Invisible Touch cover

Released 40 years ago

Invisible Touch

Genesis · 1986

15 min · 3 tracks · progressive rock

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album combines pop accessibility with progressive structures, marking a significant phase in Genesis's evolution.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks are all singles, each featuring a strong pop hook and a polished production style.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered synthesizers and guitar solos, creating a rich sound texture that blends rock and pop elements.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Invisible Touch (extended version) 5:55
  • 2 Invisible Touch 3:26
  • 3 The Last Domino 6:15

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata