It just doesn't get any more epic than that first line of Selling England By the Pound, when Gabriel comes in acapella:
"Can you tell me where my country lies...?"
From then on that album presents itself as an absolute fucking powerhouse of a prog album. It's a masterpiece.
I need to go back and listen to Trick of the Tail again. I own it, but it's been a long while since I've given it a spin. I'm really biased because I just don't like the 80s Collins Genesis. But after that post, Ramses, I'll give it a try.
"'Paper late!' cried a voice in the crowd.
Old man dies...
The note he left was signed 'Old Father Thames.'
It seemed he's drowned...
Selling England by the pound."
Oh gods, it gives me chills.