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Selling England by the Pound is the fifth studio album by the English progressive rock band Genesis, released in October 1973 on Charisma Records. It reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 70 in the U.S. A single from the album, "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)", was released in February 1974 and became the band's first top 30 hit in the UK.
The album was recorded in August 1973 following the tour supporting the previous album, Foxtrot (1972). The group set aside a short period of time to write new material, which covered a number of themes, including the loss of English folk culture and an increased American influence, which was reflected in the title. Following the album's release, the group set out on tour, where they drew an enthusiastic reception from fans.Genre: Pop & Rock
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Read the AllMusic.com reviewArtist: GenesisLabel: Charisma, UMCFormat: LPUnits: 1Country: EuropeGenre: Pop & RockStyle: Prog RockA1 Dancing With The Moonlit Knight
A2 I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
A3 Firth Of Fifth
A4 More Fool Me
B1 The Battle Of Epping Forest
B2 After The Ordeal
B3 The Cinema Show
B4 Aisle Of Plenty
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Selling England by the Pound is the fifth studio album by the English progressive rock band Genesis, released in October 1973 on Charisma Records. It reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 70 in the U.S. A single from the album, "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)", was released in February 1974 and became the band's first top 30 hit in the UK.
The album was recorded in August 1973 following the tour supporting the previous album, Foxtrot (1972). The group set aside a short period of time to write new material, which covered a number of themes, including the loss of English folk culture and an increased American influence, which was reflected in the title. Following the album's release, the group set out on tour, where they drew an enthusiastic reception from fans.Genre: Pop & Rock
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Read the AllMusic.com reviewArtist: GenesisLabel: Charisma, UMCFormat: LPUnits: 1Country: EuropeGenre: Pop & RockStyle: Prog RockA1 Dancing With The Moonlit Knight
A2 I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
A3 Firth Of Fifth
A4 More Fool Me
B1 The Battle Of Epping Forest
B2 After The Ordeal
B3 The Cinema Show
B4 Aisle Of Plenty
