I got the chance to do another interview with Steve, about "The Circus And The Nightwhale." Give it a listen:
Got Time For A Quick Story?...About Steve Hackett & "The Circus And The Nightwhale"
Thanks for posting. Will check this out when I find some time.
I have added Steve's new album (which comes out this week) to this poll - because you never know
I do not think I will have to change vote, although I'd say the new album is in the "better half" ...
First impression is not that bad. it's tough to pick highlights, and that may be a plus, since it's a concept album.
"These passing clouds" is a nice one
I also like "Taking you down" and "Enter the ring"
The sound / production is a downer, nevertheless.
I think it's rather weak. Slight, insubstantial... twee. 10.
10 are quite a lot points for a "rather weak" track.
I think it's quite good and I'd say 11 ...
A very detailed, but also very critical review. I'm curious to see whether I can agree with the reviewer or have a different opinion. But first I have to listen to it ...
Now delayed until 26 April.
Really not nice for all those who have waited for the album and decided to bus the deluxe set. ...
Prog Magazine has something important to say 
So, this is the new track
I quite like it, but I have to get used to the production.
I'd say 10 is okay. Just heard the track again after quite some time and it's quite good, but not more.
Fascinating to know such a session occurred. I'd be very interested to hear it too. Sounds like a glimpse into an alternate universe - what Genesis might have sounded like if Steve and Tony had gone off and formed their own band 😆.
I also hope we will get to hear more from that session! What a great archive release.
This is the cover of PROG
Thanks. Would be nice to read some comments about this issue - if it's worth buying etc
A great track, but not the best on "I/o".
13 pts
Have you considered to involve a new producer?
I enjoy songs across Billy Joel's career, but haven't been engaged by full studio albums, except perhaps The Stranger. I like a few songs from most albums. Miami 2017 is perhaps my favourite individual song, particularly the live version from Songs In the Attic. I saw him once live and really enjoyed it, perhaps because it was a selection of songs from many albums.
Same here. Saw him once and it was a great show. I like Piano man, Leningrad and River of dreams, Burt then there are classics like My life, The ballad of Billy the Kid, Scenes from an Italian restaurant etc. I am sure there is a lot to discover beyond Greatest Hits. Any suggestions?
13/15
This album was, for a long time, the only one I knew from the later period. And this track is one of my favorites. 13 points
This is one off the tracks I immediately could connect to. I always wonder what Genesis would have done with that. Steve still plays this live, which I can understand. A wonderful number,
Instrumental section: 15
Vocal section: 13
so 14 
Well .... I heard this track once. But I still prefer to listen to the whole album ...
Although I prefer "Firth of fifth" on that album, this is also a 15 pts track. Says a lot about the album itself ....
Hey ...
Steve Hackett has also had a long solo career and has produced a lot of music over the years.
I myself have only followed his work in passing for a long time. I thought "Guitar noir" was a good album and when I started to get more involved with Genesis I bought his first three solo albums. But it was "To watch the storms" that really made me a fan, and after that I got more involved with his other albums. I also saw him live for the first time on the 'To watch the storms' tour. The albums 'Guitar noir', 'Darktown', 'To watch the storms' and 'Beyond the shrouded horizon' have a special meaning to me. I would be delighted if his new album could build on this quality again. I didn't think his last studio albums were that good.
What was it like for you? How did you get into Steve's music and which albums or phases do you find exciting?
I like the GR II with Nik Kershaw on vocals and alternating outro guitar solos between the two Steves: Hackett and Rothery.
Agreed! I also like the SH version a lot and Nik Kershaw sings it well. 13/15
