Nursery Cryme - Genesis

Posted : 2 years, 6 months ago at May 9 16:29

"The Musical Box" is one of the most famous songs by progressive rock band Genesis and appears on the album Nursery Cryme of 1971. It has acquired the status of one of the band's signature tunes from their progressive rock-era and featured in their live repertoire right up to Phil Collins' departure after the We Can't Dance tour in 1992. Being the opening track on Nursery Cryme, the first album the band made after Collins and guitarist Steve Hackett's joining, the song is to all intents and purposes, the first ever Genesis song of what many regard as the 'classic' lineup of Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute) Mike Rutherford (bass), Tony Banks (keyboards), Phil Collins (drums, percussion) and Steve Hackett, the latter two having replaced John Mayhew and Anthony Phillips respectively. "The Musica...Read more

Posted : 2 years, 6 months ago at May 8 19:24

Nursery Cryme is the third studio album by Genesis and was recorded and released in 1971. It is also the first album to feature the lineup of Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins, and Steve Hackett, the latter two replacing John Mayhew and Anthony Phillips on drums and guitar, respectively in 1970 following the release of Trespass. This lineup would remain consistent until Gabriel's departure in 1975. "The Musical Box" and "The Return of the Giant Hogweed" - both the major highlights of Nursery Cryme - became staples of their live performances. Although not a success upon release in their homeland, Nursery Cryme became an unexpected hit in Italy - spurring on Genesis' European success - with the album eventually reaching #39 in the UK in 1974. A SACD / DVD doub...Read more

Posted : 2 years, 8 months ago at Mar 12 13:47

1. The Musical Box
2. For Absent Friends
3. The Return Of The Giant Hogweed
4. Seven Stones
5. Harold The Barrel
6. Harlequin
7. The Fountain Of Salmacis