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Genesis' gold-selling sixth studio album! 180-gram 45 RPM 4-LP Mastered directly from the original master tape by Bernie Grundman.
Genesis' sixth studio album was released as a double album in November 1974 by Charisma Records and is the last to feature original frontman Peter Gabriel.
The group's longest album to date, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway peaked at No. 10 on the U.K. Albums Chart and No. 41 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S.
The album is a concept album and tells the surreal story, devised by Gabriel, of a young Puerto Rican named Rael who embarks on a journey through a series of strange and bizarre events in New York City. Musically, the album is a departure from the band's previous works, incorporating a wide range of styles including progressive rock, art rock, funk, and jazz fusion.
The album features complex rhythms, intricate melodies, and dense layers of instrumentation, showcasing the band's virtuosic musicianship.
The album is notable for it's use of storytelling, with each track contributing to the larger narrative of Rael's journey. The lyrics are often cryptic and abstract, and the album's surreal imagery has been interpreted in a variety of ways by listeners and critics.
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway gained acclaim in the years after its release, reaching gold certification for sales in the U.K. and U.S.
In 1978, Nick Kent wrote for NME that it 'had a compelling appeal that often transcended the hoary weightiness of the mammoth concept that held the equally mammoth four sides of vinyl together.' In a special edition of Q and Mojo magazines titled Pink Floyd & The Story of Prog Rock, The Lamb ranked at No. 14 in it's 40 Cosmic Rock Albums list. The album came third in a list of the 10 best concept albums by Uncut magazine, where it was described as an 'impressionistic, intense album' and 'pure theatre (in a good way) and still Gabriel's best work.' A Rolling Stone poll to rank readers' favorite progressive rock albums of all time placed The Lamb fifth in the list.
Ever wondered what a Brian Wilson solo album from 1969 would sound like? Look no further. Exquisitely arranged by ex-Animal Vic Briggs and featuring several Wrecking Crew musicians who also played on Pet Sounds, this is a unique blend of Beach Boys/Four Freshmen sensibilities coupled with wistful, lush surf psychedelia. Defiantly soft, the 1969 LP captured the tail end of L.A. pop's innocence perfectly, just as it slipped into infinity. First time on vinyl since its original release.
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Featuring Lewis' hit instrumental cover of the title tune.
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The John Coltrane pianist's fourth solo LP, released in 1963, features him in trio and sextet groupings. Players include Thad Jones, John Gilmore and Tyner's Coltrane Quartet compadres, Elvin Jones and Jimmy Garrison.
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