The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
Genesis · 1974
94 min · 23 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · soft rock
A surreal journey through urban landscapes and existential themes, blending theatrical storytelling with intricate musicality.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling through sound
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- surreal exploration of urban landscapes
- immersive experience for attentive listeners
- patient unfolding of narrative arcs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 18, 1974, 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway' is Genesis's sixth studio album and the band's final project featuring Peter Gabriel as lead vocalist. This ambitious rock opera marked a significant turning point for the band, as Gabriel would leave shortly after its release, leading to a new era for Genesis with Phil Collins at the forefront.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Emerson, Lake & Palmer· King Crimson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway 4:47
- 2 Fly on a Windshield 4:22
- 3 Broadway Melody of 1974 0:32
- 4 Cuckoo Cocoon 2:10
- 5 In the Cage 8:14
- 6 The Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging 2:46
- 7 Back in N.Y.C. 5:43
- 8 Hairless Heart 2:09
- 9 Counting Out Time 3:41
- 10 Carpet Crawlers 5:14
- 11 The Chamber of 32 Doors 5:39
Disc 2
- 1 Lilywhite Lilith 2:44
- 2 The Waiting Room 5:21
- 3 Anyway 3:07
- 4 Here Comes the Supernatural Anaesthetist 2:59
- 5 The Lamia 6:56
- 6 Silent Sorrow in Empty Boats 3:06
- 7 The Colony of Slippermen: Arrival / A Visit to the Doktor / Raven 8:12
- 8 Ravine 2:03
- 9 The Light Dies Down on Broadway 3:32
- 10 Riding the Scree 3:56
- 11 In the Rapids 2:29
- 12 It 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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