“Nursery Cryme” is the third studio album by the English
rock band Genesis, released in November 1971 on Charisma Records. It was their
first to feature drummer/vocalist Phil Collins and guitarist Steve Hackett. The
album received a mixed response from critics and was not initially a commercial
success; it did not enter the UK chart until 1974, when it reached its peak at
No. 39. However, the album was successful in Continental Europe, particularly
Italy. At approximately 39 minutes long, it is the shortest studio album by the
band to date.
Following extensive touring in support of their previous album Trespass (1970), which included the recruitment of Collins and Hackett, the band began writing and rehearsing for a follow-up in Luxford House, East Sussex, with recording following at Trident Studios. Nursery Cryme saw the band take a more aggressive direction of some songs, with substantially improved drumming. The opening piece, "The Musical Box" combined the band's trademark mix of twelve-string guitars with harsh electric guitars and keyboards. The song, a macabre fairy story set in Victorian Britain, became the inspiration for the album cover, and went on to be a live favourite. Collins brought a new dimension to the group, covering the majority of the backing vocals (including his first lead vocal with Genesis on "For Absent Friends") and bringing in a sense of humour on tracks like "Harold The Barrel". Banks made more prominent use of the Mellotron at Hackett's suggestion and used it prominently on several tracks.
The band toured the UK and Europe for one year to promote the album, which raised their profile in both territories. The tour included a successful Italian leg in April 1972, where the group played to enthusiastic crowds. Nursery Cryme was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry in 2013.
Following extensive touring in support of their previous album Trespass (1970), which included the recruitment of Collins and Hackett, the band began writing and rehearsing for a follow-up in Luxford House, East Sussex, with recording following at Trident Studios. Nursery Cryme saw the band take a more aggressive direction of some songs, with substantially improved drumming. The opening piece, "The Musical Box" combined the band's trademark mix of twelve-string guitars with harsh electric guitars and keyboards. The song, a macabre fairy story set in Victorian Britain, became the inspiration for the album cover, and went on to be a live favourite. Collins brought a new dimension to the group, covering the majority of the backing vocals (including his first lead vocal with Genesis on "For Absent Friends") and bringing in a sense of humour on tracks like "Harold The Barrel". Banks made more prominent use of the Mellotron at Hackett's suggestion and used it prominently on several tracks.
The band toured the UK and Europe for one year to promote the album, which raised their profile in both territories. The tour included a successful Italian leg in April 1972, where the group played to enthusiastic crowds. Nursery Cryme was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry in 2013.
“Nursery Cryme” este al treilea album de studio al trupei
engleze de rock Genesis, lansat in noiembrie 1971 la Charisma Records. Este
primul lor album cu bateristul - vocalist Phil Collins si cu chitaristul Steve
Hackett. Albumul a primit un raspuns amestecat din partea criticii si initial
nu a fost un succes comercial; nu a intrat in clasamentul britanic pana in
1974, cand a atins locul 39. Totusi albumul a avut succes pe continent, in
special in Italia. Lung de aproximativ 39 de minute, este cel mai scurt album
la zi al trupei. Ca urmare a turneelor extinse pentru a promova albumul
anterior “Trespass”(1970), ceea ce a inclus si recrutarea lui Collins si Hackett,
trupa a inceput sa scrie si sa repete, pentru o continuare, in Luxford House
din East Sussex, urmand cu inregistrarea la studiourile Trident. “Nursery Cryme”
a aratat trupa luand o directie mai
agresiva in unele cantece, cu sectiunea de tobe imbunatatita. Piesa de
deschidere “Musical Box” combina marca trupei de chitari cu 12 corzi cu sunetul
aspru de orga si chitara electrica. Cantecul, o poveste macabra din Anglia
Victoriana, a devenit o inspiratie pentru coperta albumului si a devenit un
favorit la performantele live. Collins a adus o noua dimensiune grupului,
acoperind vocea din spate (a doua) in majoritatea cantecelor (inclusiv ca prima
voce cu Genesis in piesa “For Absent Friends”) si aducand o tenta de umor in
cantece ca “Harold the Barrel”. Banks a folosit mai pronuntat melotronul, la
sugestia lui Hackett, pe cateva cantece.
Trupa a facut turnee in Marea Britanie si Europa pentru un an de zile, pentru a promova albumul, ceea ce a dus la o crestere a popularitatii lor si in insula si pe continent. Turneul a inclus si o parte de succes italiana in aprilie 1972, unde grupul a cantat in fata unor multimi entuziaste. “Nursery Cryme” a fost certificat cu argint de catre British Phonographic Industry in 2013.
Trupa a facut turnee in Marea Britanie si Europa pentru un an de zile, pentru a promova albumul, ceea ce a dus la o crestere a popularitatii lor si in insula si pe continent. Turneul a inclus si o parte de succes italiana in aprilie 1972, unde grupul a cantat in fata unor multimi entuziaste. “Nursery Cryme” a fost certificat cu argint de catre British Phonographic Industry in 2013.
List of tracks
Side 1
1. "The
Musical Box" 10:25
2. "For
Absent Friends" 1:48
3. "The
Return of the Giant Hogweed" 8:09
Side 2
1. "Seven
Stones" 5:08
2. "Harold
the Barrel" 3:01
3. "Harlequin" 2:56
4. "The
Fountain of Salmacis" 8:02
Personnel
Genesis
Tony Banks – organ, Mellotron, piano, electric piano, 12-string
guitar, voices
Mike Rutherford – bass, bass pedals, 12-string guitar,
voices
Peter Gabriel – lead voice, flute, oboe, bass drum,
tambourine
Steve Hackett – electric guitar, 12-string guitar
Phil Collins – drums, voices, percussion, lead voice on "For
Absent Friends" (uncredited)
Production
John Anthony – production
David Hentschel – assistant engineer
Mike Stone – tape jockey
Paul Whitehead – sleeve design
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