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THE REVIEW
Ok ok I did it and I signed up for Debaser..... Is it COVID's fault or merit???? I have definitely been following you for many years, maybe 10, and I have seen and above all read everything and more!!!! I know I know the duplicate is not welcome but my story begins here.
And it won't be a review.... but an act of
I was 10 years old and my brother brought home (I presume stealing it) the object in question.
Almost pristine Toshiba system and that yellow cover takes hold of me.
I understand nothing but then I realize that Armando Gallo worked for me and a world unfolds.....
How can I forget that opening by Peter.... and how can I remain indifferent to those notes by Tony after the wonderful normality of .......
and father Tiresias?? shall we talk about it ????
.... and then off to spend those 4 bucks I could afford..... buy Music (does anyone remember the discographies?) ... Ciao 2001 .... Rockstar.....
From here.... nothing is the same anymore.......
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The review is a personal, nostalgic reflection rather than a conventional critique. The author recalls discovering 'Selling England by the Pound' as a child and being captivated by its music and cover art. The album served as a gateway into a lifelong appreciation for progressive rock. Memorable performances by Peter Gabriel and Tony Banks are highlighted, with strong emotional connections to the album’s imagery and sound.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Genesis
English rock band formed in 1967, celebrated for landmark early-1970s progressive albums (Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound, The Lamb) and a later, more pop-oriented phase led commercially by Phil Collins.116 Reviews
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By Dario Pierini
The piano intro alone is worth the price of the record.
The unmistakable dreamy and romantic atmosphere, with a medieval and baroque flavor, makes them at once so modern and ancient, so innovative and tied to tradition.
By rebel1
The history of music will never be able to forget pieces like "Dancing With The Moonlit Knight" and "Firth Of Fifth."
Undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary albums of the immense Genesis (clearly, with the presence of Gabriel and Hackett).
By Breus
"Selling England" unfolds like a fable-like and epic fresco between the unifaun and the Queen of May Be, singing the fate of a land that has become prey to commerce and lost its nobler ambitions.
"The Cinema Show" remains the most spontaneous and authentic testament of their original group career, with a succession of phrases that engage all the musicians without ever detaching from the typical style.
By lukather88
"Selling England By The Pound is an extraordinary album that perfectly represents progressive rock alongside King Crimson and Yes."
"Hackett’s guitar solo on 'Firth Of Fifth' is a gem perhaps unparalleled in progressive rock, leaving one enchanted and lulled into a dreamlike dimension."
By XBend
"53 minutes of real delight, of pure art exposed by those who know how to do art well."
"It marks the absolute consecration of the group that had already made waves with monumental works."
