1983–1998

Rock · 2007 · 139 tracks

1983–1998

A definitive compilation showcasing Genesis's commercially dominant, synth-driven pop-rock era from 1983 to 1998, featuring their biggest hits and stadium anthems.

October 1, 2007 · Nu Groove Records

This compilation is a vibrant journey through Genesis's most commercially successful period, brimming with the polished, synth-laden pop-rock that defined the 80s and early 90s. It's the sound of stadium-filling choruses, Phil Collins' distinctive croon, and impeccably crafted arrangements that blend pop accessibility with lingering progressive rock sophistication. Own it for the nostalgia, the undeniable hooks, and the sheer joy of hearing a band confidently navigate the mainstream while retaining their musical prowess. It's perfect for anyone who loves anthemic rock with a touch of class.

Tracklist · 139 Tracks

02

That’s All

4:26

03

Home by the Sea

5:08

04

Second Home by the Sea

6:07

05

Illegal Alien

5:15

06

Taking It All Too Hard

3:58

07

Just a Job to Do

4:47

08

Silver Rainbow

4:31

09

It’s Gonna Get Better

5:14

19

Mama

6:52

20

That’s All (5.1 mix)

4:26

21

Home by the Sea (5.1 mix)

5:08

22

Second Home by the Sea (5.1 mix)

6:07

23

Illegal Alien

5:15

24

Taking It All Too Hard (5.1 mix)

3:58

25

Just a Job to Do

4:47

26

Silver Rainbow (5.1 mix)

4:31

27

It’s Gonna Get Better

5:14

28

Invisible Touch

3:30

29

Tonight, Tonight, Tonight

8:54

30

Land of Confusion

4:46

31

In Too Deep

5:03

32

Anything She Does

4:21

33

Domino: Part One: In the Glow of the Night / Part Two: The Last Domino

10:45

34

Throwing It All Away

3:51

35

The Brazilian

5:04

44

Invisible Touch

3:30

45

Tonight, Tonight, Tonight

8:54

46

Land of Confusion

4:46

47

In Too Deep

5:03

48

Anything She Does

4:21

49

Domino: Part One: In the Glow of the Night / Part Two: The Last Domino

10:45

50

Throwing It All Away

3:51

51

The Brazilian

5:04

52

No Son of Mine

6:40

53

Jesus He Knows Me

4:17

54

Driving the Last Spike

10:09

55

I Can’t Dance

4:01

56

Never a Time

3:50

57

Dreaming While You Sleep

7:17

58

Tell Me Why

4:59

59

Living Forever

5:41

60

Hold On My Heart

4:38

61

Way of the World

5:40

62

Since I Lost You

4:10

63

Fading Lights

10:27

76

No Son of Mine

6:40

77

Jesus He Knows Me (5.1 mix)

4:17

78

Driving the Last Spike

10:09

79

I Can’t Dance (5.1 mix)

4:01

80

Never a Time (5.1 mix)

3:50

81

Dreaming While You Sleep

7:17

82

Tell Me Why (5.1 mix)

4:59

83

Living Forever (5.1 mix)

5:41

84

Hold On My Heart (5.1 mix)

4:38

85

Way of the World

5:40

86

Since I Lost You (5.1 mix)

4:10

87

Fading Lights (5.1 mix)

10:27

88

Calling All Stations

5:46

89

Congo

4:53

90

Shipwrecked

4:24

91

Alien Afternoon

7:54

92

Not About Us

4:40

93

If That’s What You Need

5:13

94

The Dividing Line

7:45

95

Uncertain Weather

5:30

96

Small Talk

5:02

97

There Must Be Some Other Way

7:56

98

One Man’s Fool

8:58

110

Calling All Stations

5:46

111

Congo (5.1 mix)

4:53

112

Shipwrecked (5.1 mix)

4:24

113

Alien Afternoon (5.1 mix)

7:54

114

Not About Us (5.1 mix)

4:40

115

If That’s What You Need (5.1 mix)

5:13

116

The Dividing Line (5.1 mix)

7:45

117

Uncertain Weather

5:30

118

Small Talk (5.1 mix)

5:02

119

There Must Be Some Other Way (5.1 mix)

7:56

120

One Man’s Fool (5.1 mix)

8:58

124

Feeding the Fire

5:53

125

I’d Rather Be You

4:04

126

Anything Now

7:03

127

Sign Your Life Away

4:45

128

Run Out of Time

6:36

137

On the Shoreline

4:50

138

Hearts on Fire (5.1 mix)

5:17

139

Do the Neurotic

7:08

140

Feeding the Fire (5.1 mix)

5:53

141

I’d Rather Be You (5.1 mix)

4:04

142

Anything Now (5.1 mix)

7:03

143

Sign Your Life Away (5.1 mix)

4:45

144

Run Out of Time (5.1 mix)

6:36

154

Mama (5.1 mix video)

5:14

155

That’s All (5.1 mix video)

4:22

156

Home by the Sea / Second Home by the Sea (5.1 mix video)

11:10

157

Illegal Alien

4:36

158

Dodo

5:00

159

Lurker (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal)

5:00

160

Carpet Crawlers (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal)

5:00

161

That’s All (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal)

5:00

162

Mama (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal)

5:00

163

Illegal Alien

5:00

164

Eleventh Earl of Mar (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal)

5:00

165

Ripples… (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal)

5:00

166

Squonk (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal)

5:00

167

Firth of Fifth (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal)

5:00

168

Man on the Corner (live, 1983: Mama tour rehearsal)

5:00

169

Who Dunnit?

3:00

178

Invisible Touch

4:07

179

Tonight Tonight Tonight (5.1 mix video)

6:19

180

Land of Confusion

5:29

181

In Too Deep

4:39

182

Anything She Does

6:01

195

No Son of Mine (5.1 mix video)

6:37

196

Jesus He Knows Me (5.1 mix video)

5:15

197

I Can’t Dance (5.1 mix video)

4:51

198

Tell Me Why (5.1 mix video)

5:00

199

Hold On My Heart (5.1 mix video)

4:39

211

Congo (5.1 mix video)

3:43

212

Shipwrecked (5.1 mix video)

4:25

213

Not About Us (5.1 mix video)

4:18

214

Calling All Stations

6:51

215

There Must Be Some Other Way

9:24

216

The Dividing Line (live, 1998: Polish Television)

11:31

225

Big Medley, Part 1: Dance on a Volcano / The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

5:00

226

Big Medley, Part 2: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway / The Musical Box / Firth of Fifth

5:00

227

Big Medley, Part 3: Firth of Fifth / I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)

5:00

228

Big Medley, Part 4: I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) / That’s All / Illegal Alien / Your Own Special Way / Follow You Follow Me

5:00

229

Big Medley, Part 5: Follow You Follow Me / I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) / Home by the Sea

5:00

230

Home by the Sea / Domino, Part 1: In the Glow of the Night

5:00

231

Domino, Part 1: In the Glow of the Night

5:00

232

Domino, Part 1: In the Glow of the Night / Part 2: The Last Domino

5:00

233

Domino, Part 2: The Last Domino

1:01

234

[Phil’s intro]

3:03

235

Invisible Touch

3:47

236

Follow You Follow Me

4:00

237

I Can’t Dance

4:32

238

Turn It On Again

3:47

239

[award ceremony]

1:34

Moments Worth Listening For

The instantly recognizable, driving synth riff that kicks off 'Invisible Touch,' setting the tone for their commercial peak.

The dramatic, almost theatrical vocal delivery and powerful drum fills in 'Mama,' showcasing a darker, more intense side of their pop era.

The soaring, multi-layered vocal harmonies and intricate keyboard work in 'Land of Confusion,' a perfect blend of their pop sensibility and underlying musical complexity.

The emotional build and release in 'That's All,' with its simple, effective piano melody and Phil Collins' heartfelt delivery.

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