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  1. On This Day October 3 1983 – Genesis Was Released by Genesis

    On This Day October 3 1983 – Genesis Was Released by Genesis

    On this day October 3 1983, Genesis by Genesis was released. It was the band’s twelfth studio album and marked a pivotal moment in their evolution, blending progressive rock roots with a more accessible pop rock sound that expanded their audience and defined their 1980s era. The album featured...
  2. On This Day September 18 1981 – Abacab Album by Genesis Released

    On This Day September 18 1981 – Abacab Album by Genesis Released

    On this day September 18 1981, Genesis released their eleventh studio album Abacab. The record marked a shift in the band’s sound, moving away from progressive rock roots toward a more streamlined, radio friendly style that defined their 80s output. The album featured standout tracks such as...
  3. On This Day July 19, 1986 – Invisible Touch by Genesis Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day July 19, 1986 – Invisible Touch by Genesis Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 19, 1986, Invisible Touch by Genesis became the number one song in the United States, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of July 19 through July 25. It also reached number one in Canada, making it one of the band’s most successful singles. The track marked a major moment...
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  4. On This Day: June 6, 1986 - Genesis Releases Invisible Touch

    On This Day: June 6, 1986 - Genesis Releases Invisible Touch

    On this day June 6, 1986, Genesis released their thirteenth studio album Invisible Touch. Blending polished pop with progressive roots, the album became the band's most commercially successful release, reaching number 3 on the US Billboard charts and topping the charts in the UK, Canada, and New...
  5. On This Day: June 4, 1982 - Genesis Releases Live Album Three Sides Live

    On This Day: June 4, 1982 - Genesis Releases Live Album Three Sides Live

    On this day June 4, 1982, Genesis released their live album Three Sides Live. The album featured recordings from the band's 1981 tour in support of the album Abacab and captured Genesis in a transitional period as they continued shifting from progressive rock roots into a more accessible, radio...
  6. On This Day: May 19, 1986 - Genesis Released Their Hit Single Invisible Touch

    On This Day: May 19, 1986 - Genesis Released Their Hit Single Invisible Touch

    On this day May 19, 1986, Genesis released their hit single Invisible Touch, a powerful blend of pop rock and synth driven energy that became the band’s first number 1 hit on the US Billboard charts. With Phil Collins on vocals, the song showcased the band’s seamless transition from progressive...
  7. On This Day: March 28 1980 Duke by Genesis Was Released

    On This Day: March 28 1980 Duke by Genesis Was Released

    On this day March 28 1980 Genesis released their tenth studio album Duke. The album marked a turning point for the band as they blended their progressive rock roots with a more accessible pop rock sound that would define their direction in the 80s. Duke reached number 11 on the US Billboard...
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    Abacab (1981)

    Title: Abacab Artist: Genesis Genre: Pop-Rock Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - Abacab - 6:57 2 - No Reply at All - 4:39 3 - Me and Sarah Jane - 5:59 4 - Keep It Dark - 4:31 5 - Dodo / Lurker - 7:29 6 - Who Dunnit? - 3:24 7 - Man on the Corner - 4:25 8 - Like It or Not - 4:52 9 - Another...
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