Is Genesis 1983–1998 a good place to start with Genesis?

Yes, Genesis 1983–1998 is recommended as a starting point for new Genesis listeners. A rich tapestry of progressive rock and pop, blending intricate melodies with introspective lyrics that define Genesis's evolution in the '80s and '90s. By the time 'Genesis 1983–1998' was released in 2007, the band had enjoyed decades of success, transitioning from their early art rock roots to mainstream pop. This compilation came after their final studio album, 'Calling All Stations' (1997), marking a reflective period for the band as they celebrated their legacy while facing lineup changes and shifts in musical direction.

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.

Released 19 years ago this October

Genesis 1983–1998

Genesis · 2007

794 min · 143 tracks · progressive rock

A rich tapestry of progressive rock and pop, blending intricate melodies with introspective lyrics that define Genesis's evolution in the '80s and '90s.

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Invisible Touch — This track exemplifies Genesis's successful transition to pop-rock, characterized by its catchy chorus and upbeat production that captivated audiences in the '80s.
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Mama Start here — A haunting exploration of complex themes such as fear and dependency, showcasing the band's ability to meld emotive lyrics with powerful instrumentation.
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Land of Confusion — With its socially conscious lyrics addressing political unrest, this song stands out for its memorable hook and iconic music video, reflecting the band's engagement with contemporary issues.
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I Can't Dance — This track blends humor with a critique of masculinity and societal expectations, revealing a lighter side of Genesis while still delivering a catchy melody.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with emotional peaks
vibrant anthems for sing-alongs
wave-like pacing for reflection
poignant ballads for quiet moments

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
dislike lengthy listening experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Starting Point — A compilation that showcases their commercial peak, ideal for new listeners.
Themes: political unrest· 80s pop evolution· complex dependency· masculinity critique
Moods: Anthemic· Nostalgic
Career context: By the time 'Genesis 1983–1998' was released in 2007, the band had enjoyed decades of success, transitioning from their early art rock roots to mainstream pop. This compilation came after their final studio album, 'Calling All Stations' (1997), marking a reflective period for the band as they celebrated their legacy while facing lineup changes and shifts in musical direction.
Stylistic neighbors: Yes· Emerson, Lake & Palmer· King Crimson

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Tracklist

Disc 1

1 Mama Start here 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 3:30
2 Tonight Tonight Tonight 8:54
3 Land of Confusion 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 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 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