Studio Album · No. 12
Genesis Songwriting Credits by Genesis
Produced by Genesis, Hugh Padgham · Engineered by Hugh Padgham
Charisma / Atlantic
Pop RockArt Rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Genesis carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Genesis
0 tracksoutside writers
Genesis's roles on this album
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
9
Tracks
3
Lyricists
2
Producers
1983
Released
Data Insight
The three write the music together on every track and Collins takes most of the words. The band that once credited five names on everything now credits three on the music and one on the lyric.
Genesis came out on Charisma in October 1983 and was the band's second British number one.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Genesis
Who wrote Genesis?
Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford wrote all the music together. Collins wrote most of the lyrics, with Banks and Rutherford taking the rest.
How high did the singles chart?
"That's All" reached number 6 on the Hot 100, "Illegal Alien" number 44, "Taking It All Too Hard" number 50 and "Mama" number 73.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Who engineered it?
Hugh Padgham, who also co-produced.
Who produced it?
Genesis with Hugh Padgham.
Who wrote the words to "Mama"?
Phil Collins. It was the band's highest-charting British single at the time.
How long is the album?
46:18 across nine tracks.