Genesis (album)

Genesis is an eponymous self-titled album by Genesis. It was released in October 1983 (see 1983 in music). The best known singles off this album are "That's All", "Mama" and "Illegal Alien". The cover art has led some fans to refer to this album informally as Shapes. "Genesis" was another UK # 1, while making #9 in the US and eventually selling over 4 million copies there alone.

Track listing

all songs by Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford

1. "Mama" - 6:47
2. "That's All" - 4:24
3. "Home by the Sea" - 5:07
4. "Second Home by the Sea" - 6:08
5. "Illegal Alien" - 5:13
6. "Taking It All Too Hard" - 3:56
7. "Just a Job to Do" - 4:46
8. "Silver Rainbow" - 4:28
9. "It's Gonna Get Better" - 5:00

Personnel

• Tony Banks - keyboards, vocals, background vocals
• Phil Collins - percussion, drums, vocals
• Mike Rutherford Bass, guitar, background vocals

Production

• Producers: Genesis, Hugh Padgham
• Engineer: Hugh Padgham
• Technical assistance: Geoff Callingham
• Cover design: Bill Smith

Charts

Album

Singles