Genesi[s] is noted for being the band's first album since the departure of original members Michael Bohn, Tyler Carter, Cory and Ben Ferris, and Tim Sherrill.

The band spent two months recording and producing the album, and finished around mid September.

The first single "I've Told You Once" was released on October 2, 2012 and debuted number 4 on the iTunes Top 10 Rock Charts.

Matthew Colwell of Alternative Press gave the album a positive review, giving it a 3.5/5.

He wrote "at times, the album follows the post-hardcore rulebook word-for-word with super-tight production and sing-scream dynamics, yet it simultaneously showcases a competent band who know their niche."

"[8] Gregory Heaney of AllMusic said "While the album doesn't show a whole lot in the way of growth, it does represent a rebirth of a sort for the band."

"[4] Harley Hughes of Hellhound Music also gave the album a positive review, praising the "In your face lyrics" and "...flowing melodious vocals that you'll find yourself singing along to.