What makes Genesis 1970–1975 by Genesis notable?

This compilation showcases Genesis's pivotal role in shaping the progressive rock genre and includes iconic tracks that have influenced countless artists. Songs like 'Supper’s Ready' and 'The Musical Box' are often cited in discussions about the genre's depth and complexity. The album's release coincided with a renewed interest in classic prog rock, contributing to its resurgence in popular culture. Released in 2008, 'Genesis 1970–1975' serves as a retrospective of the band's formative years during the progressive rock explosion. It compiles tracks from their first five albums, highlighting their evolution prior to Peter Gabriel's departure in 1975. At this point, Genesis had already transitioned from a niche act to mainstream success, setting the stage for their later commercial peak.

Who is Genesis 1970–1975 for?

Genesis 1970–1975 works well if you're into theatrical narratives with dynamic peaks, long-form tracks rewarding deep focus and evocative storytelling for reflective listening.

How many songs are on Genesis 1970–1975?

Genesis 1970–1975 has 144 tracks, running approximately 830 minutes.

Genesis 1970–1975

Genesis · 2008

830 min · 144 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · soft rock

An expansive collection of early Genesis, blending intricate arrangements with theatrical storytelling across progressive rock landscapes.

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Why this album works

This compilation showcases Genesis's pivotal role in shaping the progressive rock genre and includes iconic tracks that have influenced countless artists. Songs like 'Supper’s Ready' and 'The Musical Box' are often cited in discussions about the genre's depth and complexity. The album's release coincided with a renewed interest in classic prog rock, contributing to its resurgence in popular culture.

Best for: theatrical narratives with dynamic peaks long-form tracks rewarding deep focus evocative storytelling for reflective listening
Context: Released in 2008, 'Genesis 1970–1975' serves as a retrospective of the band's formative years during the progressive rock explosion. It compiles tracks from their first five albums, highlighting their evolution prior to Peter Gabriel's departure in 1975. At this point, Genesis had already transitioned from a niche act to mainstream success, setting the stage for their later commercial peak.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

1 Looking for Someone 7:03
2 White Mountain 6:44
3 Visions of Angels 6:50
4 Stagnation 8:46
5 Dusk 4:10
6 The Knife 8:55

Disc 2

1 The Musical Box Standout 10:29
2 For Absent Friends 1:47
3 The Return of the Giant Hogweed 8:09
4 Seven Stones 5:08
5 Harold the Barrel 3:00
6 Harlequin 2:55
7 The Fountain of Salmacis 8:01

Disc 3

1 Watcher of the Skies Standout 7:23
2 Time Table 4:46
3 Get ’Em Out by Friday 8:35
4 Can‐Utility and the Coastliners 5:44
5 Horizons 1:41
6 Supper’s Ready Standout 23:05

Disc 4

1 Dancing With the Moonlit Knight 8:03
2 I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) 4:10
3 Firth of Fifth 9:34
4 More Fool Me 3:10
5 The Battle of Epping Forest 11:43
6 After the Ordeal 4:15
7 The Cinema Show 10:41
8 Aisle of Plenty 1:58

Disc 5

1 The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway 4:52
2 Fly on a Windshield 2:45
3 Broadway Melody of 1974 2:11
4 Cuckoo Cocoon 2:12
5 In the Cage 8:12
6 The Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging 2:46
7 Back in N.Y.C. 5:45
8 Hairless Heart 2:10
9 Counting Out Time 3:40
10 The Carpet Crawlers 5:15
11 The Chamber of 32 Doors 5:45

Disc 6

1 Lilywhite Lilith 2:48
2 The Waiting Room 5:17
3 Anyway 3:17
4 Here Comes the Supernatural Anaesthetist 2:49
5 The Lamia 6:57
6 Silent Sorrow in Empty Boats 3:01
7 The Colony of Slippermen: Arrival / A Visit to the Doktor / Raven 8:11
8 Ravine 2:05
9 The Light Dies Down on Broadway 3:32
10 Riding the Scree 4:07
11 In the Rapids 2:22
12 it. 4:18

Disc 7

1 Happy the Man 3:11
2 Twilight Alehouse 7:47
3 Going Out to Get You 4:53
4 Shepherd 4:04
5 Pacidy 5:44
6 Let Us Now Make Love 6:16
7 Provocation 4:09
8 Frustration 3:42
9 Manipulation 3:48
10 Resignation 3:03

Disc 8

1 Looking for Someone (5.1 mix) 7:03
2 White Mountain (5.1 mix) 6:44
3 Visions of Angels (5.1 mix) 6:50
4 Stagnation (5.1 mix) 8:46
5 Dusk (5.1 mix) 4:10
6 The Knife (5.1 mix) 8:55

Disc 9

1 The Musical Box (5.1 mix) 10:29
2 For Absent Friends (5.1 mix) 1:47
3 The Return of the Giant Hogweed (5.1 mix) 8:09
4 Seven Stones (5.1 mix) 5:08
5 Harold the Barrel (5.1 mix) 3:00
6 Harlequin (5.1 mix) 2:55
7 The Fountain of Salmacis (5.1 mix) 8:01

Disc 10

1 Watcher of the Skies (5.1 mix) 7:23
2 Time Table (5.1 mix) 4:46
3 Get ’Em Out by Friday (5.1 mix) 8:35
4 Can‐Utility and the Coastliners (5.1 mix) 5:44
5 Horizons (5.1 mix) 1:41
6 Supper’s Ready (5.1 mix) 23:05
7 Fountain of Salmacis, Part 1 (Rock of the 70’s 1972) 1:42
8 Fountain of Salmacis, Part 2 (Rock of the 70’s 1972) 5:36
9 Twilight (Rock of the 70’s 1972) 5:52
10 The Musical Box (Rock of the 70’s 1972) 9:41
11 Return of the Giant Hogweed (Rock of the 70’s 1972) 6:28
12 Interviews / Stagnation (excerpt) (Piper Club 1972) 4:07

Disc 11

1 Dancing With the Moonlit Knight (5.1 mix) 8:03
2 I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) (5.1 mix) 4:10
3 Firth of Fifth (5.1 mix) 9:34
4 More Fool Me (5.1 mix) 3:10
5 The Battle of Epping Forest (5.1 mix) 11:43
6 After the Ordeal (5.1 mix) 4:15
7 The Cinema Show (5.1 mix) 10:41
8 Aisle of Plenty (5.1 mix) 1:58
9 Watcher of the Skies (Shepperton Studios, Italian TV 1973) 8:06
10 Dancing With the Moonlit Knight (Shepperton Studios, Italian TV 1973) 9:19
11 I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) (Shepperton Studios, Italian TV 1973) 5:40
12 The Musical Box (Shepperton Studios, Italian TV 1973) 11:38
13 Supper’s Ready: Lover’s Leap / The Guaranteed Eternal Sanctuary Man / Ikhnaton and Itsacon and Their Band of Merry Men / How Dare I Be So Beautiful? (Shepperton Studios, Italian TV 1973) 13:42
14 Supper’s Ready: Willow Farm (Shepperton Studios, Italian TV 1973) 3:17
15 Supper’s Ready: Apocalypse in 9/8 (Co‐Starring the Delicious Talents of Gabble Ratchet) / As Sure as Eggs Is Eggs (Aching Men’s Feet) (Shepperton Studios, Italian TV 1973) 9:05
16 The Musical Box (Bataclan, France 1973) 6:00
17 [interview 1] (Bataclan, France 1973) 1:45
18 Supper’s Ready (edit) (Bataclan, France 1973) 11:17
19 [interview 2] (Bataclan, France 1973) 2:50
20 The Return of the Giant Hogweed (Bataclan, France 1973) 5:28
21 The Knife (Bataclan, France 1973) 6:31

Disc 12

1 The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (5.1 mix) 4:52
2 Fly on a Windshield (5.1 mix) 2:45
3 Broadway Melody of 1974 (5.1 mix) 2:11
4 Cuckoo Cocoon (5.1 mix) 2:12
5 In the Cage (5.1 mix) 8:12
6 The Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging (5.1 mix) 2:46
7 Back in N.Y.C. (5.1 mix) 5:45
8 Hairless Heart (5.1 mix) 2:10
9 Counting Out Time (5.1 mix) 3:40
10 The Carpet Crawlers (5.1 mix) 5:15
11 The Chamber of 32 Doors (5.1 mix) 5:45
12 Lilywhite Lilith (5.1 mix) 2:49
13 The Waiting Room (5.1 mix) 5:17
14 Anyway (5.1 mix) 3:17
15 Here Comes the Supernatural Anaesthetist (5.1 mix) 2:49
16 The Lamia (5.1 mix) 6:58
17 Silent Sorrow in Empty Boats (5.1 mix) 3:01
18 The Colony of Slippermen: Arrival / A Visit to the Doktor / Raven (5.1 mix) 8:12
19 Ravine (5.1 mix) 2:06
20 The Light Dies Down on Broadway (5.1 mix) 3:32
21 Riding the Scree (5.1 mix) 4:07
22 In the Rapids (5.1 mix) 2:22
23 it. (5.1 mix) 4:19
24 Firth of Fifth (excerpt) (Melody, French TV 1974) 1:12
25 I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) (Melody, French TV 1974) 5:07
26 Supper’s Ready (Melody, French TV 1974) 24:06