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Track Listings
| 1. Strutton Ground |
| 2. Circus of Becoming |
| 3. The Devil Is An Englishman |
| 4. Frozen Statues |
| 5. Mechanical Bride |
| 6. Wind, Sand, Stars |
| 7. Brand New |
| 8. This World |
| 9. Rebecca |
| 10. The Silk Road |
| 11. Come Away |
| 12. The Moon Under Water |
| 13. Serpentine Song |
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Features 44 page booklet, additional artwork, extended liner notes from Artist and 4 bonus tracks.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thrilling,
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This review is from: Steve Hackett - To Watch The Storms (NEW CD) (Audio CD)
Only an artist at the height of their musical confidence could make an album like this. On to Watch the Storms, Steve Hackett explores a variety of, what one would normally assume to be totally mismatched styles (ethnic, classical, blues, AOR, prog rock, urban, etc, etc) but it works. Each track seems to naturally move on to the next regardless of the change in musical style. The album is superbly produced with some stunning electric and acoustic guitar playing, as you'd expect, and like many Genesis albums, a sense of humour. But Hackett never lets his guitar dominate at the expense of the needs of the song. If your in to early Genesis (Selling England..., Foxtrot, etc) or early Hackett (Voyage of the Acolyte) you'll be well impressed with this CD. I am and I'm no Steve Hackett follower by any means.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hackett's Return To Prog Rock Form,
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This review is from: To Watch the Storms (Audio CD)
It seems that Steve Hackett exorcised a lot of ghosts on his last 'rock' album 'Darktown'. 'To Watch The Storms' finds him in a much mellower, more melodic and certainly less confrontational frame of mind. The album is dripping with luscious guitar lines and crammed with melody. There are less gimmicks than previously - he simply lets the music speak for itself, and it's a relief to hear some of his more upbeat lyrics. Hackett himself is comparing this album to 'Spectral Mornings' and 'Voyage of the Acolyte' - that may be wishful thinking, but certainly on tracks such as 'Brand New' and 'Serpentine Song' he's at the height of his powers. As with all previous Hackett releases, there is a heavy air of melancholy hanging over the music, but this time it is fondly remembered and more wistful - less oppressive than say 'Darktown'. 'Strutton Ground', 'Serpentine Song' and 'Circus of Becoming' form a loose suite recalling his childhood in London to great effect. Fans of Steve's more aggressive work will love 'Mechanical Bride', complete with it's King Crimson-y references. Those who favour his more gentle acoustic style will be delighted by the truly beautiful 'Wind, Sand & Stars' and 'The Moon Under Water'. Steve sings confidently throughout - he gets better each time. Overall, a worthy addition to the SH canon - highly recommended if you like your prog 'old style'.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Steve at his most versatile yet...,
By Sam Clark "qldsam" (Wodonga) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Steve Hackett - To Watch The Storms (NEW CD) (Audio CD)
I was quite surprised to find that no-one had reviewed this album, so I bought it and from the intro guitar to the dying embers of the final track I was totally intrigued. This is by far the most versatile studio release of Steve Hackett's long and illustrious career, and that is saying something. Anyone who knows anything about his music would have to agree that he is a very versatile guitarist/songwriter, but generally keeps to one basic style per album. This album wanders majestically through varying styles with total disregard of the nuances of "normality" for rock music, and yet, it works, handsomely. So bravo to Mr Hackett for being one of the few guitarists out there prepared to challenge and stretch the imagination and the boundaries of music. Absolutely brilliant, just buy it!!
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