Genesis-Invisible Touch (1986)

"Invisible Touch" is Genesis' most commercially successful album, but at the same time, it's the most hated by their purist fans. Released during the peak of drummer and vocalist Phil Collins' career, the band somewhat follows his stylistic and musical path, veering towards pop-rock with the typical addictive clichés, yet still showcasing captivating melodies, as in "In Too Deep" and "Throwing It at All". On the other hand, Collins, Rutherford, and Banks don't completely abandon progressive numbers, as demonstrated by the sophisticated "Tonight Tonight Tonight" and the atmospheric "Domino". On the pop front, there's the title track, along with "Land of Confusion" and "Anything He Does", all featuring irresistible melodies (despite their obvious simplicity and commercial intent) that ended up doing well on radio stations around the world. In short, "Invisible Touch" is, for better or for worse, a good album with a pleasant musical flow that perfectly combines complex songs and pop, demonstrating Genesis's skillful use of the new songwriting styles of the 1980s. Numerous gold and platinum records and sales exceeding 15 million copies worldwide attest to this successful album.