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Song

Land of Confusion

Genesis · Invisible Touch · 1986

high confidence

artist-side split is modeled + gross track revenue is separated. Why?

Land of Confusion by Genesis

Short Answer

How much money does Land of Confusion make?

Land of Confusion by Genesis is modeled at $250K-$900K/year per year on the artist side, with gross track revenue and ownership context separated below.

The song still reads as an evergreen catalog asset roughly 40 years after release.

Land of Confusion still makes money because its political-pop hook and recurring video-era recognition keep it visible in the Genesis catalog.

Did You Know?

  • Currently ranks around the top 58% of tracked songs by modeled artist-side earnings
  • Released in 1986 and still shows earnings power roughly 40 years later
  • Ranks #2 among 2 tracked songs for Genesis
  • 2 tracks on the linked album page
  • External listening links available
  • high confidence estimate

Land of Confusion sits in the top 58% of tracked songs on the site by modeled artist-side earnings.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Land of Confusion vs Similar Songs

Song Artist Estimated yearly midpoint
Land of Confusion Genesis $575,000
Invisible Touch
same artist · same album
Genesis $725,000
Wanted Dead or Alive
same era · similar earnings band
Bon Jovi $925,000
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
same era · similar earnings band
Tears for Fears $600,000

Revenue Breakdown

Gross track revenue $450K-$1.2M/year
100% of the lead revenue lane
Artist-side share $250K-$900K/year
70% of the lead revenue lane
Label master share $120K-$320K/year
30% of the lead revenue lane

Bars reflect modeled annual midpoint ranges, not audited royalty statements.

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Why It Still Works

  • The song retains strong 1980s playlist and classic-rock crossover appeal.
  • Its recognizable chorus keeps replay healthy in legacy listening.
  • Writer-side economics improve the retained share of long-tail demand.

Genesis benefits when one recording stays useful across streaming, memory, and licensing contexts long after the release campaign ends.

More Questions About Land of Confusion

How much did Land of Confusion make in total?

Land of Confusion does not have a public lifetime total, so this page stays focused on modeled annual earnings instead of claiming an audited career total.

How much does Land of Confusion make per stream?

Land of Confusion does not have a single public per-stream rate because payouts vary by platform, territory, subscription tier, and contract structure. The estimate here is modeled from aggregate streaming, licensing, and catalog behavior instead.

Who owns Land of Confusion?

Artist-side economics are modeled from likely band and writer participation, not disclosed royalty documents.

Show ownership and assumptions

Artist-side economics are modeled from likely band and writer participation, not disclosed royalty documents.

Supporting Revenue Context

  • Estimated gross track revenue: $450K-$1.2M/year
  • Estimated artist-side cut: $250K-$900K/year
  • Estimated label master share: $120K-$320K/year
  • Estimated publishing share: $80K-$240K/year
  • Estimated songwriter share: $60K-$180K/year
  • Assumptions: Estimate assumes durable replay within the Genesis catalog, 1980s nostalgia demand, and moderate sync-style reuse.
  • Masters: label / catalog rightsholder
  • Publishing: band-aligned songwriter / publisher split
  • Catalog sale status: not publicly modeled as a fully sold-out song position
  • Notes: Artist-side economics are modeled from likely band and writer participation, not disclosed royalty documents.

Split-aware estimate

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

  • Gross track revenue is separated from artist-side take-home where the page has enough split context.
  • Ownership notes on masters or publishing are included and should be read alongside the revenue number.
  • All figures are annual modeled ranges based on streaming behavior, cultural replay value, sync potential, and available ownership information, not public royalty statements.

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