Released 28 years ago this June
Genesis Archive 1967–75
Genesis · 1998
250 min · 52 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · soft rock
A sprawling tapestry of complex arrangements and poetic storytelling that showcases Genesis's innovative sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- poetic storytelling throughout
- engaging long-form compositions
- immersive headphone experience
- layered arrangements to explore
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Genesis Archive 1967–75' came during a reflective period for Genesis, showcasing their evolution from early art rock pioneers to mainstream success. This compilation marked the band's transition into a legacy phase, with their commercial peak behind them but still resonating strongly with fans and critics alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Emerson, Lake & Palmer· King Crimson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway 6:29
- 2 Fly on a Windshield 4:38
- 3 Broadway Melody of 1974 0:34
- 4 Cuckoo Cocoon 2:17
- 5 In the Cage 7:56
- 6 The Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging 4:25
- 7 Back in N.Y.C. 6:18
- 8 Hairless Heart 2:21
- 9 Counting Out Time 3:59
- 10 Carpet Crawlers 5:45
- 11 The Chamber of 32 Doors 5:51
Disc 2
- 1 Lilywhite Lilith 3:04
- 2 The Waiting Room 6:14
- 3 Anyway 3:28
- 4 Here Comes the Supernatural Anaesthetist 3:57
- 5 The Lamia 7:18
- 6 Silent Sorrow in Empty Boats 3:08
- 7 The Colony of Slippermen 8:47
- 8 Ravine 1:36
- 9 The Light Dies Down on Broadway 3:37
- 10 Riding the Scree 4:29
- 11 In the Rapids 2:25
- 12 It 4:20
Disc 3
- 1 Dancing With the Moonlit Knight 7:05
- 2 Firth of Fifth 8:28
- 3 More Fool Me 3:59
- 4 Supper's Ready 26:34
- 5 I Know What I Like 5:36
- 6 Stagnation 8:53
- 7 Twilight Alehouse 7:48
- 8 Happy the Man 2:54
- 9 Watcher of the Skies 3:42
Disc 4
- 1 In the Wilderness 2:59
- 2 Shepherd 4:00
- 3 Pacidy 5:41
- 4 Let Us Now Make Love 6:13
- 5 Going Out to Get You 4:53
- 6 Dusk 6:13
- 7 Build Me a Mountain 4:12
- 8 Image Blown Out 2:11
- 9 One Day 3:08
- 10 Where Sour Turns Sweet 3:14
- 11 In the Beginning 3:31
- 12 The Magic of Time 2:01
- 13 Hey! 2:27
- 14 Hidden in the World of Dawn 3:10
- 15 Sea Bee 3:04
- 16 The Mystery of the Flannan Isle Lighthouse 2:35
- 17 Hair on the Arms and Legs 2:41
- 18 She Is Beautiful 3:46
- 19 Try a Little Sadness 3:20
- 20 Patricia 3:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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