The first record in this 2 LP album ROCKS. With plenty of classic Genesis moments and songs. The song writing is first rate right from the opening fanfare of the title track that introduces the audience to Rael the hero of our convoluted story. The second record does NOT rock, it is atmospheric and mood setting, dominated by long instrumental passages that I have trouble understanding how they advance the narrative, but I think that's beside the point. However record 2 still has its moments; The Colony of Slipperman / A Visit to the doktor / The Raven which opens side 4 is lyrical and has some beautiful keyboard lines and is beautifully arranged and played. And side 4 has some provocative twists and turns musically. Leaving aside the impossible to follow story the music on this album is driving and beautiful, with memorable hooks and melodies that linger long after the album ends. And even though the narrative of Rael doesn't make much sense, it is still a lyrically beautiful album. The Lamb Lies Donwn on Broadway deserves its status as the masterpiece of the Peter Gabriel era Genesis. 4.5 stars