Genesis Sale

I am sure we all started liking Genesis in 1980 with the hit "Turn It On Again." I will admit that's what I remember. Also I remember on MTV the video for "Land of Confusion" with the puppets of the band, and also the President of the United States and First Lady. I thought for the longest time that is what started Genesis. Well I was wrong. I even remember going to record stores and picking up Duke or Abacab saying that these are the best albums ever.

One day I was going through vinyl when I spotted Selling England By The Pound I had no idea what I just got myself into. I bought it and took it home. I looked at the date and thought this must be another Genesis. When I saw the photo of the band on the lyric sheet and looking at the personal I noticed it was the same band (well almost) that created Duke and Abacab. I must have missed something.

Then I put the album on the turn table and heard these words, "Can you tell me where my country lies?" said the unifaun to his true love eyes. I was floored. The music did not sound polished or late 70's pop rock and roll, but it sounded Sci-fi or Fantasy. The singer transported me to another world I have not explored.

I continued listening, I loved the sound as a whole. It was a much fuller sound then what I was listening to. I could not believe that this band was that band I was listened to. I stopped listening to the later Genesis and started listening to this stuff. I was so amazed by the music. When I heard the guitar player I could not believe it was coming from this. This had a classic rock feel or so I thought. It was definitely Progressive Rock and it was my new favorite band to hear.

What makes this album exciting to me is that these songs speak of far away lands and have a very Progressive Rock feel to them. They make me think that Pete Sinfield came over from King Crimson and wrote these. I like the fact that this is a long album that begs for your attention. 8 songs in 53 minutes has the feel of what an album should be.

I love this album, It's an album that does not get tired after repeated listens and surely will never get played on classic rock radio. If classic rock radio got a hold of this, they would not know what to with it. I often smile when I hear a classic rock station try to play something that they don't normally play and try to explain to us the dumb listener. This album classic rock is afraid of.

I will tell you that if you get this you might be putting your later Genesis in the next tag sale. You will listen to the Mellotron and keyboard of Tony Banks and great guitar work by Steve Hackett and the the vocals of Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins drumming which should be praised. This album is a joy to hear and you should too speak volumes after listening to it. I am sure it will be in rotation in your musical selections in the future.