About the band: Genesis are a British rock band formed in 1967, whose output in the period 1970-1976 (the Gabriel and/or Hackett years) is among the very best of prog rock. After the departure of first Gabriel, and then Hackett, the remaining three members (Collins, Rutherford, Banks) opted for a more commercial rock sound that was highly successful for about 12 years. The band released 15 studio albums. One of my favourite bands for their prog years, even though I also appreciate some songs that came later. Genesis currently have nine songs in my list of about 200 best pop/rock songs of all time.
About the song: Supper's ready is the final track of the 1972 album Foxtrot, and generally seen as one of the most important prog epics of all time. It officially consists of seven sections, entitled Lover's leap , The guaranteed eternal sanctuary man , Ikhnaton and Itsacon and their band of merry men , How dare I be so beautiful? , Willow farm , Apocalypse in 9/8 (featuring the delicious talents of Gabble Ratchet) , and As sure as eggs is eggs (Aching men's feet), but it is generally seen as one song. Although I think Genesis has recorded a handful of songs that are even better, this epic definitely earns its place in my list of top favourites. Run time 22:54.
