Genesis: their best albums ranked according to BBC Classical Music magazine

The BBC Music Magazine has always had a soft spot for progressive rock, which makes sense given the overlap between the genres and their target audiences. This time, the magazine took on a tricky task: ranking the best albums released by one of the most beloved prog bands of all time, Genesis. "A band that," the magazine writes in its introduction, "transformed progressive rock with visionary ambition and helped redefine pop-rock music, leaving an indelible mark on decades of musical innovation." All through "a constantly evolving journey: from the most intricate progressive rock to the global popularity of pop-rock."

"Formed in the late 1960s," the magazine continues, "the group became one of the cornerstones of the prog movement, creating music that was theatrical, complex and often almost otherworldly. The early years, with the charismatic Peter Gabriel on vocals, are often regarded as their creative peak: a period marked by elaborate concepts and dramatic, timeless epics like 'Supper's Ready'. During this phase, Genesis helped define what progressive rock could be: bold, experimental and deliberately removed from commercial logic. After Gabriel's departure, and later that of guitarist Steve Hackett, Genesis reinvented themselves with Phil Collins promoted to lead singer. This opened up a more accessible, radio-friendly phase that brought them international fame, but which divided fans between prog purists and supporters of their sleeker pop turn."

So here is the ranking of Genesis albums according to Classical Music magazine (full feature here)

15. “Calling All Stations” (1997)

14. “From Genesis To Revelation” (1969)

13. “And Then There Were Three” (1978)

12. “We Can’t Dance” (1991)

11. “Invisible Touch” (1986)

10. "Genesis" (1983)

9. “Duke” (1980)

8. “Abacab” (1981)

7. “Trespass” (1970)

6. “Wind & Wuthering” (1976)

5. “Nursery Cryme” (1971)

4. “A Trick Of The Tail” (1976)

3. “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway” (1974)

2. “Foxtrot” (1972)

1. “Selling England By The Pound” (1973)

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