THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY

It's kind of insane to think that once I didn't like this. Like, really didn't like it. I deleted it from my library, thinking I never would.

It was Steve Hackett's Genesis Revisited II that opened these songs up to me - and the ones I love here are almost all those from that re-recording. But of course, that one doesn't have Mr Gabriel. This is truly his Genesis record, and it's no surprise that he decided to bow out shortly after - what more could he do within the framework of progressive rock? This is their most melancholic and soulful album, with some of the melodies being absolutely heartbreaking, and the pomp doesn't get in the way of conveying the emotional core. It is too long, as is every double album, but the more I listen to it, the less I care. At this point, it's probably my favourite, of both Genesis and Gabriel.

8.2 (9th listen)

Part of my listening diary from my facebook music blog - www.facebook.com/TheExoskeletalJunction

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