Turn It On Again: The Hits
Genesis · 1999
78 min · 18 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · soft rock
A vibrant collection of catchy hooks and anthemic choruses that define Genesis's pop-rock evolution.
Why this album works
- Best for
- catchy anthems for sing-alongs dynamic collection of hits for upbeat gatherings
- Context
- By the time 'Turn It On Again: The Hits' was released in 1999, Genesis had transitioned from their progressive rock roots to mainstream pop success, following their commercial peak in the 1980s. This album serves as a retrospective, highlighting key tracks from their career while also introducing new renditions, like 'The Carpet Crawlers 1999'. It marked their ongoing relevance in a changing musical landscape as they celebrated over three decades since their formation.
- If you like
- progressive rock, art rock, soft rock
Turn It On Again: The Hits is an album by Genesis, released in 1999. A vibrant collection of catchy hooks and anthemic choruses that define Genesis's pop-rock evolution. This compilation underscores Genesis's remarkable ability to blend art rock with commercial appeal, evidenced by multiple chart-topping hits like 'Invisible Touch', which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album's release coincided with the resurgence of interest in classic rock acts, reaffirming Genesis's place in music history and influencing the soft rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Turn It On Again: The Hits sound like?
A vibrant collection of catchy hooks and anthemic choruses that define Genesis's pop-rock evolution. Rooted in progressive rock and art rock.
What makes Turn It On Again: The Hits by Genesis notable?
This compilation underscores Genesis's remarkable ability to blend art rock with commercial appeal, evidenced by multiple chart-topping hits like 'Invisible Touch', which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album's release coincided with the resurgence of interest in classic rock acts, reaffirming Genesis's place in music history and influencing the soft rock genre. By the time 'Turn It On Again: The Hits' was released in 1999, Genesis had transitioned from their progressive rock roots to mainstream pop success, following their commercial peak in the 1980s. This album serves as a retrospective, highlighting key tracks from their career while also introducing new renditions, like 'The Carpet Crawlers 1999'. It marked their ongoing relevance in a changing musical landscape as they celebrated over three decades since their formation.
Who is Turn It On Again: The Hits for?
Turn It On Again: The Hits works well if you're into catchy anthems for sing-alongs, dynamic collection of hits and for upbeat gatherings.
How many songs are on Turn It On Again: The Hits?
Turn It On Again: The Hits has 18 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Turn It On Again 3:49
- 2 Invisible Touch Standout 3:28
- 3 Mama 5:18
- 4 Land of Confusion Standout 4:46
- 5 I Can’t Dance 4:00
- 6 Follow You Follow Me 3:59
- 7 Hold On My Heart 4:38
- 8 Abacab 4:10
- 9 I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) 4:06
- 10 No Son of Mine 5:46
- 11 Tonight, Tonight, Tonight 4:28
- 12 In Too Deep 4:58
- 13 Congo 4:03
- 14 Jesus He Knows Me 4:16
- 15 That’s All 4:24
- 16 Misunderstanding 3:11
- 17 Throwing It All Away 3:50
- 18 The Carpet Crawlers 1999 5:39
Release Date
October 26, 1999
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
78 min 56 sec
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