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251.

The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

Genesis

"The Lamb just keeps getting better and more relevant with age. The most Peter Gabriel driven of any Genesis album, and the last before he left the band because of creative differences. Gabriel’s amazing voice and lyrics work perfectly with the highly melodic and sometimes very heavy progressive r...""The Lamb just keeps getting better and more relevant with age. The most Peter Gabriel driven of any Genesis album, and the last before he left the band because of creative differences. Gabriel’s amazing voice and lyrics work perfectly with the highly melodic and sometimes very heavy progressive rock grooves. Songs flow from one to the next as well as side two of Abbey Road. The atmosphere and texture at times could be mistaken for the best of Radiohead, before you are brought back by the sound of a flute, and you remember this was recorded in 1974. Gabriel brings a wicked edge to his voice right from the opening title track and into ‘Fly on a Windshield’. Five songs in is the 8+ minute ‘In a Cage’, which rocks as hard as anything ever recorded, with an organ solos thrown in to remind you this is Genesis. Next is ‘Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging’ which may still be ahead of its time in music and message, followed by ‘Back in N.Y.C.’ another highlight on a double album full of them…it really kicks in at the 1:50 mark. Even quiet interludes like ‘Hairless Hart’ are really good. ‘Counting Out Time’ is a great little pop number that foreshadows what Genesis did so well after Gabriel left, but still has a progressive edge in places. Next, ‘Carpet Crawlers’ has the power to haunt…it’s so hypnotic and layered. ‘Chamber of 32 Doors’ closes side two of disk one with some of my favorite parts of the album at the 1:45 and 4:22 marks. Lilywhite Lilith starts the second disk beautifully followed by the bazaar and beautiful ‘The Waiting Room’, which if you have the patience for really pays off in a big way at 3:10…out floyding Floyd at their best…(imo only parts of Dogs off of Animals surpass it). Outstanding run of songs continues with ‘Anyway’, and ‘Here Comes the Supernatural Anaesthetist’. ‘The Lamia’ is next, while wordy has become another favorite. ‘Silent Sorrow in Empty Boats’ is next, and could have been made last week by your favorite indie hipster pitchfork darling to be played on late night ambient mix playlists. Next, ‘Colony of Slippermen’ start so weird, has some weird parts, and is responsible for Gabriel’s weirdest stage costume. Nevertheless, it’s also become one of my favorites. ‘Ravine’ – similar vibe to Silent Sorrow in Empty Boats. ‘The Light Lies Down on Broadway’ ties together several musical themes (especially the title track and ‘The Lamia’) into quite a remarkable song…almost a mash-up of the two in places. If there has to be a weakest part to even the best album, it would be the third last song, ‘Riding the Scree’ (unless time simply hasn’t caught up to the genius of the song). The album closes with a nice combo of ‘In the Rapids’ and ‘it’, the later of which is great to scream along too in your best Gabriel voice…..”it is here!…it is now!” Put on your headphones and give this album a serious attempt." [More] Reply
- brent13 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +9 votes (9 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

792 charts

Rank Score:

6,357

Rank in 1974:

Rank in 1970s:

Overall Rank:

251

Average Rating:

82 (972 votes)

Comments:

252.

The Band

"The Band were one of the most creative and influential acts of roots-rock. The group reinstated self respect, dignity and humility within a revisited fusion of gospel, blues and country music. It was an ethical approach that was to be adopted by their generation and subsequent generations. Their ..." [More] Reply
- hairymarx1 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

840 charts

Rank Score:

6,338

Rank in 1969:

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Overall Rank:

252

Average Rating:

81 (985 votes)

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253.

Band On The Run

Paul McCartney & Wings

"Band on the run, is quite rightly regarded as Paul McCartney's best album. You may prefer other records but, band on the run, has got to be the best. It's a thoroughly consistent album from start to finish, every song is potentially a highlight. The title track and, jet, are two of McCartney's be..." [More] Reply
- garycottier | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +9 votes (9 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

829 charts

Rank Score:

6,333

Rank in 1973:

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Overall Rank:

253

Average Rating:

82 (1,049 votes)

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254.

Machine Head

Deep Purple

"I'm not really a fan of Deep Purple, but this is undeniably one of the greatest hard rock records ever. That opening riff on Smoke on the Water is one of the most instantly memorable riffs of all time and Highway Star is the ultimate fast car/hot chicks anthem. Throw in a beauty like Space Trucki..." [More] Reply
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Decurso | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1972

Appears in:

823 charts

Rank Score:

6,319

Rank in 1972:

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Overall Rank:

254

Average Rating:

83 (1,043 votes)

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255.

Power, Corruption & Lies

New Order

"I wear a shirt with this album cover on it and it's made me more than a few friends." Reply
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PsychologistHD | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +11 votes (11 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1983

Appears in:

800 charts

Rank Score:

6,303

Rank in 1983:

Rank in 1980s:

Overall Rank:

255

Average Rating:

81 (939 votes)

Comments:

256.

Crime Of The Century

Supertramp

"The track ratings for this album are all wrong. How are Rudy and Asylum, two of the best tracks, the lowest rated ones? How is the brilliant Hide in Your Shell only 85/100? How is the relatively corny School the highest rated track? How are Bloody Well Right and Dreamer not at the bottom? You're ..." [More] Reply
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Onater | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +7 votes (8 helpful | 1 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

708 charts

Rank Score:

6,297

Rank in 1974:

Rank in 1970s:

Overall Rank:

256

Average Rating:

82 (816 votes)

Comments:

257.

Parallel Lines

Blondie

"I've always respected Blondie as a singles band and pick any one of the plethora of Blondie Best Of's out there and you've got yourself a slam dunk winner Having said that 'Parallel Lines' is a great album as an album and is easily their best 'Parallel Lines' is some thing of a strange beast that..." [More] Reply
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Brad1770 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1978

Appears in:

867 charts

Rank Score:

6,288

Rank in 1978:

Rank in 1970s:

Overall Rank:

257

Average Rating:

81 (989 votes)

Comments:

258.

Black Sabbath

"Play this album at night (preferably with a thunderstorm outside), turn all the lights out, light only candles, turn it up loud and this will be on your top 100 (or 10). The song suite leading up to and including N.I.B. will blow your head off!! I play this every Halloween at parties & it's a sma..." [More] Reply
- jchurd601 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +11 votes (11 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

838 charts

Rank Score:

6,277

Rank in 1970:

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Overall Rank:

258

Average Rating:

83 (1,181 votes)

Comments:

259.

Exodus

Bob Marley & The Wailers

"This one has everything Bob Marley was, a political men, worried about his people, but also a man of peace, love and faith. He really should be put up there with the greats." Reply
- JimagineL | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1977

Appears in:

794 charts

Rank Score:

6,255

Rank in 1977:

Rank in 1970s:

Overall Rank:

259

Average Rating:

82 (890 votes)

Comments:

260.

Hotel California

Eagles

"I keep hearing from posters on many albums (not just this one) that seem to think that because an album is popular (especially on classic rock radio stations) that it is "overplayed" and therefore we should subtract points from the album. If this is truly the case, then "Who's Next", "Led Zeppeli..." [More] Reply
- MrsHippy | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +7 votes (7 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

1976

Appears in:

870 charts

Rank Score:

6,246

Rank in 1976:

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Overall Rank:

260

Average Rating:

76 (1,259 votes)

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Overall Chart composition

Decade	Albums	%

1930s	2	0%
1940s	37	0%
1950s	304	3%
1960s	716	7%
1970s	1,440	14%
1980s	1,434	14%
1990s	1,615	16%
2000s	1,727	17%
2010s	1,999	20%
2020s	726	7%

Artist	Albums	%

Bob Dylan	37	0%
The Rolling Stones	35	0%
David Bowie	32	0%
The Beatles	29	0%
Miles Davis	27	0%
Various Artists	26	0%
Neil Young	25	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	5,015	50%
	2,663	27%
	430	4%
	315	3%
	222	2%
	159	2%
	136	1%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	9,723	97%
Yes	277	3%

Live?	Albums	%
No	9,730	97%
Yes	270	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	9,882	99%
Yes	118	1%

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