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It yields the groups first British hit, “I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe).” Singer Peter Gabriel’s heady mixture of dark drama and cryptic commentary is tied to some of the bands most stunning arrangements: Steve Hackett’s violin-like guitar melodies on “Firth of Fifth,” Tony Bankss synth arpeggios on “The Battle of Epping Forest,” and crisp, tight drumming throughout from Phil Collins. Collins makes his Genesis lead vocal debut on the acoustic “More Fool Me.” The complex structures and poetic risks taken here may throw fans of later Genesis hits such as the cute “Abacab,” but its well worth coming along for the ride.

GENESIS Selling England By The Pound (1984 UK blue Charisma issue of the 1973 8-track vinyl LP, including lyric insert, picture sleeve. CAS1074)
Tracklisting:
1. Dancing With The Moonlit Knight
2. I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
3. Firth Of Firth
4. More Fool Me
5. The Battle Of Epping Forest
6. After The Ordeal
7. The Cinema Show
8. Aisle Of Plenty

Gabriel is superlative, and the musicians apply themselves with controlled passion to an album which successfully celebrates, caricatures and comments on the nature of Britain and Britishness.

Creating backdrops to diverse themes – gang violence (The Battle Of Epping Forest); ruminations on gender (Cinema Show); a supermarket price-list (Aisle Of Plenty) – extraordinary and gorgeous performances proliferate. The strength, consistency and exquisiteness of the material is enhanced by a crisp, rich production.

A milestone of flawless prog rock, the album doesn’t have a single ugly sound.