Steve Hackett - Voyage Of The Acolyte (1975)

This wonderful record (Hackett's first solo outing) is absolutely essential listening for fans of classic Genesis. In fact, then Genesis band mates Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford assist on the album, with Phil providing vocals for the standout "Star of Sirius" (the best Genesis song that Genesis never recorded).

The album is loosely organized around the theme of the Tarot (the awesome and frenetic opening track, "Ace of Wands," is named for a Tarot card, as are other tracks), one of Hackett's interests at the time.

Ce disque merveilleux (première sortie solo de Hackett) est absolument essentiel pour les fans du Genesis des débuts. En fait, Phil Collins et Mike Rutherford, membres de Genesis, assistent à l'album, avec Phil pour le chant de "Star of Sirius" (la meilleure chanson de Genesis jamais enregistrée par Genesis).
L'album est vaguement organisé autour du thème du Tarot (la piste d'ouverture géniale et frénétique, "Ace of Wands", est le nom d'une carte de Tarot, comme d'autres titres), l'un des intérêts de Hackett à l'époque.

Tracks :

1. Ace Of Wands (5:23)

2. Hands Of The Priestess Part I (3:28)

3. A Tower Struck Down (4:53)

4. Hands Of The Priestess Part II (1:31)

5. The Hermit (4:49)

6. Star Of Sirius (7:08)

7. The Lovers (1:50)

8. Shadow Of The Hierophant (11:44)

Line-Up :

Steve Hackett : electric & acoustic guitar, Mellotron, harmonium, bells, autoharp, vocals, effects, arrangements & co-producer

Sally Oldfield : vocals

John Acock : Elka Rhapsody synthesizer, Mellotron, harmonium, piano, co-producer

Mike Rutherford : bass & bass pedals, fuzz 12-string guitar

Percy Jones : bass

Johnny Gustafson : bass

Phil Collins : drums, vibes, percussion, vocals

John Hackett : flute, ARP synthetizer, bells

Robin Miller : oboe, cor anglais

Nigel Warren-Green : cello

Enjoy Music :

Steve Hackett - Voyage Of The Acolyte (LP)

1975