Bonus Episode - Genesis Revisited, March 2026

Bonus Episode – Genesis Revisited, March 2026 What began as a spring break car ride listening to *Invisible Touch* evolved into a comprehensive reexamination of Genesis's entire catalog. Joe candidly explores how his podcast preparation has fundamentally changed his listening habits, replacing spontaneous months-long binges with more critical, intentional engagement. But here's what makes this episode compelling: **the numbers**. Between 1980-1992, Genesis and its members accumulated an estimated **113 million global album sales**—placing them alongside Michael Jackson, U2, and Bon Jovi. *No Jacket Required* and *So* ranked among the era's top-selling albums. Joe defends this prolific period against longtime skepticism, arguing that *good musicians produce quality work regardless of genre*. He walks us through standout tracks, underappreciated albums like *We Can't Dance*, and rediscoveries that challenged his own expectations. **The question for you:** Which Genesis era resonates most with your listening journey—their progressive roots or their commercial peak? BlueSky: @progpala.bsky.social X: @progpala Instagram: www.instagram.com/progressivepalaver/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3…cJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt