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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ex Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett is certainly cracking them out these days. This is his fifth album of the noughties and that doesn't include the "Once Upon A Time" DVD. So it must irk for a review to begin 'ex Genesis guitarist'.
And the ex Genesis guitarist (stop it) has turned out a blinder. Across 13 tracks (17 if you got the bells, whistles and hobnob special edition - I think that means a cardboard case) he glides with ease across genres and themes, producing one of the finest progressively touched albums of the year. It seems as though he is trying to merge the worlds of the predecessor albums - the rock based "To Watch The Storms" and the classically inclined "Metamorpheus", and succeeds with applomb.
To that end he has retained the services of the bijou Underworld Orchestra to augment the band and add their particular flavour to the music. Some may balk at the wide range this album covers but that's all part of its considerable charm.
For those in love with the rawk, the Zepesque "Down Street" will be a favourite, which gives Mr hackett a rare chance to indulge in some moothie action, as well the sturm und drang of "Ego & Id". "To A Close" is a personal favourite - melodic, melancholic, almost sepulchural. Even the (yeuch) Bob Dylan cover is tolerable as Steve combines Johnny Cash and Peter Green (his words, not mine).
A fabulous album that offers more with every listening, this will turn out to be one of the highlights of the year.
And the ex Genesis guitarist (stop it) has turned out a blinder. Across 13 tracks (17 if you got the bells, whistles and hobnob special edition - I think that means a cardboard case) he glides with ease across genres and themes, producing one of the finest progressively touched albums of the year. It seems as though he is trying to merge the worlds of the predecessor albums - the rock based "To Watch The Storms" and the classically inclined "Metamorpheus", and succeeds with applomb.
To that end he has retained the services of the bijou Underworld Orchestra to augment the band and add their particular flavour to the music. Some may balk at the wide range this album covers but that's all part of its considerable charm.
For those in love with the rawk, the Zepesque "Down Street" will be a favourite, which gives Mr hackett a rare chance to indulge in some moothie action, as well the sturm und drang of "Ego & Id". "To A Close" is a personal favourite - melodic, melancholic, almost sepulchural. Even the (yeuch) Bob Dylan cover is tolerable as Steve combines Johnny Cash and Peter Green (his words, not mine).
A fabulous album that offers more with every listening, this will turn out to be one of the highlights of the year.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I know of no other contemporary musician who not only writes music in so many different styles, but both embraces and convinces in all, whether hard rock, blues, classical, world or jazz. The "ex-Genesis" tag becomes tiresome, given the near 30 years since Steve H branched out to pursue a (largely) solo career and that he was/is the best all-round musician within the group. Songs are strong, musicianship from all involved is top notch, production values are excellent. I would give this 6 stars out of 5 were it possible! Buy with confidence!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Another brilliant album from Mr Hackett,a bag of allsorts in varing styles.How does he keep turning such albums.It is a must have!
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