Genesis 1983–1998

Genesis · 2007

794 min · 143 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · soft rock

A vibrant collection of synth-driven anthems and poignant ballads that encapsulate Genesis's dynamic evolution over 15 years.

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Why this album works

Best for: dynamic journey with emotional peaks vibrant anthems for sing-alongs wave-like pacing for reflection
Context: Released in 2007, 'Genesis 1983–1998' serves as a comprehensive anthology of the band's work following their transition from progressive rock pioneers to mainstream pop icons. This compilation highlights their chart-topping successes during the late '80s and '90s, including the peak of their commercial appeal with hits like 'Invisible Touch.' It comes at a time when the band had not released new material since 'Calling All Stations' in 1997, marking a reflective moment in their discography.
If you like: progressive rock, art rock, soft rock

Genesis 1983–1998 is an album by Genesis, released in 2007. A vibrant collection of synth-driven anthems and poignant ballads that encapsulate Genesis's dynamic evolution over 15 years. The album is significant for its encapsulation of Genesis's commercially successful era, featuring multiple tracks that reached the top of international charts. It showcases their ability to blend complex musicality with accessible pop sensibilities, influencing countless artists within the progressive rock and pop genres. The critical reception was largely positive, noting its role in preserving the band's legacy amidst changing musical landscapes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Genesis 1983–1998 sound like?

A vibrant collection of synth-driven anthems and poignant ballads that encapsulate Genesis's dynamic evolution over 15 years. Rooted in progressive rock and art rock.

What makes Genesis 1983–1998 by Genesis notable?

The album is significant for its encapsulation of Genesis's commercially successful era, featuring multiple tracks that reached the top of international charts. It showcases their ability to blend complex musicality with accessible pop sensibilities, influencing countless artists within the progressive rock and pop genres. The critical reception was largely positive, noting its role in preserving the band's legacy amidst changing musical landscapes. Released in 2007, 'Genesis 1983–1998' serves as a comprehensive anthology of the band's work following their transition from progressive rock pioneers to mainstream pop icons. This compilation highlights their chart-topping successes during the late '80s and '90s, including the peak of their commercial appeal with hits like 'Invisible Touch.' It comes at a time when the band had not released new material since 'Calling All Stations' in 1997, marking a reflective moment in their discography.

Who is Genesis 1983–1998 for?

Genesis 1983–1998 works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, vibrant anthems for sing-alongs and wave-like pacing for reflection.

How many songs are on Genesis 1983–1998?

Genesis 1983–1998 has 143 tracks, running approximately 794 minutes.

Tracklist

143 tracks·794:10

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

Disc 1

1 Mama 6:52
2 That’s All 4:26
3 Home by the Sea 5:08
4 Second Home by the Sea 6:07
5 Illegal Alien 5:15
6 Taking It All Too Hard 3:58
7 Just a Job to Do 4:47
8 Silver Rainbow 4:31
9 It’s Gonna Get Better 5:14

Disc 2

1 Invisible Touch Standout 3:30
2 Tonight Tonight Tonight 8:54
3 Land of Confusion Standout 4:46
4 In Too Deep 5:03
5 Anything She Does 4:21
6 Domino: Part One – In the Glow of the Night / Part Two – The Last Domino 10:45
7 Throwing It All Away 3:51
8 The Brazilian 5:04

Disc 3

1 No Son of Mine Standout 6:40
2 Jesus He Knows Me 4:17
3 Driving the Last Spike 10:09
4 I Can’t Dance 4:01
5 Never a Time 3:50
6 Dreaming While You Sleep 7:17
7 Tell Me Why 4:59
8 Living Forever 5:41
9 Hold On My Heart 4:38
10 Way of the World 5:40
11 Since I Lost You 4:10
12 Fading Lights 10:27

Disc 4

1 Calling All Stations 5:46
2 Congo 4:53
3 Shipwrecked 4:24
4 Alien Afternoon 7:54
5 Not About Us 4:40
6 If That’s What You Need 5:13
7 The Dividing Line 7:45
8 Uncertain Weather 5:30
9 Small Talk 5:02
10 There Must Be Some Other Way 7:56
11 One Man’s Fool 8:58

Disc 5

1 On the Shoreline 4:50
2 Hearts on Fire 5:16
3 Do the Neurotic 7:07
4 Feeding the Fire 5:53
5 I’d Rather Be You 4:03
6 Anything Now 7:03
7 Sign Your Life Away 4:45
8 Run Out of Time 6:35

Disc 6

1 Mama (5.1 mix) 6:52
2 That’s All (5.1 mix) 4:26
3 Home by the Sea (5.1 mix) 5:08
4 Second Home by the Sea (5.1 mix) 6:07
5 Illegal Alien (5.1 mix) 5:15
6 Taking It All Too Hard (5.1 mix) 3:58
7 Just a Job to Do (5.1 mix) 4:47
8 Silver Rainbow (5.1 mix) 4:31
9 It’s Gonna Get Better (5.1 mix) 5:14
10 Mama (5.1 mix video) 5:14
11 That’s All (5.1 mix video) 4:22
12 Home by the Sea / Second Home by the Sea (5.1 mix video) 11:10
13 Illegal Alien (5.1 mix video) 4:36
14 Dodo (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal) 5:00
15 Lurker (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal) 5:00
16 Carpet Crawlers (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal) 5:00
17 That’s All (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal) 5:00
18 Mama (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal) 5:00
19 Illegal Alien (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal) 5:00
20 Eleventh Earl of Mar (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal) 5:00
21 Ripples… (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal) 5:00
22 Squonk (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal) 5:00
23 Firth of Fifth (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal) 5:00
24 Man on the Corner (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal) 5:00
25 Who Dunnit? (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal) 3:00

Disc 7

1 Invisible Touch (5.1 mix) 3:30
2 Tonight Tonight Tonight (5.1 mix) 8:54
3 Land of Confusion (5.1 mix) 4:46
4 In Too Deep (5.1 mix) 5:03
5 Anything She Does (5.1 mix) 4:21
6 Domino: Part One – In the Glow of the Night / Part Two – The Last Domino (5.1 mix) 10:45
7 Throwing It All Away (5.1 mix) 3:51
8 The Brazilian (5.1 mix) 5:04
9 Invisible Touch (5.1 mix video) 4:07
10 Tonight Tonight Tonight (5.1 mix video) 6:19
11 Land of Confusion (5.1 mix video) 5:29
12 In Too Deep (5.1 mix video) 4:39
13 Anything She Does (5.1 mix video) 6:01

Disc 8

1 No Son of Mine (5.1 mix) 6:40
2 Jesus He Knows Me (5.1 mix) 4:17
3 Driving the Last Spike (5.1 mix) 10:09
4 I Can’t Dance (5.1 mix) 4:01
5 Never a Time (5.1 mix) 3:50
6 Dreaming While You Sleep (5.1 mix) 7:17
7 Tell Me Why (5.1 mix) 4:59
8 Living Forever (5.1 mix) 5:41
9 Hold on My Heart (5.1 mix) 4:38
10 Way of the World (5.1 mix) 5:40
11 Since I Lost You (5.1 mix) 4:10
12 Fading Lights (5.1 mix) 10:27
13 No Son of Mine (5.1 mix video) 6:37
14 Jesus He Knows Me (5.1 mix video) 5:15
15 I Can’t Dance (5.1 mix video) 4:51
16 Tell Me Why (5.1 mix video) 5:00
17 Hold on My Heart (5.1 mix video) 4:39

Disc 9

1 Calling All Stations (5.1 mix) 5:46
2 Congo (5.1 mix) 4:53
3 Shipwrecked (5.1 mix) 4:24
4 Alien Afternoon (5.1 mix) 7:54
5 Not About Us (5.1 mix) 4:40
6 If That’s What You Need (5.1 mix) 5:13
7 The Dividing Line (5.1 mix) 7:45
8 Uncertain Weather (5.1 mix) 5:30
9 Small Talk (5.1 mix) 5:02
10 There Must Be Some Other Way (5.1 mix) 7:56
11 One Man’s Fool (5.1 mix) 8:58
12 Congo (5.1 mix video) 3:43
13 Shipwrecked (5.1 mix video) 4:25
14 Not About Us (5.1 mix video) 4:18
15 Calling All Stations (live, 1998: Rock Im Park, Germany) 6:51
16 There Must Be Some Other Way (live, 1998: Polish Television) 9:24
17 The Dividing Line (live, 1998: Polish Television) 11:31

Disc 10

1 On the Shoreline (5.1 mix) 4:50
2 Hearts on Fire (5.1 mix) 5:17
3 Do the Neurotic (5.1 mix) 7:08
4 Feeding the Fire (5.1 mix) 5:53
5 I’d Rather Be You (5.1 mix) 4:04
6 Anything Now (5.1 mix) 7:03
7 Sign Your Life Away (5.1 mix) 4:45
8 Run Out of Time (5.1 mix) 6:36
9 Big Medley, Part 1: Dance on a Volcano / The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway 5:00
10 Big Medley, Part 2: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway / The Musical Box / Firth of Fifth 5:00
11 Big Medley, Part 3: Firth of Fifth / I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) 5:00
12 Big Medley, Part 4: I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) / That’s All / Illegal Alien / Your Own Special Way / Follow You Follow Me 5:00
13 Big Medley, Part 5: Follow You Follow Me / I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) / Home by the Sea 5:00
14 Home by the Sea / Domino, Part 1: In the Glow of the Night 5:00
15 Domino, Part 1: In the Glow of the Night 5:00
16 Domino, Part 1: In the Glow of the Night / Part 2: The Last Domino 5:00
17 Domino, Part 2: The Last Domino 1:01
18 [Phil’s intro] 3:03
19 Invisible Touch Standout 3:47
20 Follow You Follow Me 4:00
21 I Can’t Dance 4:32
22 Turn It On Again 3:47
23 [award ceremony] 1:34