 In 2012 , the album ranked seventh in Rolling Stone 's " Readers ' Poll : Your Favorite Prog Rock Albums of All Time " . It was also included in IGN 's list " 10 Classic Prog Rock Albums " in 2008 , who praised its " subtle elegance , sublime textures , and lyrical splendor " . Rock author Edward Macan has mixed feelings towards the album , praising " Firth of Fifth " and " The Cinema Show " but questioning some of the other material . Motoring journalist and broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson is a fan of the album and wrote sleeve notes for it when it was included in the box set Genesis 1970 @-@ 1975 . 
