Turn It on Again - Best of '81-'83
Genesis · 1991
71 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · soft rock
A vibrant collage of art rock and pop, showcasing Genesis's melodic evolution through dynamic live performances.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing throughout album nostalgic reflections on past
- Context
- Released in 1991, 'Turn It on Again - Best of '81-'83' captures Genesis at a pivotal moment as they transitioned from progressive rock icons to mainstream pop sensations. This compilation follows their commercial peak during the 1980s, including notable albums like 'Abacab' and 'Genesis', which solidified their status in popular music.
- If you like
- progressive rock, art rock, soft rock
Turn It on Again - Best of '81-'83 is an album by Genesis, released in 1991. A vibrant collage of art rock and pop, showcasing Genesis's melodic evolution through dynamic live performances. 'Turn It on Again' reached significant chart positions in various countries, illustrating its broad appeal. The album features live recordings that highlight the band's popularity during this era while also serving as a retrospective that underscores their influential sound and experimentation in music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Turn It on Again - Best of '81-'83 sound like?
A vibrant collage of art rock and pop, showcasing Genesis's melodic evolution through dynamic live performances. Rooted in progressive rock and art rock.
What makes Turn It on Again - Best of '81-'83 by Genesis notable?
'Turn It on Again' reached significant chart positions in various countries, illustrating its broad appeal. The album features live recordings that highlight the band's popularity during this era while also serving as a retrospective that underscores their influential sound and experimentation in music. Released in 1991, 'Turn It on Again - Best of '81-'83' captures Genesis at a pivotal moment as they transitioned from progressive rock icons to mainstream pop sensations. This compilation follows their commercial peak during the 1980s, including notable albums like 'Abacab' and 'Genesis', which solidified their status in popular music.
Who is Turn It on Again - Best of '81-'83 for?
Turn It on Again - Best of '81-'83 works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, wave-like pacing throughout album and nostalgic reflections on past.
How many songs are on Turn It on Again - Best of '81-'83?
Turn It on Again - Best of '81-'83 has 13 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mama Standout 6:03
- 2 Home by the Sea 4:45
- 3 That’s All Standout 4:21
- 4 Illegal Alien 4:33
- 5 Paperlate 3:14
- 6 No Reply at All 4:34
- 7 Takin’ It All Too Hard 3:56
- 8 Man on the Corner 4:15
- 9 Misunderstanding (live) 3:57
- 10 Follow You, Follow Me (live) Standout 4:39
- 11 Abacab (live) 8:35
- 12 Turn It On Again (live) 9:03
- 13 Firth of Fifth (live) 9:22
Release Date
January 1, 1991
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
71 min 17 sec
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