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Track Listings
| 1. Omega Metallicus |
| 2. Darktown |
| 3. Man Overboard |
| 4. The Golden Age Of Steam |
| 5. Days Of Long Ago |
| 6. Dreaming With Open Eyes |
| 7. Twice Around The Sun |
| 8. Rise Again |
| 9. Jane Austen's Door |
| 10. Darktown Riot |
| 11. In Mermoriam |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Steve Hackett, the former Genesis axemeister, is unquestionably a superb player, a capable songwriter and arranger and no bad shakes as a vocalist, but Darktown is unlikely to find its way into the hands of any but his devoted followers. The press blurb describes it as "a theme-park ride through one man's consciousness", which is PR-speak for (whisper it) a concept album based on Hackett's childhood memories. It opens with a churning metal-funk instrumental which, played louder, faster and dirtier wouldn't disgrace a Metallica album, but the mood changes for the title track which could well be an out-take from the soundtrack for Tim Burton's film A Nightmare Before Christmas. In subject matter, the song bears much resemblance to Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In the Wall", and that's where the album begins to slip into pastiche, frequently sounding like attempts to outdo Roger Waters in its exploration of the dark side of the British nostalgia. There are lovely touches--the orchestra/choir interplay on "Man Overboard"; the folksy pennywhistles giving way to sombre rhythmic strings and a Cossack choir in "The Golden Age Of Steam"; and of course, Hackett's superlatively nimble playing in "Dreaming With Open Eyes". It's just that, well, the feeling of listening to outtakes from Pink Floyd albums never quite goes away. --Johnny Black
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Hackett Re-Visited?,
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This review is from: Darktown (Audio CD)
This album signifies both a return and a progression to the work of the multi talented Mr Hackett.Compiled over a number of years,the album is a clear indication of how Steve is a musician who never stands still,and seems to grow stronger with every album.The vocals are excellent, with the characteristic feel of the 'Spectral Mornings' album ,but with Steve's voice demonstrating a hitherto unheard quality. There are, as you would expect,blisterring guitar tracks, gentle melodic tracks, but above all a feel that Mr Hackett has placed himself well and truely in the 21st Cenury. Recommended tracks: Omega Metallicus,The Golden Age Of Steam, In Memorium and Darktown. A must for Hackett fans, old and new!
5.0 out of 5 stars
His Best ever CD ?,
By Luile "Luile" (PTY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Darktown (Audio CD)
Steve Hackett s' albums usually maintain a very high level of variety, musicianship and compositions and this is no exception. In fact, this cd has a coherent sound and feel. It ranks among his best work ever ! Every song has something special and his guitar playing stands out as always. He simply is the most versatile and complete guitar player in Rock. He is far superior to many of his peers because, he can play anything and also, because he simply maintains a very high level in all his recordings, being classical music, rock, progressive rock or even the blues.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Epic with a touch of darkness,
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This review is from: Darktown (Audio CD)
This album is not what I expected. It was better. It really has a mix of Steve Hackett's soaring beautiful pieces (Twice Around the Sun, Jane Austen's Door, In Memoriam) to some dark imagery (Omega Mettalicus, Darktown). It's one of those albums that has some tracks which grab you immediately and some which grow on you. It shows how versatile Steve is. I find no weak tracks here, just ones full of strong imagery. An album in parts to air guitar along to, but in parts also to relax and think with.
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