description Genesis - Three Sides Live Overview
Three Sides Live is a 1982 double album by the British progressive rock band Genesis, documenting their 1981-1982 tour supporting the album Abacab. The original release features three sides of live material recorded during the Phil Collins-led era, while the fourth side contained studio B-sides in the UK/European release; the North American version included an additional side of live performances instead. The album captures Genesis during their transition from progressive rock toward more concise pop-oriented material, featuring songs from the Duke and Abacab albums alongside earlier works.
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What does the title Three Sides Live refer to?
The original international edition placed live performances on the first three sides of the double album and studio recordings on the fourth. The exact fourth-side contents varied by territory, with the North American edition including tracks such as "Paperlate" and "Open Door."
Which Genesis era is documented on Three Sides Live?
It captures the Phil Collins-led lineup during the tours associated with Duke and Abacab. The album was released in 1982 after Genesis had completed the Abacab touring cycle.
Which songs make Three Sides Live useful for Genesis fans?
The live program includes songs such as "Turn It On Again," "Dodo," "Abacab," "In the Cage," and "Afterglow." It therefore covers both the band's progressive-rock catalog and its more concise early-1980s material.
Is all of Three Sides Live recorded live?
No, that depends on the edition and is the album's defining complication. The original international release used a fourth side of studio tracks, while the United Kingdom edition used additional live material there.
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