Keep It Dark

Genesis · 1981

15 min · 3 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · soft rock

A blend of polished pop sensibilities and intricate progressive rock arrangements, rich with melodic hooks.

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Keep It Dark is a single by Genesis, released in 1981. A blend of polished pop sensibilities and intricate progressive rock arrangements, rich with melodic hooks. 'Keep It Dark' showcases Genesis's ability to navigate the changing musical landscape of the early 1980s, achieving significant radio play and chart presence. It exemplifies the band's evolution as they moved away from lengthy compositions towards more concise pop-rock formats, influencing many subsequent acts in the art rock and progressive pop genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Keep It Dark sound like?

A blend of polished pop sensibilities and intricate progressive rock arrangements, rich with melodic hooks. Rooted in progressive rock and art rock.

What makes Keep It Dark by Genesis notable?

'Keep It Dark' showcases Genesis's ability to navigate the changing musical landscape of the early 1980s, achieving significant radio play and chart presence. It exemplifies the band's evolution as they moved away from lengthy compositions towards more concise pop-rock formats, influencing many subsequent acts in the art rock and progressive pop genres. Released on October 23, 1981, 'Keep It Dark' is part of Genesis's transition into a more commercial sound following their successful album 'Duke'. At this point in their career, the band was balancing their progressive roots with mainstream appeal, as evidenced by their chart success during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

How many songs are on Keep It Dark?

Keep It Dark has 3 tracks, running approximately 15 minutes.