FOXTROT

The fact that Supper's Ready is just barely the best song on here speaks volumes of the strength of this album. The formula for the climax of "As Sure as Eggs is Eggs" has been repeated many times in progressive rock.

Horizons is one of my favorite guitar pieces. It compares to Yes' "Mood For a Day." Hugely underrated.

Genesis' storytelling is often over the top, but it serves it's purpose. The tales take you to another place, while subtly commenting politically. As a fairly secular person," Supper's Ready"'s take on the apocalypse even makes me wish I were a Christian. Hackett really is given a chance to show off his versatility as a guitarist. From serene and epic (As Sure as Eggs is Eggs), to aggressive (Apocolypse 9/8), to dynamic and exciting (Ikhnaton and Itsacon and Their Band of Merry Men). The same can be said with Banks throughout the song. All in all, one of the greatest pieces ever written on one of the greatest albums ever put together.

5/5, easily a masterpiece of music.