To understand the Genesis discography, you have to break it down by their three distinct stylistic eras. 1. The Peter Gabriel Era (1969–1975)
With the departure of Hackett, the core trio of Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford streamlined their sound into radio-friendly rock and pop. The bridge between prog and pop. Abacab (1981): A sharp turn toward New Wave and minimalism.
The peak of their commercial powers, yielding massive hits like "Mama" and "Land of Confusion."