Is Genesis 1976–1982 a good place to start with Genesis?

Yes, Genesis 1976–1982 is recommended as a starting point for new Genesis listeners. An expansive journey through lush melodies and intricate rhythms, blending progressive rock with pop sensibilities. In 2007, Genesis released 'Genesis 1976–1982', a compilation reflecting their evolution through the late 70s and early 80s. This album came after the band's reunion tour in 2007, marking a celebration of their legacy and a nod to their classic era. At this point, Genesis was well-established, having transitioned from art rock pioneers to mainstream icons.

Who is Genesis 1976–1982 for?

Genesis 1976–1982 works well if you're into dynamic progression with varied pacing, wave-like emotional storytelling and long-form listening for deep focus.

How many songs are on Genesis 1976–1982?

Genesis 1976–1982 has 158 tracks, running approximately 787 minutes.

Genesis 1976–1982

Genesis · 2007

787 min · 158 tracks · progressive rock

An expansive journey through lush melodies and intricate rhythms, blending progressive rock with pop sensibilities.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Dance on a Volcano Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Dancing on a Volcano — The track opens with an explosive energy that captures the band's knack for dynamic shifts and complex arrangements, setting the tone for the collection.
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Follow You Follow Me — This song represents Genesis's crossover appeal with its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics, showcasing their ability to marry progressive elements with pop hooks.
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Eleventh Earl of Mar — The song blends storytelling with rich instrumentation, exemplifying Genesis’s theatrical style while addressing themes of power and history.
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A Trick of the Tail — As one of the band's first post-Peter Gabriel works, this track illustrates their successful transition into a new era while retaining artistic depth.
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Abacab — This song marks a pivotal moment in Genesis's sound, showcasing their embrace of a more modern, synth-driven approach that defined much of the 80s music landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic progression with varied pacing
wave-like emotional storytelling
long-form listening for deep focus
immersive sessions for thoughtful reflection
exploratory journey through complex arrangements

Maybe skip if you

prefer short, standalone tracks
seek instant gratification from music

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A compilation highlighting a specific era, not a primary entry or breakthrough.
Themes: theatrical storytelling· post-Peter Gabriel transition· late 70s evolution
Moods: Introspective· Focus
Career context: In 2007, Genesis released 'Genesis 1976–1982', a compilation reflecting their evolution through the late 70s and early 80s. This album came after the band's reunion tour in 2007, marking a celebration of their legacy and a nod to their classic era. At this point, Genesis was well-established, having transitioned from art rock pioneers to mainstream icons.
Stylistic neighbors: Yes· Emerson, Lake & Palmer· King Crimson

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Tracklist

Disc 1

1 Dance on a Volcano Start here 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 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 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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