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NURSERY CRYME

Genesis

 

Symphonic Prog

4.42 | 3580 ratings

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gene_frost
5 stars What would be the prog world without "The Musical Box"? I couldn't imagine, but fact is that this track is a revolution for the genre. Definitely one of the most memoriable tracks ever! "The Return Of The Giant Hogweed", the beautiful, poethic ballad "Seven Stones" (often overlooked jewel of the Gabriel-era) and the epic prog-masterpiece "The Fountain Of Salmacis" are the other highlights, which are all on the same high level. It's clear that the rest can't follow this, but it fits somehow to the record. "For Absent Friends" is a short, slow song, sung by Phil Collins (showed very early, that he ever was a far better drummer than singer), "Harrold The Barrel" is a interestening, short story about a restaurant-owner, perfectly interpretated by Peter Gabriel and well performed by the band. "Harlequin" is in the similar vein as "For Absent Friends", only better in my oppinion. Genesis would be on their absolutely peak on their forthcoming albums "Foxtrot", "Selling England By The Pound" and the rock theatre "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" (whom I tell that?), but "Nursery Cryme" is the very important step to their most astonished period. A must- have for any collection!
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