Genesis
Nursery Cryme

Welcome to a fantastic world: the world of Genesis, the main band of English progressive rock.

A group that had the great Peter Gabriel as its leader, and that made rock history by writing many pages of it!!! Charismatic leader Peter Gabriel, wore masks and played characters from the songs during concerts. The band revolved around him; in fact, after his departure, Genesis could no longer recreate the atmospheres of the past!!!

The original lineup included Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford. In 1971, Genesis released Nursery Crime, an album that demonstrates the class and majesty of this band.

The title of the album alludes to Nursery Rhymes, the children's nursery rhymes, very popular in the Anglo-Saxon world. The reference is made to the opening track ''The Musical Box'', also the subject of the wonderful cover designed by Paul Whitehead: the song's lyrics are centered on a children's story, one of whom is ''gracefully decapitated'' by a peer.  ''For Absent Friends'' strikes with its infinite sweetness. ''The Return Of The Giant Hogweed'' is centered on a superb keyboard work that dialogues with Peter's voice and has a breathtaking finale. ''Seven Stones'' in which Peter Gabriel sings in a fantastic way with a majestic Phil Collins on drums!!! ''Harold The Barrel'' characterized by a driving rhythm with Peter again dialoguing with Tony Banks' keyboards. ''Harlequin'' written based on very refined musical frescoes. In ''The Fountain Of Salmacis'' the group draws inspiration from classical antiquity, rhythm and melody generate strong and delicate emotions interspersed with a long and poignant solo by Steve Hackett together with Mike Rutherford.

What makes this album great is the aura of mystery and fairy tale it exudes. Music that tells fairy tales, like when you are little, and you believe in fantastic stories!!! A work that makes those who listen daydream, a true poetry for the ears!!! A band of unparalleled musical and artistic depth!!!

The flagship track is ''The Musical Box'': tempo changes punctuate the narration of a tragic fairy tale. The ending is hair-raising, with Gabriel's voice first hoarse and hypnotic, and then imperious in a powerful and unstoppable crescendo of incomparable intensity!!!