Genesis Archive 1967–75
Genesis · 1998
250 min · 52 tracks · progressive rock
A sprawling collection of ambitious narratives and complex arrangements that showcase Genesis's evolution in progressive rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Supper's Ready — This epic track exemplifies Genesis's ability to blend storytelling and musical complexity, spanning multiple movements that encapsulate their signature style.
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The Lamia — This song showcases the band’s lyrical depth and melodic sophistication, highlighting their knack for transforming narrative themes into haunting musical landscapes.
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Dancing With the Moonlit Knight — With its intricate harmonies and vivid imagery, this track reflects the band's artistic ambitions and serves as a hallmark of their early progressive sound.
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The Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging — This piece illustrates the band's commentary on commercialism with an innovative arrangement that emphasizes both lyrical content and musical experimentation.
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
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A comprehensive retrospective that documents early work, appealing mainly to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- theatrical storytelling· commercialism critique· mythical narratives
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Genesis Archive 1967–75 serves as a comprehensive retrospective of the band's early career, capturing their journey from art rock pioneers to mainstream success. This compilation arrived after a decade-long hiatus following the band's last studio album, calling back to their intricate soundscapes and theatrical storytelling during their formative years.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Emerson, Lake & Palmer· King Crimson
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Close to the Edge
Yes
Shares complex arrangements and ambitious narratives in a similarly theatrical progressive rock style.
In the Court of the Crimson King
King Crimson
Features sprawling soundscapes and mythical themes, echoing Genesis's art rock roots.
Aqualung
Jethro Tull
Combines intricate storytelling with a blend of folk and rock, paralleling Genesis's narrative depth.
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