Selling Germany by the DM

These sources deal with the fifth studio album by the rock band Genesis and its cultural and political context. The focus is on the title “Selling England by the Pound”, which plays on the British currency and units of weight to criticise the sell-out of English identity and increasing Americanisation. The texts provide a detailed analysis of the opening track “Dancing with the Moonlit Knight”, which, through its blend of Arthurian legend and modern critique of consumerism, is regarded as a commentary on social decline. In addition, Peter Gabriel’s theatrical live performances and the band’s musical development within the progressive rock genre are examined. Finally, the documents contain references to cultural institutions in Berlin that focus on surrealist art and avant-garde projects.