After being sucked in by the wonderful `Foxtrot,' album I thought I'd try another Genesis CD to make sure `Foxtrot,' wasn't just a one off. Well it wasn't; `Nursery Cryme,' is simply marvellous, a rock monster with a few folk passages thrown into the mix. For fans of Yes or King Crimson I can't recommend this album highly enough, with all the mellotron and complex song structures, instrumental talent and lyrical mastery you'd expect.
The opener, and possibly best song `Musical Box,' is amazing, possibly greater even than the fan favourite `Suppers Ready.' With great acoustic intro similar to `Meddle,' era Floyd and a huge energetic section full of great melodies, epic organ and vocal genius.
Another highlight is the classic `Return of Giant Hogweed,' a heavier song about plants destroying humans, musically brilliant of course.
Every song however is wonderful, with a varied mixture of moods from the chilling `Seven Stones,' to the fun `Harold the Barrel.'
If you like prog, heck if you like music... buy this album.