“Selling England by the Pound” is the fifth studio album
from the English progressive rock band Genesis, released in October 1973 on
Charisma Records. It reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 70 in the U.S. A single
from the album, "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)", was released
in February 1974 and became the band's first top 30 hit in the UK.
The album was recorded in August 1973 following the tour supporting the previous album, “Foxtrot” (1972). The group set aside a short period of time to write new material, which covered a number of themes, including the loss of English folk culture and an increased American influence, which was reflected in the title. Following the album's release, the group set out on tour, where they drew an enthusiastic reception from fans.
Critics and the band have given mixed opinions of the album, though guitarist Steve Hackett has said it is his favourite Genesis record. The album has continued to sell and has reached Gold certification by the British Phonographic Industry and the Recording Industry Association of America. It was remastered for CD in 1994 and 2007. Several of the album tracks became fan favourites and featured as a regular part of the band's live setlist into the 1980s.
The album was recorded in August 1973 following the tour supporting the previous album, “Foxtrot” (1972). The group set aside a short period of time to write new material, which covered a number of themes, including the loss of English folk culture and an increased American influence, which was reflected in the title. Following the album's release, the group set out on tour, where they drew an enthusiastic reception from fans.
Critics and the band have given mixed opinions of the album, though guitarist Steve Hackett has said it is his favourite Genesis record. The album has continued to sell and has reached Gold certification by the British Phonographic Industry and the Recording Industry Association of America. It was remastered for CD in 1994 and 2007. Several of the album tracks became fan favourites and featured as a regular part of the band's live setlist into the 1980s.
“Selling England by the Pound” este al cincilea album de
studio al trupei engleze de rock progresiv Genesis, lansat in octombrie 1973 la
Charisma Reccords. A atins locul 3 in Marea Britanie si 70 in Statele Unite. Un
single de pe album “IKnow What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)” a fost lansat in
februarie 1074 si a devenit primul hit de top 30 al trupei in Marea Britanie.
Albumul a fost inregistrat in august 1973 urmand unui turneu de promovare a albumului anterior “Foxtrot”(1972). Grupul a stat linistit o perioada scurta de timp pentru a scrie noul material, care a acoperit un numar de teme, incluzand pierderea culturii populare engleze si cresterea influentei americane, care s-a reflectat in titlu. Dupa lansare, grupul a plecat in turneu unde au avut o receptie entuziasta din partea fanilor.
Criticii si trupa au avut pareri amestecate despre album, desi chitaristul Steve Hacckett a spus ca este inregistrarea lui favorite de la Genesis. Albumul a continuat sa se vanda si a atins certificarea de aur de la British Phonographic Industry si RIIA. A fost reimbunatatit pentru CD in 1994 si 2007. Cateva piese de pe album au devenit favoritele fanilor si au fost incluse in lista de concert in anii ’80.
Albumul a fost inregistrat in august 1973 urmand unui turneu de promovare a albumului anterior “Foxtrot”(1972). Grupul a stat linistit o perioada scurta de timp pentru a scrie noul material, care a acoperit un numar de teme, incluzand pierderea culturii populare engleze si cresterea influentei americane, care s-a reflectat in titlu. Dupa lansare, grupul a plecat in turneu unde au avut o receptie entuziasta din partea fanilor.
Criticii si trupa au avut pareri amestecate despre album, desi chitaristul Steve Hacckett a spus ca este inregistrarea lui favorite de la Genesis. Albumul a continuat sa se vanda si a atins certificarea de aur de la British Phonographic Industry si RIIA. A fost reimbunatatit pentru CD in 1994 si 2007. Cateva piese de pe album au devenit favoritele fanilor si au fost incluse in lista de concert in anii ’80.
List of tracks
Side 1
1. "Dancing
with the Moonlit Knight" 8:02
2. "I
Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)" 4:03
3. "Firth
of Fifth" 9:36
4. "More
Fool Me" 3:10
Side 2
1. "The
Battle of Epping Forest" 11:43
2. "After
the Ordeal" 4:07
3. "The
Cinema Show" 11:10
4. "Aisle
of Plenty" 1:30
Personnel
Genesis
Peter Gabriel – vocals, flute, oboe, percussion
Tony Banks – keyboards, 12-string guitar
Steve Hackett – electric guitar, nylon guitar
Michael Rutherford – 12-string guitar, bass, electric
sitar
Phil Collins – drums, assorted percussion, lead vocals on
"More Fool Me", backing vocals
Production
John Burns – producer, engineer
Genesis – production
Rhett Davies – assistant engineer
Betty Swanwick – cover painting
GENESIS 1973 - Studio Improvisation - Selling England by the Pound - The Session
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