Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

Titles

Side 1

1. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

2. Fly On A Windshield

3. Broadway Melody of 1974

4. Cuckoo Cocoon

Side 2

1. In The Cage

2. The Grand Parade Of Lifeless Packaging

Side 3

1. Back In N.Y.C.

2. Hairless Heart

3. Counting Out Time

Side 4

1. Carpet Crawlers

2. The Chamber Of 32 Doors

Side 5

1. Lilywhite Lilith

2. The Waiting Room

3. Anyway

Side 6

1. Here Comes The Supernatural Anaesthetist

2. The Lamia

3. Silent Sorrow In Empty Boats

Side 7

1. The Colony Of Slippermen

a) The Arrival

b) A Visit To The Doktor

c) The Raven

2. Ravine

3. The Light Dies Down On Broadway

Side 8

1. Riding The Scree

2. In The Rapids

3. It

The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway' marked the end of Peter Gabriel's time with Genesis in 1974, and many fans consider the sixth album to be the best of the band's first phase. The concept album is set in New York and tells the surreal story of a Puerto Rican named Rael who must save his brother.

Gabriel's lyrics pose a great challenge to even the most well-intentioned listener: they are often cryptic and abstract, and it is virtually impossible to discern an understandable plot. Musically, however, 'The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway' covers a wide range of styles, including progressive rock, art rock, funk and jazz fusion. The album is characterised by complex rhythms, multi-layered melodies and dense instrumental layers, demonstrating the band's virtuoso musicality. The track 'The Carpet Crawlers' became a hit and 'The Land Lies Down On Broadway' is widely regarded as one of Genesis' most important and influential works, inspiring generations of progressive rock musicians.

Remastered for the Analogue Productions 4-LP box set on 180-gram 45 rpm vinyl by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering.