10 Perfect Progressive Rock Albums With No Bad Songs

10. Selling England By The Pound - Genesis (1973) 

Prior to Peter Gabriel debuting his almighty Sledgehammer, and before we learned Phill Collins can't dance, they were both firmly bedded down in the prog rock game.

Selling England By The Pound was the bands fifth studio album. As the title would indicate the record centred around the loss of certain English cultural traditions. During the 20th Century American cultural influence began creeping into the British psyche, infiltrating everything from language, clothing, art and cuisine. The driving creative force at this time, Peter Gabriel wanted to challenge the idea Americanisation, and what better way to do that, than through the medium of prog.

The album sees the band at their most creative. Collins displays his chops as one of the greatest drummers of his time, with varying time signatures and drumming techniques. Peter Gabriel opens the record singing a cappella, and throughout, exhibits some of his more bizarre vocal capabilities. The record is a wash in expressive guitar solos, showcasing Steve Hackett's mastery of the fretboard. And, it wouldn't be a Genesis album without the presence of a few synthesises...

Not only is the album an experience in itself, but it also hints at the sound, both Gabriel and Collins would develop in their respective pop careers.