In November 1971, Genesis released Nursery Cryme, their third studio album and a turning point in their musical evolution. It marked the arrival of guitarist Steve Hackett and drummer Phil Collins, whose contributions would shape the band’s signature progressive rock sound.
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In November 1992, Genesis released The Shorts, the first volume of their dual live album project, The Way We Walk. This release marked a departure from the typical live double-album format that encapsulates an entire show. Instead, Genesis took a bold approach by splitting their 1992 tour recordings into two thematic compilations: The Shorts—a collection of their most recent hits—and The Longs, featuring their extended, experimental tracks and a medley from the ’70s.
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In June 1974, Genesis found themselves at a pivotal moment in their career. The band, having evolved through various phases, was now at the cusp of creating one of their most ambitious and transformative albums: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. Genesis had entered a new phase, both creatively and personally. The group decided to record in a new environment, seeking a place that would inspire their next sonic chapter. They chose Headley Grange, a decaying old eighteenth-century poorhouse in East Hampshire, previously inhabited by artists like Led Zeppelin and Bad Company. But when Genesis arrived, it was in a dilapidated state. The previous occupants had left behind quite a mess, and the house, with its eerie atmosphere, only added to the tension brewing within the band.
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We Can’t Dance marked Genesis’ 1991 return following an intensive period of solo projects and the global success of their previous Invisible Touch tour, which captivated 3.5 million fans across 112 shows but left the band physically and emotionally spent. Personal experiences, including Mike Rutherford’s loss of his father and complications during his son Harry’s birth, shaped the hiatus that saw Mike successfully releasing The Living Years with Mike + The Mechanics, and Phil Collins achieving massive success with …But Seriously and its accompanying tour. The band reconvened at The Farm, their private studio in Surrey, in March 1991, producing We Can’t Dance over six months. This album would become the final Genesis album with Collins as lead vocalist.
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