For those people who only know Peter Gabriel for his pop song “Sledgehammer”, who think Genesis and Phil Collins are pop/rock musicians only, or those who don’t have respect for them for being pop/rock superstars… Genesis besides being pop rock superstars, they were Art-Progressive Rock superstars in the 70’s, and such albums like Foxtrot ,Nursery Cryme and the masterpiece The lamb lies down on Broadway prove it. But by far, the best record ever made by Genesis is this one, Selling England by the pound. The reason: They sound like a band, everybody has the opportunity to show their talents. Peter Gabriel’s dramatic voice and a flute as dramatic as his voice. Steve Hackett, with his over the top guitar, almost Van Halenish sound, with complex and lyrical solos. Mike Rutherford showing he is great in the rhythm section with his precise bass lines. Tony Banks with his classical influenced keyboards that give the whole atmosphere to the recording and Phil Collins as the great drummer he is, with complex rhythms and a great background and lead vocalist. Along with Close to the edge by Yes, In the court of the crimson King by King Crimson, Aqualung by Jethro Tull ,Emerson Lake & Palmer’s debut album, and Pink Floyd’s Dark side of the Moon, this one is one of the essential recordings for those who are interested in the British Progressive Rock era.
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