the grand parade - 0 7. back in nyc - 1 8. hairlezz heart - 1.5 9. counting out time - 1 10. carpet crauulerz - 1 11. chamber of 32 doorz - 1 12. lilyuuhite lilith - 0 13. the uuaitiing room - 1 14. anyuuay - 1 15. here comez - 1 16. the lamia - 1 17. zilent zorrouu - 1.5 18. the colony - 0 19. ravine - 1.5 20. the light diez douun - 1.5 21. riding the zcree - 0 22. in the rapidz - 1 23. it - 0
Through my parents I grew up listening to Phil Collins Genesis, which made me dislike their pop rock style. However, I find their earlier prog rock albums more interesting, and I am a big fan of Peter Gabriel’s solo work. His latest album i/o was finally released yesterday, id highly recommend it to anyone who likes his music, hopefully makes futures cuts of the 1001 list. The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway is one of Peter Gabriel’s last albums with Genesis, and it is a very ambitious and creative project, in my opinion his best with the group. It is a double album that tells the story of Rael, a young man who goes on a surreal adventure in New York City, facing various challenges and temptations. The album explores themes such as identity, sexuality, religion, and society, using a variety of musical genres and styles. However, I have some issues with the album that prevent it from being a favoruite. First of all, I think the album is too long and repetitive, and it could have been edited down to a single album or a shorter double album. Some of the songs are filler and do not add much to the story or the music. For example, songs like The Waiting Room, The Light Dies Down on Broadway, and The Colony of Slippermen are boring and unnecessary, and they drag the album down. Secondly, I think the album is too typical and clichéd of the prog rock genre. The album relies heavily on the keyboards, which sound dated and cheesy, and create a bland and monotonous atmosphere. The album also uses a lot of common tropes and devices of the genre, such as complex and obscure lyrics, long and indulgent instrumental sections, and obscure and pretentious references. I feel this sort of album just gives fans of Star Trek a big hard on. Therefore, I would give the album a solid 3 stars out of 5, and I would say that it is an album that you should listen to before you die, but will only really enjoy if you are interested in the history and evolution of Genesis and Peter Gabriel, or if you are a fan of prog rock and concept albums. However, I prefer Peter Gabriel’s solo work.
too long and meandering. Genesis didnt hit its stride until a few albums later with Phil Collins on lead vocals
According to Wikipedia, "The band decided to produce a double album before they had agreed on its contents or direction", which set alarm bells ringing. That said, the arrangements, production and vocal/instrumental performances are strong but the songs aren't particularly memorable. There are a few pleasant tracks like the pretty sounding 'Cuckoo Cocoon' but ultimately all gets bogged down in the concept. It probably is a masterpiece of something or other but it needs multiple listens to scratch below the surface.
Oh my god, thought Genesis was bad with Phil, did not enjoy this
Peak Gabriel-Genesis, and despite its nostalgic charm it's all a bit too prog for me. And a double album was waaaay too much.
It's like a medley of extracts from a confusing musical, where they forgot to write a plot. Oh god, I just read the plot on Wikipedia; oh dear; oh no. I'm not into these long form monologue progressive rock tracks. I liked the enthusiastic explanation of, "Erogenous Zones" on Counting Out Time. Did he ever get his penis back from the raven (who was carrying it in a shoobedoobe)?
While I quite like Genesis, this double album is overly long and got bogged down in its own surreal concepts. I liked a few of the tracks, but doubt I'd be re-listening anytime soon.
I love Peter Gabriel solo, but can’t deal with this record. Prog-rock concept record, no thank you. I wouldn’t be surprised if some broadway producer tried to stage this…
I don’t always listen to albums multiple times when I get one generated that I’ve never heard. This one had my interest piqued enough to listen to it three times. It ends up overstaying its welcome a little bit and loses steam towards the end but I really loved the first side.
An okay album, few good songs and a lot of average/concept songs which are just instrumental fillers.
Very long album.
A lot of Genesis I wasn't familiar with but the overall vibe matches my previous experience. Pretty solid all around but nothing groundbreaking for me either. 4.5
Definitely good. But it just made me want to listen to other classic rock bands of the era. I’ve never been a Genesis guy, but I’m glad I gave it a listen.
Bastante rollo ... Mejor la segunda parte.
Probably their finest album
Wow. Having only ever grown up on 80's pop Genesis & Peter Gabriel, I had no idea that Gabriel-Genesis was Prog Rock! Color me surprised but in the best way possible. This was a *VERY* ambitious album by the group but pays off in a big way. The musicianship is top tier and the melodies are both haunting and beautiful. I really enjoyed the moments of soft introspective folksy tunes as well as the complete opposite full blown synthesizer prog. The lyrics are very out there but that's Prog for ya. You either love it or hate it. At different moments on the album you can hear hints of possible influences from their peers, from The Beatles to Rush to late stage Floyd. Completely enjoyable at every step. Definitely deserves a few more listens to really get a full feel for the breath and depth of this album. Standout Tracks: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway / The Light Dies Down on Broadway, Carpet Crawlers, Lilywhite Lillith, The Lamia
I don't like prog rock.
Just not my cup of tea
My god they think they are so smart, but its way to theatrical and annoying, so it all just feels like one big pretentious blur. Anti Prog Aktion is back everybody.
An absolute masterpiece of an album. "Carpet Crawlers" is an all-time great.
I don remember this but i think i hated it
Lyrics: Pros: The lyrics of "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" are rich in symbolism and metaphor, weaving a surreal narrative that follows the protagonist, Rael, through a series of strange and fantastical events. Gabriel's storytelling is vivid and imaginative, creating a unique and immersive experience for the listener. Cons: The complexity of the storyline can be challenging to follow, and some listeners may find the abstract nature of the lyrics difficult to decipher. The narrative may be too esoteric for those who prefer straightforward and literal songwriting. Music: Pros: The musical compositions on the album showcase the progressive rock mastery of Genesis. Intricate instrumentals, dynamic shifts in tempo and mood, and a fusion of rock, folk, and classical elements contribute to a diverse and engaging musical experience. The band's technical prowess, particularly the intricate guitar work of Steve Hackett and the keyboard arrangements by Tony Banks, is a highlight. Cons: Some listeners might find the musical complexity overwhelming, and the avant-garde sections may be challenging for those who prefer more straightforward rock music. The album's length (over 90 minutes) could be a drawback for those with shorter attention spans. Production: Pros: Produced by John Burns and Genesis, the album features a meticulous attention to detail in its production. The use of studio effects and innovative recording techniques enhances the album's atmospheric and otherworldly qualities. The production contributes significantly to the overall immersive experience of the concept. Cons: Some critics argue that the production occasionally veers towards excess, with dense arrangements that might overwhelm certain listeners. Additionally, the production techniques used may sound somewhat dated to modern ears. Themes: Pros: "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the surreal journey of the protagonist. The album touches on existential and psychological concepts, creating a thought-provoking and introspective experience. The themes resonate with the album's progressive rock context and add depth to the overall narrative. Cons: The abstract and symbolic nature of the themes may alienate listeners who prefer more straightforward and accessible subject matter in their music. Influence: Pros: "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" is considered a landmark album in the progressive rock genre. Its ambitious concept and musical innovation have influenced countless artists in the progressive and art rock realms. The album's impact extends beyond its initial release, inspiring subsequent generations of musicians. Cons: The album's avant-garde nature may limit its influence on mainstream or more commercially oriented music audiences. Pros and Cons Summary: Pros: Rich and imaginative storytelling in the lyrics. Musically diverse and technically impressive compositions. Meticulous and innovative production techniques. Thought-provoking exploration of existential themes. Significant influence on progressive and art rock genres. Cons: Complexity of the narrative may be challenging for some listeners. Musical complexity and avant-garde sections may not appeal to all audiences. Production techniques may sound dated to modern ears. Abstract and symbolic themes may alienate those seeking more straightforward lyrics. Limited mainstream or commercial appeal due to avant-garde nature. "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" stands as a testament to Genesis' artistic ambition and creative exploration during the progressive rock era. While its complexities may not be universally appreciated, the album remains a classic within the genre and a milestone in the band's discography.
Felt kinda like flaming lips
A good prog rock album. "Selling England By the Pound" from the year prior is better and shorter. Probably only need 1 Genesis mid 70s prog-rock album and this ain't it.
Prog Rock Forever
It's good, but it's still Genesis.
groovy and weird, 4 stars.
Even though this was waaaaay too long, I was still pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I know about Genesis through cultural osmosis but never really listened to much of their music despite hearing a lot of peter gabriel growing up. I knew it was prog rock but I wasn't expecting it to be as bombastic and eclectic as it was. Every track felt like a showstopper with entire orchestras (or whatever other random instruments) going all out at almost every moment which unfortunately still got a little stale at points throughout a 90 minute run time. It reminded me a lot of moving pictures by Rush but was much better than that album IMO. The gold standards of long albums remain the nitty gritty dirt band and aphex twin so far and am still dreading 69 love songs
6 tracks in and I was concerned I wouldn't make it through the record but it gets better... the first Genesis album I've listened to in the streaming era.
Love the story.
genesis double lp got me like 😴😴😴😴 i dont know about genesis, i like a couple songs from their most famous album but nothing really gets me. its a prog pop kind of thing and i dont like it all that much. yeah ive listened to the first song and there aint no way im listening to the whole thing, i dont care if im losing on something, not doing that. the fucking bridges are the part that throw me off, theyre so angelical and they all sound like the start of a great and epic journey. no man, no. 2.5, in case its actually a good album
I like the prog, Peter Gabriel led Genesis more than the pop, Phil Collins led incarnation of the band. So I do like this album quite a bit. It's not perfect and like most concept albums, it starts strong but fades in the back half. Still, a solid listen with excellent musicianship knowing that this won't be for everyone's taste. Basically, a typical prog album.
If it's going to be a double, it's got to be a very enjoyable double. This was not that.
Counting out time is utterly ridiculous. Wippeeee
I listened through Peter Gabriel’s solo output this year & found a lot that I really liked. His work with Genesis here is so different. Strange, because post-Genesis Peter Gabriel can make shorter, catchy songs and post-Peter Gabriel Genesis can make shorter, catchy songs. Just not here.
Genesis with Peter Gabriel > Genesis with Phil Collins. Anyway, here are 1,001 albums you need to hear if you’re super into prog rock.
I struggled with how to feel about this album. I enjoy Peter Gabriel, I enjoy Phil Collins, I even enjoy Genesis. But I didn’t enjoy THIS Genesis. I DID enjoy the fact that this album felt like a coherent body of work, I think it was created with the notion that the listener bears it from start to finish, not single tracks. The songs felt large, like they contained entire movements in some of them. You could hear the impact Gabriel had on the band even though he was not a member any more. Some of Collins’s iconic drumming was very present here. On the other hand, the lyrics were far too abstract for me to enjoy. Too many of them felt like the result of a “bad lip reading” segment. I probably won’t spend a lot more time with this album though I continue to enjoy the journey of listening.
A pretty fun and interesting album that is dragged down by being as a long as a damn movie. I'll call it a 3.5.
Long. Not uninteresting. But long. Longer than it is interesting. Nothing stuck and wish it would. Hopefully Alex's write up of it will make me reconsider.
Probably the most valid criticism one could level at this kind of music, alongside self-indulgence, is that it speaks to the head rather than the heart or the body. I don't think that's inaccurate here. There are other aspects that irk - the length, a knotty narrative, a sometimes grating strain of English whimsy - but overall, I was impressed. Impressed, distinct from being seized with joy or moved to tears. I really do appreciate the sprawling ambition, the occasional facility with a good tune and the constant, overwhelming virtuosity. Despite its faults, where this album wins Mr over is that there's always something interesting going on in the music - a strange chord progression, a dazzling keyboard run, unusual bass lines. Enough to push me to an appreciative four stars, despite all the flannel.
Too long, too ornamental, too pretentious, too much of everything. That's prog baby! And I loved it. Somehow I had not taken the time to listen to this one, in spite of going on a bit of a classic Genesis kick a few years ago. The length probably put me off. But I'll be revisiting this one a lot. No way to really process it all after just one listen.
Not as bad as I feared but I'm pretty far from being able to enjoy 90 minutes of it.
As a Peter gabriel fan, I had to listen to The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis. I found some influences developped later in Peter Gabriel's work. Great album. Will listen again.
My second Favourite Genesis album
The cover art, as we say in New England, is wicked smaht. In one of the songs, it sounds like Peter Gabriel is saying "get me out of the keeee itcch in"
Complex, crafted and dramatic. Though it certainly is a bit long, there's enough challenge and creativity that keeps the listener engaged. Really enjoyed.
Lungo, strano, per me è meh
not actual music but a statement
Genesis almost never misses - for how long this thing is, the LP never fails to pull new, catchy melodic tricks up until the end and then execute them perfectly courtesy of Collins and company’s breathtaking instrumental skill. The drums fucking pound, the guitar is rock solid without overpowering the softer moments, and the keys are the unsung melodic powerhouse here. Some tracks felt a lil flat, but again for the length it’s amazing how many moments I found myself checking the track because I /knew/ I’d be coming back. Biggest surprise goes to several moments that felt like OK-era Radiohead decades in advance.