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Three Sides Live

Genesis · 1982

92 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock

A vibrant fusion of progressive rock and pop, pulsating with dynamic rhythms and expansive melodies that captivate listeners.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Turn It On Again Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Abacab — The title track exemplifies Genesis's shift towards a more radio-friendly sound while maintaining their intricate musicality, making it a staple in their live performances.
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    In the Cage: Cinema Show / Slippermen — This medley showcases the band's ability to weave complex narratives through music, blending multiple themes and styles into an epic performance.
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    Follow You Follow Me — As one of their most commercially successful songs, this track highlights the band's softer pop sensibilities while still featuring their trademark progressive elements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Showcases Genesis's transition to a commercial powerhouse, solidifying their status.
Themes
live concert energy· commercial pop evolution· theatrical rock narratives
Moods
Dreamy· Uplifting
Career context
Released in 1982, Three Sides Live captures Genesis at a pivotal moment in their career, following the commercial success of their album Abacab. This live album showcases a blend of new material and classic hits, marking the band's transition towards a more accessible sound while retaining their progressive roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· Emerson, Lake & Palmer· King Crimson
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Turn It On Again Start here 5:16
  • 2 Dodo 7:18
  • 3 Abacab 8:46
  • 4 Behind the Lines 5:26
  • 5 Duchess 6:38
  • 6 Me and Sarah Jane 6:02
  • 7 Follow You Follow Me 4:58

Disc 2

  • 1 Misunderstanding 4:06
  • 2 In the Cage: Cinema Show / Slippermen 11:52
  • 3 Afterglow 5:13
  • 4 One for the Vine, Part 1 5:04
  • 5 One for the Vine, Part 2 6:00
  • 6 The Fountain of Salmacis / It / Watcher of the Skies 16:00

What to play next

Genesis
Listen next

Genesis

1983

This album continues the vibrant energy while exploring a more pop-oriented sound.
Abacab
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Abacab

1981

It sets the stage with a similar blend of rock and pop elements leading into live performance.
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