Nursery Cryme is the third studio album by the English rock band Genesis, released on 12 November 1971 on Charisma Records. It was their first to feature drummer/vocalist Phil Collins and guitarist Steve Hackett. The album received a mixed response from critics and was not initially a commercial success; it did not enter the UK chart until 1974, when it reached its peak at No. 39. However, the album was successful in continental Europe, particularly Italy. Following the recruitment of Collins and Hackett, the band extensively toured in support of their previous album Trespass (1970), and then began writing and rehearsing for a follow-up in Luxford House, East Sussex, with recording following at Trident Studios. Nursery Cryme saw the band take a more aggressive direction on some songs, with substantially improved drumming and new guitar techniques, such as tapping and sweep picking. The opening piece, “The Musical Box” had the band’s trademark mix of twelve-string guitars with harsh electric guitars and keyboards. The song, a macabre fairy story set in Victorian Britain, became the inspiration for the album cover, and went on to be a live favourite. Collins brought a new dimension to the group, covering the majority of the backing vocals (including his first lead vocal with Genesis on “For Absent Friends”) and bringing in a sense of humour on tracks like “Harold the Barrel”. Banks made more prominent use of the Mellotron on several tracks. The band toured the UK and Europe for one year to promote the album, which raised their profile in both territories. The tour included a successful Italian leg in April 1972, where the group played to enthusiastic crowds. Nursery Cryme was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry in 2013.
Tracklisting
- The Musical Box
- For Absent Friends
- The Return Of The Giant Hogweed
- Seven Stones
- Harold The Barrel
- Harlequin
- The Fountain Of Salmacis
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Release Information
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursery_Cryme |
| Format | Vinyl LP Album Deluxe Edition Reissue Remastered Repress Stereo (Gatefold, 180 Gram) |
| Label | Atlantic |
| Catalog Number | R1 516780 |
| Notes | Issued in a single-pocket gatefold jacket with a plain white poly-lined inner sleeve. Song lyrics are printed on the gatefold interior. The runouts are stamped apart from ‘THE PARADIGM 1/2 SPEED PROCESS ⓂMILES.’, which is etched. Repress of [r3174421]. From back cover: ℗ & © 2008 Anthony Banks Ltd., Philip Collins Ltd., Peter Gabriel Ltd., Steve Hackett Music Ltd., Michael Rutherford Ltd., under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation/Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. […] Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, 3400 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91505-4614. Printed in U.S.A. From gatefold interior: Remixed 2008 Nick Davis at The Farm Studio, Surrey All tracks composed, arranged and performed by Genesis Recorded at Trident Studios, London From labels: All tracks Composed & Written by Genesis ℗ & © 2008 Anthony Banks Ltd., Philip Collins Ltd., Peter Gabriel Ltd., Steve Hackett Music Ltd., Michael Rutherford Ltd., under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation/Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. […] Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company. Manufactured in Germany by Furnace MFG/The Pallas Group. From sticker on shrink: The Classic Albums DELUXE EDITIONS featuring: Half Speed Mastering 2008 Mixes by Nick Davis & Genesis Pressed at Pallas GmbH 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl |
| Discogs URL | Genesis - Nursery Cryme |