|
|
|
|
|
Beekstraat 1 - B-2640 Mortsel - Belgium |
|
|
|
|
|
Beekstraat 1 - B-2640 Mortsel - Belgium |
|
|
|
STEVE HACKETT: “Wild Orchids” |
| Cover |
Release |
Style |
 |
2006-09-11 | Progressive rock |
| Label | ||
| http://www.camino.co.uk / http://www.insideout.de | ||
|
Website |
||
|
Contact |
||
|
Playing Time |
Cat. N° |
|
|
57:26 |
79172 CD – IOMCD 250 (special edition: SPV79170 CD) |
|
|
Review by |
Rating |
|
|
Reggie |
9,5/10 |
|
| nederlands | Review | |
|
While all the other ex-Genesis members have indulged themselves in more hit-sensitive music over the years, Steve Hackett has always stayed true to his roots. He may not have enjoyed the same commercial success of his ex-colleagues Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel (or even Mike Rutherford for that matter), but he stubbornly kept experimenting with his progressive rock-style, until it became his trademark. His new album “Wild Orchids” has become a testimony to his excellence as a writer and performer, passing thru many genres and musical styles with ease. Steve has always tried to use a new approach with everything he has ever made. As a result, his (many) publications are not always very accessible to non-proggers, but fans of his music are not going to be disappointed by this latest release. The album is made up with a great variety of songs, ranging from the dark “Down Street” (which reminds me a lot of his work on “Dark Town” from 1999), to the lighter “The Fundamentals Of Brainwashing”, over some typical classical guitar work and beautiful harmonies in “Set Your Compass”. The range of styles brought together here is breathtaking, but Hackett plays everything with the same dedication and verve. He even included a cover-version of “Man In The Long Black Coat” from Bob Dylan. Now, I’m not a big Dylan-fan, but Hackett succeeds (once again) in making this song his own. Beautiful compositions like “To A Close”, “She Moves In Memories” and “A Dark Night In Toytown” are all you could ever want from a good progressive rock album, and a new dimension is introduced with the inclusion of a real symphonic orchestra, his very own ‘The Underworld Orchestra’.
“To Watch The Storms” from 2003 was a brilliant album, and “Wild
Orchids” is every bit as entertaining as it’s predecessor. With
great attention to the sound, showing incredible professionalism in
each and every song, this production is an absolute joy to listen
to. His guitar playing is something to behold, and the arrangements
are flawless. Everybody who likes progressive music should love this
album, and longtime Hackett and Genesis fans can buy this CD
blindly. Another perfect release from a living legend. |
||
|
Musicians |
||
|
Steve Hackett: guitars, electric sitar,
harmonica, psaltery, optigan, vocals Roger King: keyboards, rhythm guitars John Hackett: flute Rob Townsend: sax, flute, tin whistle, bass clarinet Gary O’Toole: drums, harmony vocals Nick Magnus: keyboards + The Underworld Orchestra |
||
| Tracklist | ||
|
A Dark
Night In Toytown (3:38) Waters Of The Wild (5:35) Set Your Compass (3:37) Down Street (7:33) A Girl Called Linda (4:46) To A Close (4:48) Ego And Id (4:07) Man In The Long Black Coat (5:09) Wolfwork (4:49) Why (0:46) She Moves In Memories (4:59) The Fundamentals Of Brainwashing (3:00) Howl (4:31) |
||
| Discography | ||
|
Voyage Of The Acolyte (1975) |
||
|
Website in order to promote progressive rock to a broader audience in Flanders but also in the entire world. No part from this website may be used in any other publication whether in print or on the world wide web without the editor's consent - all material is exclusive to Prog-Nose and copyright protected. |
|
Last updated:
11 september 2006 . |
.gif)
