THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY

Like almost all the double albums I know, "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" makes the mistake of containing a few songs that are below the rest (The Waiting Room, The Lamia, Cuckoo Cocoon...), detracting from the value of the whole.

Another fault, in my opinion, is that it is an album too focused on the figure of Peter Gabriel, who is the absolute protagonist of the show. It is true that all the instruments have the opportunity to shine throughout the work, but it is Peter's voice and his acid lyrics who finally ends up monopolizing much of the album.

In any case, it is another excellent record by the British, somewhat darker and heavier, which despite being more irregular than their two previous albums, contains enough brilliant moments to be highly recommended and earn an excellent rating.

After this, Genesis would never be the same again!

Best Tacks: In the Cage (my absolute favorite on the album, amazing keyboard work), Back in NYC (a clear inspiration for Spock's Beard "Snow". One of the heaviest Genesis songs), Carpet Crawlers (great vocal melodies, of the most memorable thing Gabriel has ever sung) and Riding the Scree (another outstanding work by Banks)

My Rating: ****

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