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Tucker Constable
Hello there, my name is Tucker. I love all sorts of music especially the music of yesteryear. I hope you enjoy my reviews, and I hope they entertain you, (I try to make my reviews funny and interesting), and maybe add a new perspective to an album you enjoy or do not enjoy.
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"Selling England By The Pound" is an album exempt from any criticism, no questions asked. The music on the record is incredibly well orchestrated and the band's well thought out lyrics are even more present than on past releases. Peter Gabriel's vocals take somewhat of a backseat on this album to make room for Tony Banks classical piano and keyboards, Phil Collins' jazz nuanced drumming, Steve Hackett's churning and twisting guitars, and Mike Rutherford's comfortable off in the back bass strumming. The opening track, "Dancing With The Moonlit Knight", represents this exciting new approach more so than anything else on the record. Gabriel's vocals are incredibly haunting, and in the wake of Brexit the opening line carries a considerable amount of weight than it did in 1974; "Can you tell me where my country lies?"
"Selling England By The Pound", despite it's progressive leanings, managed to shoot a single into the U.K. top 40 with the track "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)". "I Know What I Like" is almost a care free anthem for those bohemian types or really anyone who feels like a free spirit that can't be tied down by material things. The constant guitar riff, provided by Steve Hackett, is quite innovative for a top 40 single since it successfully attempts to mimic the sound of a lawnmower. Despite being somewhat of a novelty song it managed to become a concert, being documented on 1977's "Seconds Out" and 1993's "The Way We Walk Volume 2: The Longs".
All in all "Selling England By The Pound" is a spellbinding piece of vinyl, with it's mystical lyrics and carefree yet precise instrumentation. It's a true must have for any person who dare call themselves a "music fan" or a Genesis fan.
Final Rating 10/10
Stand-Out Tracks- "Dancing With The Moonlit Knight", "The Cinema Show" and "Firth of Fifth"
"Selling England By The Pound", despite it's progressive leanings, managed to shoot a single into the U.K. top 40 with the track "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)". "I Know What I Like" is almost a care free anthem for those bohemian types or really anyone who feels like a free spirit that can't be tied down by material things. The constant guitar riff, provided by Steve Hackett, is quite innovative for a top 40 single since it successfully attempts to mimic the sound of a lawnmower. Despite being somewhat of a novelty song it managed to become a concert, being documented on 1977's "Seconds Out" and 1993's "The Way We Walk Volume 2: The Longs".
All in all "Selling England By The Pound" is a spellbinding piece of vinyl, with it's mystical lyrics and carefree yet precise instrumentation. It's a true must have for any person who dare call themselves a "music fan" or a Genesis fan.
Final Rating 10/10
Stand-Out Tracks- "Dancing With The Moonlit Knight", "The Cinema Show" and "Firth of Fifth"
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