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Music Legends
Genesis Selling England by the Pound
This special edition of Music Legends Magazine explores the making and legacy of Genesis’ acclaimed 1973 album Selling England by the Pound. Featuring an in-depth track-by-track review, rare archive interviews and classic music journalism, this edition examines the band’s creative peak, their first UK hit single, and the album that is widely regarded as one of progressive rock’s greatest achievements.
This special edition of Music Legends Magazine celebrates Selling England by the Pound, the landmark 1973 album that many fans and critics regard as the pinnacle of Genesis’ classic era. Combining an in-depth track-by-track review with rare archive interviews and classic rock journalism, it explores the music, themes and creative ambition behind one of progressive rock’s defining albums.
The magazine follows the writing and recording of the album, examining how Genesis refined their songwriting while exploring themes of English identity, social change and the growing influence of consumerism. It charts the band’s rise from respected cult favourites to mainstream success, culminating in their first UK hit single, I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe).
Every track is explored in detail, including Dancing with the Moonlit Knight, I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe), Firth of Fifth, More Fool Me, The Battle of Epping Forest, After the Ordeal, The Cinema Show and Aisle of Plenty. The magazine analyses the inspiration behind the lyrics, intricate musicianship and innovative arrangements that helped make the album a progressive rock masterpiece.
Alongside the album analysis are fascinating archive interviews with Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Steve Hackett, revealing the band’s creative process, Peter Gabriel’s evolving theatrical stage performances, and the growing confidence that accompanied Genesis’ breakthrough success during the early 1970s.
Filled with rare photography, insightful commentary and classic music journalism, this collector’s edition is an essential read for Genesis fans and progressive rock enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re rediscovering Selling England by the Pound or experiencing it for the first time, this volume offers a comprehensive celebration of one of the greatest and most influential albums in progressive rock history.
The magazine follows the writing and recording of the album, examining how Genesis refined their songwriting while exploring themes of English identity, social change and the growing influence of consumerism. It charts the band’s rise from respected cult favourites to mainstream success, culminating in their first UK hit single, I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe).
Every track is explored in detail, including Dancing with the Moonlit Knight, I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe), Firth of Fifth, More Fool Me, The Battle of Epping Forest, After the Ordeal, The Cinema Show and Aisle of Plenty. The magazine analyses the inspiration behind the lyrics, intricate musicianship and innovative arrangements that helped make the album a progressive rock masterpiece.
Alongside the album analysis are fascinating archive interviews with Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Steve Hackett, revealing the band’s creative process, Peter Gabriel’s evolving theatrical stage performances, and the growing confidence that accompanied Genesis’ breakthrough success during the early 1970s.
Filled with rare photography, insightful commentary and classic music journalism, this collector’s edition is an essential read for Genesis fans and progressive rock enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re rediscovering Selling England by the Pound or experiencing it for the first time, this volume offers a comprehensive celebration of one of the greatest and most influential albums in progressive rock history.