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Genesis 1976–1982

Genesis · 2007

787 min · 158 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · soft rock

An expansive collection blending complex arrangements with emotional storytelling, showcasing Genesis's progressive rock evolution.

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Why this album works

This compilation is significant for its comprehensive coverage of Genesis's output during a pivotal era, demonstrating their ability to evolve musically. It features tracks that helped the band reach multi-platinum status and solidified their influence in the progressive rock and pop genres. The album provides insights into key songs that contributed to their legacy, alongside remixed versions that enhance the listening experience for both new fans and long-time followers.
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dynamic progression with varied pacing wave-like emotional storytelling long-form listening for deep focus
Context
Released in 2007, 'Genesis 1976–1982' marks a retrospective compilation of Genesis's transformative period following the departure of Peter Gabriel. This era represented the band's shift towards a more radio-friendly sound while retaining their progressive roots. By this time, Genesis had solidified their status as one of the leading acts in rock music after achieving commercial success with albums like 'A Trick of the Tail' and 'Duke'.
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Dance on a Volcano Standout 5:55
  • 2 Entangled 6:26
  • 3 Squonk 6:29
  • 4 Mad Man Moon 7:34
  • 5 Robbery, Assault and Battery 6:17
  • 6 Ripples… 8:06
  • 7 A Trick of the Tail Standout 4:35
  • 8 Los Endos 5:46

Disc 2

  • 1 Eleventh Earl of Mar 7:43
  • 2 One for the Vine 9:59
  • 3 Your Own Special Way 6:17
  • 4 Wot Gorilla? 3:20
  • 5 All in a Mouse’s Night 6:39
  • 6 Blood on the Rooftops 5:27
  • 7 Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers… 2:19
  • 8 …in That Quiet Earth 4:54
  • 9 Afterglow 4:14

Disc 3

  • 1 Down and Out 5:27
  • 2 Undertow 4:47
  • 3 Ballad of Big 4:50
  • 4 Snowbound 4:31
  • 5 Burning Rope 7:10
  • 6 Deep in the Motherlode 5:15
  • 7 Many Too Many 3:31
  • 8 Scenes From a Night’s Dream 3:29
  • 9 Say It’s Alright Joe 4:21
  • 10 The Lady Lies 6:08
  • 11 Follow You Follow Me Standout 4:03

Disc 4

  • 1 Behind the Lines 5:31
  • 2 Duchess 6:37
  • 3 Guide Vocal 1:21
  • 4 Man of Our Times 5:35
  • 5 Misunderstanding 3:15
  • 6 Heathaze 4:59
  • 7 Turn It On Again 3:52
  • 8 Alone Tonight 3:57
  • 9 Cul-de-sac 5:04
  • 10 Please Don’t Ask 4:02
  • 11 Duke’s Travels 8:38
  • 12 Duke’s End 2:10

Disc 5

  • 1 Abacab 6:57
  • 2 No Reply at All 4:33
  • 3 Me and Sarah Jane 6:02
  • 4 Keep It Dark 4:32
  • 5 Dodo/Lurker 7:31
  • 6 Who Dunnit? 3:24
  • 7 Man on the Corner 4:27
  • 8 Like It or Not 4:58
  • 9 Another Record 4:38

Disc 6

  • 1 Paperlate 3:25
  • 2 Evidence of Autumn 4:58
  • 3 Pigeons 3:15
  • 4 You Might Recall 5:35
  • 5 Naminanu 3:54
  • 6 Inside and Out 6:48
  • 7 Vancouver 3:03
  • 8 Me and Virgil 6:19
  • 9 It’s Yourself 6:15
  • 10 Match of the Day 3:30
  • 11 Open Door 4:06
  • 12 The Day the Light Went Out 3:12
  • 13 Submarine 4:38

Disc 7

  • 1 Dance on a Volcano (5.1 mix) 5:55
  • 2 Entangled (5.1 mix) 6:26
  • 3 Squonk (5.1 mix) 6:29
  • 4 Mad Man Moon (5.1 mix) 7:34
  • 5 Robbery, Assault and Battery (5.1 mix) 6:17
  • 6 Ripples… (5.1 mix) 8:06
  • 7 A Trick of the Tail (5.1 mix) 4:35
  • 8 Los Endos (5.1 mix) 5:46
  • 9 Robbery, Assault and Battery (video) 6:19
  • 10 Ripples… (video) 8:01
  • 11 A Trick of the Tail (video) 4:24
  • 12 I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) (In Concert 1976) 7:35
  • 13 Fly on a Windshield (In Concert 1976) 2:21
  • 14 Carpet Crawlers (In Concert 1976) 5:10
  • 15 The Cinema Show (In Concert 1976) 4:37
  • 16 Entangled (In Concert 1976) 6:34
  • 17 Supper’s Ready (In Concert 1976) 9:21
  • 18 Los Endos (In Concert 1976) 7:01

Disc 8

  • 1 Eleventh Earl of Mar (5.1 mix) 7:43
  • 2 One for the Vine (5.1 mix) 9:59
  • 3 Your Own Special Way (5.1 mix) 6:17
  • 4 Wot Gorilla? (5.1 mix) 3:20
  • 5 All in a Mouse’s Night (5.1 mix) 6:39
  • 6 Blood on the Rooftops (5.1 mix) 5:27
  • 7 Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers… (5.1 mix) 2:19
  • 8 …in That Quiet Earth (5.1 mix) 4:54
  • 9 Afterglow (5.1 mix) 4:14
  • 10 Your Own Special Way (live CS Television) 3:07
  • 11 Interview (live CS Television) 1:11
  • 12 Afterglow (live CS Television) 3:50
  • 13 Eleventh Earl of Mar (live Japanese Television) 2:12
  • 14 One for the Vine (live Japanese Television) 2:40
  • 15 Your Own Special Way (live Japanese Television) 2:46

Disc 9

  • 1 Down and Out (5.1 mix) 5:27
  • 2 Undertow (5.1 mix) 4:47
  • 3 Ballad of Big (5.1 mix) 4:50
  • 4 Snowbound (5.1 mix) 4:31
  • 5 Burning Rope (5.1 mix) 7:10
  • 6 Deep in the Motherlode (5.1 mix) 5:15
  • 7 Many Too Many (5.1 mix) 3:31
  • 8 Scenes From a Night’s Dream (5.1 mix) 3:29
  • 9 Say It’s Alright Joe (5.1 mix) 4:21
  • 10 The Lady Lies (5.1 mix) 6:08
  • 11 Follow You Follow Me (5.1 mix) 4:03
  • 12 Many Too Many (video) 3:33
  • 13 Follow You Follow Me (video) 3:57

Disc 10

  • 1 Behind the Lines (5.1 mix) 5:31
  • 2 Duchess (5.1 mix) 6:37
  • 3 Guide Vocal (5.1 mix) 1:21
  • 4 Man of Our Times (5.1 mix) 5:35
  • 5 Misunderstanding (5.1 mix) 3:15
  • 6 Heathaze (5.1 mix) 4:59
  • 7 Turn It On Again (5.1 mix) 3:52
  • 8 Alone Tonight (5.1 mix) 3:57
  • 9 Cul-de-sac (5.1 mix) 5:04
  • 10 Please Don’t Ask (5.1 mix) 4:02
  • 11 Duke’s Travels (5.1 mix) 8:38
  • 12 Duke’s End (5.1 mix) 2:10
  • 13 Duchess (video) 3:54
  • 14 Misunderstanding (video) 3:07
  • 15 Turn it On Again (video) 3:47
  • 16 Behind the Lines (live, 1980-05-06: The Lyceum, London, England) 5:39
  • 17 Duchess (live, 1980-05-06: The Lyceum, London, England) 6:52
  • 18 Guide Vocal (live, 1980-05-06: The Lyceum, London, England) 1:40
  • 19 In the Cage (live, 1980-05-06: The Lyceum, London, England) 8:31
  • 20 Afterglow (live, 1980-05-06: The Lyceum, London, England) 4:36
  • 21 Dance on a Volcano (live, 1980-05-06: The Lyceum, London, England) 4:41
  • 22 Drum Duet (live, 1980-05-06: The Lyceum, London, England) 0:57
  • 23 Los Endos (live, 1980-05-06: The Lyceum, London, England) 5:56

Disc 11

  • 1 Abacab (5.1 mix) 6:57
  • 2 No Reply at All (5.1 mix) 4:33
  • 3 Me and Sarah Jane (5.1 mix) 6:02
  • 4 Keep It Dark (5.1 mix) 4:32
  • 5 Dodo/Lurker (5.1 mix) 7:31
  • 6 Who Dunnit? (5.1 mix) 3:24
  • 7 Man on the Corner (5.1 mix) 4:27
  • 8 Like It or Not (5.1 mix) 4:58
  • 9 Another Record (5.1 mix) 4:38
  • 10 Abacab (video) 4:11
  • 11 No Reply at All (video) 4:02
  • 12 Keep it Dark (video) 4:10
  • 13 Man on the Corner (video) 3:37

Disc 12

  • 1 Paperlate (5.1 mix) 3:25
  • 2 Evidence of Autumn (5.1 mix) 4:58
  • 3 Pigeons (5.1 mix) 3:15
  • 4 You Might Recall (5.1 mix) 5:35
  • 5 Naminanu (5.1 mix) 3:54
  • 6 Inside and Out (5.1 mix) 6:48
  • 7 Vancouver (5.1 mix) 3:03
  • 8 Me and Virgil (5.1 mix) 6:19
  • 9 It’s Yourself (5.1 mix) 6:15
  • 10 Match of the Day (5.1 mix) 3:30
  • 11 Open Door (5.1 mix) 4:06
  • 12 The Day the Light Went Out (5.1 mix) 3:12
  • 13 Submarine (5.1 mix) 4:38
  • 14 Paperlate (video 5.1 mix) 3:00

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