description Invisible Touch Overview
Invisible Touch is the twelfth studio album by the British rock band Genesis, released in 1986. It became the band's most commercially successful release, driven by five singles that reached the top five of the US Billboard Hot 100, including the title track, which became the group's only number-one single in the United States. The album was co-produced by the band and Hugh Padgham and was recorded at the Farm, Genesis's studio in Surrey, England.
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Which songs made Genesis's Invisible Touch so successful?
The album produced five US Billboard Hot 100 top-five singles, including “Invisible Touch,” “In Too Deep,” “Land of Confusion,” “Throwing It All Away,” and “Tonight, Tonight, Tonight.” It was released in 1986 and became Genesis's most commercially successful studio album.
Who played on Invisible Touch?
Invisible Touch was recorded by Genesis's classic trio of Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford. Hugh Padgham produced the album, continuing his close studio partnership with Collins.
Is Invisible Touch more pop than earlier Genesis albums?
Yes. Songs such as “Invisible Touch” and “In Too Deep” use concise pop structures, while tracks such as “Domino” retain longer, more dramatic arrangements associated with Genesis's progressive-rock background.
How does Invisible Touch fit into Genesis's album history?
It is Genesis's twelfth studio album and followed the major commercial breakthrough of Genesis from 1983. The album captures the band at the height of its 1980s stadium-rock period.
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