Genesis - Nursery Cryme: 100%

This is the first album I have ever listened to by Genesis, and I must say; I am amazed! From the beginning to the end this is a masterpiece within itself. The Musical Box and the The Fountain Of Salmacis are the best songs on this album. I can not decide which is better. Both being very climatic and epic. This whole album is progressive, inspired, and done beautifully. The same can be said for the musicianship and musical composition. The only weak part that might bother some, but not the majority is the quality of the recordings. This album would sound breathtaking with today's audio technology. On with the album... The Musical Box and The Fountain Of Salmacis are the true epics of the album that need to be heard by all progressive ears. For Absent Friends and Harlequin are two mellow tracks that are beautiful and well inspired. Seven Stones is also more mellow, but a bit more on the epic side. The Return Of The Giant Hogweed is another amazing song that is upbeat and starts with a classical intro. Harold The Barrel being also on the upbeat side though I found the other songs to be better; still amazing. Though a progressive masterpiece, I'd say any listener would have to know a thing or two about music. I would not have enjoyed this album if I did not otherwise. As a whole album it is memorable, but for the life of me I don't really remember any specific musical passages that caught me except the intro to The Return Of The Giant Hogweed, and that's just because I like classical. One last thing I almost forgot to mention: the lyrics are amazing! (They are basically awesome poetry.) Each of the songs are a story as The Musical Box goes more on the conceptual side. Making this album thus forth more amazing!

Here's some awesome vintage Genesis: The Musical Box: