Broadway Melody of 1974. Banks hoped the album would end people's comparisons of Genesis to Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, two other popular progressive rock bands of the time. Gabriel knew the album's concept was ideal for critics "to get their teeth into". The Lamia. Best To Worst of: 'The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway'.
Given all the overt literary references of Selling England by the Pound, along with their taste for epic suites such as "Supper's Ready," it was only a matter of time before Genesis attempted a full-fledged concept album, and 1974's The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway was a massive rock opera: the winding, wielding story of a Puerto Rican hustler name Rael making his way in New York City. The final Genesis album with original front man Peter Gabriel, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway is widely considered to be the band’s magnum opus. 11: The Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging. For those who haven't yet subscribed, I thought I'd give my perspective on the best songs … Members of the group expressed some concern about the album's critical reception, and expected to receive some negative responses over its concept and extended format. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. In The Cage. The Colony Of Slippermen. In The Rapids. Back In NYC. it. Anyway. (Love Chamber of 32 Doors, but it wouldn’t fit on there) My Favorite album!
The album was written in a unique Day 7: Rank the Songs on The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (Disc 1) Today we are tackling the first disc or first two side of the lamb lies down on Broadway. Author: peter_nantais. Fly On A Windshield. 10: Fly on a Windshield. The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway is a concept album about a punky Puerto Rican kid living in NYC named Rael. I really love every song here though, as for most albums. Carpet Crawlers.