Studio Album · No. 13
Invisible Touch Songwriting Credits by Genesis
Produced by Genesis, Hugh Padgham · Engineered by Hugh Padgham, Paul Gomersall, Bob Ludwig
Charisma / Virgin / Atlantic
Pop Rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 8 of 8 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 8 / 8 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 8 tracks with documented writers, by whether Genesis carries a lyricist or composer credit.
8 trackswritten by Genesis
0 tracksoutside writers
Genesis's roles on this album
Share of the 8 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist88%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
8
Tracks
3
Lyricists
2
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1986
Released
Data Insight
Same shape as the album before it, the three on all the music and one name on each lyric. The record that made them a stadium act does not name a single writer on a single song.
Invisible Touch came out on Virgin and Atlantic in June 1986 and put five singles in the American top five.
Track Listing & Credits 8 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Invisible Touch
Who wrote Invisible Touch?
Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford wrote all the music together, with the lyricist credited separately on each track.
How high did the singles chart?
"Invisible Touch" reached number 1 on the Hot 100, "In Too Deep" and "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" number 3, and "Land of Confusion" and "Throwing It All Away" number 4.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Who engineered it?
Hugh Padgham, with Paul Gomersall assisting and Bob Ludwig mastering.
Who produced it?
Genesis with Hugh Padgham.
What did the "Land of Confusion" video win?
A Grammy for Best Concept Music Video, using Spitting Image puppets of the band.
How long is the album?
45:42 across eight tracks.