“This is not only prog rock, it is art rock in every sense of the word. It’s artistic, intellectual, incorporating classical modes of composition as well as imagery and ideas from traditional classical literature and mythology. A lot of prog rock can all be a bit Tolkein, whereas this is Dante crossed with the Book of Revelation. . It kicks off with Watcher of the Skies, a driving, exciting heavy prog rock track that was a favourite opener at Genesis concerts at the time. You can hear why: its intensely dramatic. It must have been quite an experience hearing this whilst Gabriel was dressed up in his frocks, partially shaved head and masks. Gabriel bought theatre to Genesis’ performances, and it’s on this album, their fourth from 1972, where they embrace that fully...” . FOR FULL REVIEW & PLAYLIST CLICK LINK IN PROFILE: https://randomrecordreview.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/542-genesis-foxtrot/ . #genesis @genesiscollector @_genesis_band #foxtrot #suppersready #watcheroftheskies @itspetergabriel #progrock #progressiverock #artrock #britishrock #gatefoldsleeve #vinyl #recordcollection #nowplaying #nowlistening #randomrecordreview https://www.instagram.com/p/BvyNtX8ApGW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l7694ce4auo3