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Throwing It All Away

Genesis · 1986

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

A blend of atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in Genesis's signature progressive pop sound.

Throwing It All Away is a single by Genesis, released in 1986. A blend of atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in Genesis's signature progressive pop sound. The album includes hits like 'Invisible Touch', which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing Genesis's mainstream success. Its blend of art rock and pop elements solidified their status in the genre during the mid-80s, inspiring countless artists in both rock and pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Throwing It All Away sound like?

A blend of atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in Genesis's signature progressive pop sound. Rooted in progressive rock and art rock.

What makes Throwing It All Away by Genesis notable?

The album includes hits like 'Invisible Touch', which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing Genesis's mainstream success. Its blend of art rock and pop elements solidified their status in the genre during the mid-80s, inspiring countless artists in both rock and pop music. By the time 'Throwing It All Away' was released in 1986, Genesis had transitioned into a commercially successful band following their 1986 album 'Invisible Touch'. This period marked a shift towards more accessible radio-friendly music, with this album serving as a live compilation that highlighted their evolving sound and broad appeal.

How many songs are on Throwing It All Away?

Throwing It All Away has 3 tracks, running approximately 16 minutes.

Tracklist

3 tracks·16:07

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

  • 1 Throwing It All Away (live version) 7:00
  • 2 I’d Rather Be You Standout 4:04
  • 3 Invisible Touch (live version) 5:03

Release Date

August 1, 1986

Genre

art rock, progressive rock, soft rock

More albums in soft rock

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

16 min 7 sec