Nursery Cryme - Genesis - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Genesis’ 1971 album 'Nursery Cryme' marks a turning point in progressive rock, where audacious storytelling meets intricate musicianship. This record is where Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, and Steve Hackett, together for the first time, sculpted a sound that was both whimsical and profoundly ambitious. From the opening notes of 'The Musical Box' to the playful eeriness of 'Harold the Barrel,' the album weaves Victorian oddities and surreal tales into complex, shifting compositions. The interplay between Mellotron textures, Hackett’s pioneering guitar lines, and Gabriel’s theatrical vocals creates a listening experience that is immersive and unpredictable—each track a miniature epic. 'Nursery Cryme' isn’t just a collection of songs; it’s an invitation into a world where art-rock finds both beauty and strangeness. For vinyl collectors, this album stands as a testament to the era’s creative bravado and Genesis’ willingness to challenge convention. Owning it means holding a formative chapter in the evolution of progressive rock—a work that continues to inspire and intrigue decades after its release. Track List: A1 - The Musical Box - 10:25 A2 - For Absent Friends - 1:43 A3 - The Return Of The Giant Hogweed - 8:09 B1 - Seven Stones - 5:08 B2 - Harold The Barrel - 3:00 B3 - Harlequin - 2:52 B4 - The Fountain Of Salmacis - 7:54