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The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
by Genesis
The 875th greatest album of all time
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (1974) is Genesis's sprawling double concept album and rock opera that follows the surreal urban odyssey of a young protagonist named Rael. Musically it blends progressive and symphonic prog with art rock theatricality, featuring extended compositions, shifting time signatures, rich keyboard textures, layered guitars and narrative vocals by Peter Gabriel. The record is notable for its ambitious storytelling, cinematic arrangements, and for being the band's last studio album with Gabriel as lead singer.
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