THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY

When it comes to Peter Gabriel's lyrics or concepts I don't even try to figure it out, I just kick back and enjoy the music. I agree with others that there is a lot of variety on these two discs, hearing things we've never heard from this band before or afterwards. I want to touch on some of my favourite songs.

The first song I will never tire of "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" it just doesn't get much better than this. What an uplifting song, and check Banks out ! "Fly On A Windshield" features mellotron, acoustic guitar and vocals until the sound almost explodes 1 1/2 minutes in with heavy drums from Collins leading the charge. Hackett shines as does Gabriel. Mellotron is back and it continues to flow right into the next song "Broadway Melody Of 1974". "Cuckoo Cocoon" is too beautiful, just a gorgeous song. "In the Cage" opens with vocals as drums and keys build. Passionate vocals are followed by a keyboard solo. What an intense song. Pulsating keys before 6 minutes. "The Grand Parade Of Lifeless Packaging" has mellotron and builds to a climax. "Back In NYC" has these theatrical vocals from Gabriel and the drumming is fantastic. Pulsating keys from Banks, but it's Gabriel who steals the show. "Hairless Heart" just melts me into a puddle, I can't explain why although the mellotron probably helps. "Counting Out Time" is another incredible song and they are a having a lot of fun 2 1/2 minutes in. "Carpet Crawlers" continues to hit me like "Hairless Heart" did, an emotional beauty."The Chamber Of 32 Doors" has plenty of tempo changes and mood shifts with meaningful lyrics. What an amazing song ! I said i would touch on my favourite songs, well that includes all the songs from the first disc as there's not even one average song in my opinion.

Disc two starts off great with "Lilywhite Lilith" an uplifting song, especially the chorus and the mellotron doesn't hurt either. "The Lamia" has fragile vocals and piano for a minute before we get a full sound and normal vocals, this contrast continues. Nice. "Riding the Scree" is really the Gabriel and Banks show.

The first disc to me is almost on a par with "Selling England By The Pound" there is something very magical and special about it making it my second favourite GENESIS disc. And while disc two may not be as strong, this double album is one of the best double's i've ever heard.