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Genesis by Genesis: The Album That Defined Their ’80s Sound (1983)

Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber Season 6 Episode 288

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In this episode, we take a closer look at Genesis, the self-titled 1983 album that captured Genesis at a turning point. Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford had already proven they could evolve, but this record pushed the band further into a sharper, more modern sound—full of moody production, unforgettable hooks, and emotional weight.

From the dark intensity of “Mama” to the pop-rock punch of “That’s All,” we revisit the songs, the era, and the creative chemistry that made Genesis one of the band’s defining albums of the 1980s.

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