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Genesis: Nursery Cryme

Nurseryn Cryme

On November 12, 1971, “Charisma” label released “Nursery Cryme”, the third Genesis studio album. It  was recorded in April 1971, at the “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by John Anthony. This was band’s first album with drummer Phil Collins and guitarist Steve Hackett.

Personnel

  • Peter Gabriel – lead vocals, flute, bass drums, tambourine
  • Steve Hackett– electric and 12-string guitars
  • Tony Banks– organ, Mellotron, acoustic and electric pianos, 12-string guitar, backing vocals
  • Mike Rutherford– bass, bass pedals, 12-string guitar, backing vocals
  • Phil Collins– lead and backing vocals, drums, percussion
  • Mike Stone – tape jockey
  • Paul Whitehead– design

Track listing

All tracks by Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett, and Mike Rutherford.

  1. The Musical Box
  2. For Absent Friends
  3. The Return of the Giant Hogweed
  4. Seven Stones
  5. Harold the Barrel
  6. Harlequin
  7. The Fountain of Salmacis