Genesis Archive 2: 1976–1992 cover

Genesis Archive 2: 1976–1992

Genesis · 2000

206 min · 34 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · soft rock

A sprawling collection that captures Genesis's evolution from art rock pioneers to mainstream pop icons.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • for long afternoon listens
  • reflective moments with gradual builds
  • engaging narratives across diverse tracks
  • nostalgic reflections on past eras

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, standalone tracks
  • need instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Genesis Archive 2: 1976–1992' was released in 2000, Genesis was reflecting on their extensive career, having experienced significant commercial success with albums like 'Invisible Touch' (1986). This compilation followed the band's reunion tour in the late 1990s and highlighted the contrasts between their progressive roots and pop sensibilities, serving as a bridge to their later works.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· Emerson, Lake & Palmer· King Crimson

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 On the Shoreline 4:49
  • 2 Hearts on Fire 5:14
  • 3 You Might Recall 5:32
  • 4 Paperlate 3:21
  • 5 Evidence of Autumn 4:58
  • 6 Do the Neurotic 7:08
  • 7 I’d Rather Be You 3:58
  • 8 Naminanu 3:54
  • 9 Inside and Out 6:43
  • 10 Feeding the Fire 5:51
  • 11 I Can’t Dance 12″ 7:02
  • 12 Submarine 5:13

Disc 2

  • 1 Illegal Alien 5:31
  • 2 Dreaming While You Sleep 7:48
  • 3 It’s Gonna Get Better 7:32
  • 4 Deep in the Motherlode 5:54
  • 5 Ripples 9:53
  • 6 The Brazilian 5:17
  • 7 Your Own Special Way 6:51
  • 8 Burning Rope 7:28
  • 9 Entangled 6:57
  • 10 Duke’s Travels 9:31

Disc 3

  • 1 Invisible Touch 12″ 5:58
  • 2 Land of Confusion 12″ 6:59
  • 3 Tonight, Tonight, Tonight 12″ 11:46
  • 4 No Reply at All (live) 4:56
  • 5 Man on the Corner (live) 4:04
  • 6 The Lady Lies (live) 6:08
  • 7 Open Door 4:08
  • 8 The Day the Light Went Out 3:14
  • 9 Vancouver 3:03
  • 10 Pigeons 3:13
  • 11 It’s Yourself 5:25
  • 12 Mama (work in progress) 10:43

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