NURSERY CRYME

The majestic "Nursery Cryme"! An album that will resonate for many years to come, that's for sure. Such an amazing set of songs, approaching perfection of music. One of the more overlooked albums of the Gabriel era, I'm afraid, often cast in the shadows by "Foxtrot" and "Selling England by the Pound". This is one for the ages and definitely a must-have for all prog fans obviously. The band experienced the first of their four peaks, in my opinion (the second, third, and fourth ones being the next three albums, chronologically). I won't rally on too much here but indeed, one of the masterpieces of all prog, with some dents, mind you, but overall, a very satisfying record that will continue to do just that, satisfy.

1. "The Musical Box" - 10/10

2. "For Absent Friends" - 10/10

3. "The Return of the Giant Hogweed" - 9/10

4. "Seven Stones" - 9/10

5. "Harold the Barrel" - 9/10

6. "Harlequin" - 10/10

7. "The Fountain of Salmacis" - 10/10

67/7 = 95.71% = 5 stars, but I caution, listen to sparingly and the satisfaction shall be greater.