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Mod crashes for me when starting a game; guessing that's because it's not up to date? Is this true, and if so, when are we getting an update for that? Can I roll back hoi4 in the meantime?

1. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

Yes, there may be some significantly stronger pieces on SEBTP and Foxtrot, but TLLDOB is kinda unique among Genesis as an album where its strength lies in how all the songs on it come together. This is no doubt because its their only pure concept album. It has so much diversity in style and feeling, and can go from genuinely deep and thought provoking to utterly ridiculous in no time and without it feeling abrupt (such as with Anyways -> Supernatural Anaesthetist -> The Lamia -> The Colony of Slippermen). TLLDOB moves me like no other music by Genesis and is for sure the height of PG's contributions to the band. It's a masterpiece, up there with the best prog albums of all time.

2. Selling England By The Pound

Doesn't need much explanation. Firth of Fifth and The Cinema Show are arguably Genesis 2 best songs ever. Even the other stuff is fantastic - Getting Better In Your Wardrobe is a joy and both Epping Forest & After The Ordeal feel extremely rewarding and unique. Aisle of Plenty might genuinely be my second most favourite "outro" track to any album ever (only beaten by Eclipse from dsotm).

3. Duke

So many fun songs on this one. Personal favourites are Man of Our Time and Behind The Lines. It's very interesting how the album wasn't meant to be a concept album and yet it really feels like one. Misunderstanding, Turn It On Again and Guide Vocal are all strangely (and sadly) relatable, even if you haven't necessarily gone through the exact events yourself. All in all super strong album with some of the best writing (like in Heathaze) and prog synth (like in Duke's Travels) in the whole Collin's ear.

4. Foxtrot

If it weren't for Supper's Ready, this album would be a bit lower in my list, but it would still be far from the bottom. Watcher of the Skies has such a powerful start. It really is a powerful song, that's the best word I can think of to describe it. Time Table feels like a really unique yet still natural Genesis song (likely due to it being performed entirely in Tony's vision). The other songs are super fun and Horizons is a very nice composition.

5. A Trick Of The Tail

Extremely neck-and-neck with Foxtrot; basically on par in rating imo. This one has some really great writing, especially in Mad Man Moon (my personal fav from the Collins era!) and Ripples. Squonk is super fun and really takes Collins' drums to their utmost. The way those loud drums come in right after the completely different track Entangled is great. Robbery Assault & Battery has always been pretty weak imo but even that songs has some charm. Overall great album.

6. And Then There Were Three

This is the point where rating gets really hard, at least imo. This spot could almost just as well go to the two albums below this one, but I think ATTWT deserves it because of how much it stands out with tracks like Undertow, Snowbound and Burning Rope. So many great melodies on this album. Seriously, if you haven't listened to it, check out at least Undertow; it blew me away when I first discovered it. The rest of the tracks also hold up well.

7. Nursery Cryme

Very important album in Genesis' development, but that's not why it earns its place here. The Musical Box is probably the most famous track from this album - and it's not undeserved; it's got some of their best guitar and some of PG's most fun singing. Although personally I think the Fountain of Salamacis is even better for it's drums (Collins' best drums in any Genesis song, imo) and the beautiful double singing in the choruses. Shout out to Harlequin, seriously, brilliant writing on this one.

8. Wind and Wuthering

Gonna keep this short since we're closing in on the end. It's not exactly a "solid" album - it has many parts that I personally consider really wonky (like Wot Gorilla). Still, when it does it right it really really does it right. One For The Vine, Afterglow, Blood on the Rooftops and even Earl of Mar are all simply fantastic pieces.

9. Trespass

I know it's here at the bottom, but Trespass is still one of the most (if not certainly the most) underrated Genesis albums ever. I'm gonna say it: Stagnation is a masterpiece, on par with The Musical Box (if not even better). Still, much of the album leaves much to be desired. Dusk and White Mountain are both beautiful, but I really can't say I feel much for The Knife, Looking for Someone or Visions of Angels. I'm aware The Knife has a much fresher version on the Platinum Collection (and I do think that version is very good) but I feel like counting that would be like cheating. Maybe. In any case this album goes in 9th place, but I still very highly recommend it!

?. From Genesis To Revelations

Has anyone actually listened to this album? I'm not trying to slander... if you do know anything about it please tell me how you'd rate it hahahaa. Is it even prog? I could look it up but I'm lazy.

Did I miss any albums? Is Abacab secretly prog? Should these ratings be dumpstered? Please share your thoughts!!

There's a certain kind of guitar sound from yes that I'm in love with, I'm not good with technical terms (I think it's just acoustic?) but I'll cite some time stamps from their music. I'm wondering if you know any music from Yes or from any other band that has a similar sound?

-Mood for a Day (Fragile; full song)

-Chords (Olias of Sunhillow; 7:54)

-The Remembering (TfTO; 9:10)

-The Ancient (TfTO; 12:30)

Would love any suggestions, thanks!

Quick questions for the historian victorians, is it historically accurate for the Rural Folk to gain so much clout when universal suffrage is enacted before de-peasantisation? Did the Rural Folk really vote in their interests that much - did they even vote much at all when able to? I can only think of the 1848 French elections as an example, where Napoleon won in a landslide. Was this because all the peasants went out to vote for him?? Sorry if it sounds dumb but I'm genuinely curious. Thanks

Bell man...

My man 😂 🤝

A single line of text, one sentence usually. Anything from PF or from their solo careers.

My pick would be “In faces blurred by rubber stamps” from Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking

Hi! You're live on the show! Hi! How are you?! Well, it's my pleasure. Uh huh. Seven or eight, uh, congratulations! Okay! Bye bye! We- oh this is 400 dollars? You gotta be kidding me! Seven, eight, NINE hundred dollars (fades out)