this might because a lot of people know that progression, don't know they know it, and are happy to hear that familiar "sound". you know, most people don't play hours every day and look for something different because its been done(like us).
i think it shows that its a classic progression that works for commons, but you still have to create that truthful original idea about those chord changes. its really a hopeful thing that this progression can be repeated so many times and not sound butchered(well, at least to alot of people beside us), the statement of the artist overcomes that.
btw black, thanks for that link, amazing melody there, genesis are such a cinematic band, really connecting with each other and developing each other idea's. its much to complex song to become a hit, you agree :)