Trevor Rabin has released a 3rd single & video from his upcoming album Rio. The ballad “Oklahoma”, which, as Rabin describes was started in 1995, inspired by the Oklahoma City bombing. The most moving track on the new album – Order now here: https://trevorrabin.lnk.to/RioID
“In 1995 I wrote the germ of a lyric inspired by the devastating bombing in Oklahoma. It traumatised the entire nation and will always be a dark day for the country. Thirty plus years later I believed the time was right and ok to tackle the song I had written. It’s dedicated to family and friends who lost loved ones.”
Another Swedish band to check out more of. With a name like ‘Graveyard’, one might be expecting something heavier and darker, but nope, Graveyard is a retro hard-rock band with psych and blues influences. 6 is just a really good album of varied tunes, with a number of excellent lighter tunes in “No Way Out”, “Sad Song” and “Bright Lights”. Love the different guitar sounds, and use of Hammond organ on occasion (courtesy of Nils Dahl). Fave cut is the Pink Floyd-ish “Breathe In Breathe Out”. There’s also a few great rockin’ tunes in “Just A Drop” and “Twice” . Overall this album is more laid back, but delivered with lots of feeling, atmospheric, moody, classic rock. 9 cuts here, and each one is pretty interesting, and enjoyable. Love the album cover too! Available on different colored vinyl LP, plus CD, digital…. *For more info check out the bio/press release below, as well as the band’s 3 videos from ‘6‘, and various links.
Graveyard was formed in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2006 with a shared passion for hard rock, psychedelia and the eternal bedrock of blues which influenced their sound from the start.
Led by vocalist/guitarist Joakim Nilsson, they opened their account with their now seminal self-titled Tee Pee Recordings debut in 2007, showcasing fiery chemistry and some wildly imaginative songwriting. Subsequently snapped up by the mighty Nuclear Blast Records, the band’s rise to prominence was swift and irresistible.
In 2008, guitarist Jonatan Ramm expanded the ranks, joining Nilsson, bassist Rikard Edlund and drummer Axel Sjöberg for the recording of second album Hisingen Blues. A critical smash that more than lived up to the hype, it established Graveyard as rock’n’roll heavyweights. A thunderous, soul-stirring live band, with subtlety and swagger in equal amounts, they spent the next decade keeping fans of loose-limbed and earthy rock music in a near-constant state of rapture. From the rootsy clatter of 2012’s Lights Out to the magical, muscular grooves of 2018’s Peace (taking in the sepia-tinted folk doom of 2015’s Innocence & Decadence along the way), Graveyard have made some of the most vital and vivid heavy rock of the 21st century. All eyes and ears are on their next move.
“I mean, it’s an obvious story!” laughs Joakim Nilsson. “We had plans to start recording or writing an album before the pandemic started, but then everything shut down. Maybe we shut down too, you know? We couldn’t make any money from playing anymore, so everybody started getting jobs and stuff like that, and everything took a lot longer than was expected. During the recording we had a Covid scare and we had to cancel things for a while, so it all took a long while, but mostly because we didn’t have time. We were working and taking care of family, whatever was needed most.”
Fast forward to 2023. Graveyard have completed their latest full-length recording and memories of gloomy lockdown are fast fading. This band has evolved yet again, both in terms of personnel and on a profound musical level. Simply titled 6, the band’s sixth studio record may be instantly recognisable as the work of Nilsson and his comrades, but this is a very different kind of Graveyard album. The second record to feature a line-up of Nilsson, Ramm, bassist Truls Mörck and drummer Oskar Bergenheim, it is slower, more soulful, more introspective and a little darker than its predecessors. The new songs reflect the fragile aftermath of a ruinous global sickness, drawing more inspiration than ever from the blues in the process. But despite its melancholy overtones, 6 still sparks and flashes with many moments of riff-driven euphoria. Ultimately, Graveyard are operating on instinct alone.
”We only make the music that feels right at the time, when we’re making it,” says Nilsson. “I mean, the main thing was we wanted to make a more guitar-driven album. Peace was maybe more bass and rhythm-driven, but now we’ve got more of the guitar stuff, so you can hear that there are two of us! [Laughs]. We try to make the albums as different as possible, but we always do that and people often don’t hear it! Maybe for once people will hear we’ve made something different from what we normally do.”
“Since Peace was a little harder and rowdier, it felt like a good time to have some breathing space,” says Jonatan Ramm. “You can’t always choose what to write. You just work it out and see what feels the best. As always we didn’t know what it would sound like, but we trust Don, as we always do when we record with him. He was also producing, so if he had anything that he wanted to change, we gave it a try and we worked from there. I think the songs are built up really nicely on this one.”
From the shimmering slow-flow of opener Godnatt onwards, 6 is easily identifiable as the most striking, original album of Graveyard’s story so far. A gently lysergic blend of desolate guitars, simmering Hammond and lithe, nimble bass and drums, the Swedes demonstrate a lightness of touch that they have only hinted at in the past. Whether it’s the rootsy strut of Twice, the garage rock sturm ‘n’ twang of I Follow You, or Sad Song’s bleary, barroom blues, 6 is a restless but riveting affair. Meanwhile, while Graveyard may have stepped outside of their comfort zone this time around, a renewed collaboration with a dear old friend has also had a huge impact on the new songs’ freshness and verve. Master of knobs and faders on the band’s early works, Swedish producer Don Ahlsterberg returned to capture 6 in all its gritty, groovy glory.
“We worked with Don on your first three albums, and he’s back now on the sixth,” Nilsson explains. “We had other producers on the fourth and fifth records, but I’m happy he’s back for this one. We started recording 6 in an old studio in Sweden called Silence. It’s a rural, foresty sort of studio in one of the darkest parts of a county in Sweden called Värmland. It’s a really nice place, but we didn’t have everything written yet, so we were only there for a week. We started recording guitars and drums for three or four songs. Then we decided to use Don’s own personal studio here in Gothenburg. It was the most convenient choice!”
After dabbling momentarily with digital technology on their last album, Peace, Graveyard have reverted to their original ethos on 6. Captured using analogue equipment only, the new songs have the kind of raw and sometimes primitive edge that simply can’t be faked. From the drifting swamp gospel of Breathe In, Breathe Out, to … 6 sounds as old as the hills, but as fresh as the daisies that grow on them.
“I just like the feeling that you need a really good take,” says Nilsson. “It all felt too easy on ^. I just sang a song three times and the engineer cut the best parts from all the takes together. With tape, it feels more substantial and real. It’s important that you hear that it’s hard to play this stuff sometimes! Especially with singing, you need to hear the effort it takes. If you want a perfect album with everything recorded perfectly, Graveyard is not the band for you! [Laughs] We love the mistakes. If the feeling is right, then the music’s good.”
While the music on 6 veers from languorous blues to kaleidoscopic psych, Jonatan Ramm’s lyrics paint a more monochrome, melancholy picture. Although shrouded in metaphor and poetic misdirection, songs like Sad Song and Bright Lights bring a more intimate and emotionally supercharged feel to Graveyard’s sound, whether at full blast or smothered in restraint. These are elegant, organic anti-hymns; tinged with sadness and troubled by loss, but bathed in the sonorous, soothing tones of hope.
“I think the lyrics have a lot to do with the whole pandemic period and all the change that happened for everyone,” Ramm explains. “We worked hard and often on this album, but there were a lot of bumps in the road. Everybody got sick. We have kids and other jobs, so we all needed to put food on the table. It was a strange time and I guess a lot of the songs ended up in a certain mood. Twice is about a few aspects of human interaction, like when you realize that people can change a lot and not always for the better. Breathe In, Breathe Out is a song about hanging in there, when life is a struggle. Rampant Fields is about making mistakes and realizing that this is a rollercoaster ride and we’re just passing through. It’s always hard to explain lyrics, but this album is more about the feeling of the time.”
Armed with their darkest but most accessible album yet, Graveyard have weathered a few years of isolation and frustration and come back braver, bolder and more bluesy than ever. Reinvigorated and surfing on waves of inspiration, they are ready to take their new songs out on the road, where the real magic happens and the rock really rolls. For fans of the truly authentic, 6 is mandatory, medicinal listening. Now watch this thing grow.
“All, we can do is hope that people enjoy what we do and we’ll take it from there!” Ramm laughs. “You can never be certain of anything, but maybe this record will be more appreciated by people that haven’t heard us before or people who think we’re harder than we are. Maybe they’ve heard the name and they think we play some other kind of music! Hopefully we’ll reach out to even more people and we’ll grow as a band. I think there’s a bright future, if we continue to travel and play live. It feels good to be done with this record. Now we see what happens next!”
“Before everything stopped for the pandemic, we were kind of fed up with everything, so we needed this break!” concludes Nilsson. “But we’ve been out a little bit already and it feels good! Now we love doing it again and playing music together is fun now. It’s good to be out touring, so I’m looking forward to it. The ambition is high and we want to tour as much as we can. Everywhere!”
The band’s first record in five years, “6,” is easily identifiable as the most striking, original album of Graveyard’s story so far. A gently lysergic blend of desolate guitars, simmering Hammond and lithe, nimble bass and drums, the Swedes demonstrate a lightness of touch that they have only hinted at in the past.
“Buffalo Rock City II” – Fun Love Songs Helping the Maria Love Fund (Hard Rock All-Stars Joins Western New York Talents on KISS Tribute Album)
“Buffalo Rock City II” is coming October 31, 2023 to digital media and CD (via Bandcamp at LINK) and at “brick and mortar” retail record stores. “BRC II” is the sequel to the first “Buffalo Rock City,” the best KISS tribute album ever made! Proceeds from the sales of “BRC II“are earmarked to the Maria Love Fund, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, providing immediate financial assistance to those in need.
Lifelong KISS fan and KISS THIS! founder/guitarist, John Jeffrey, has, once again, assembled a who’s who of artists, largely representing the Western New York music scene. Among the artists are original “Buffalo Rock City” alumni: Shawn Przybylak (drums), Gene Schmidt (guitar), Joe Teresi (guitar), Rock Rollain (bass) and Nat Peace (vocals). “II” features WNY “newcomers” to the studio project – Larry Kremer (drums), Kylie Velletta (vocals) & Debbie Knight (who made her first “BRC” appearance on 2022’s, “Buffalo Rock City ALIVE!“). The 2 headlining bands returning to “Buffalo Rock City II” album, are tribute band, KISS THIS! and DoDriver, an all-original act, handpicked by KISS and their manager Doc McGhee, to open for KISS on the Sonic Boom tour at Darien Lake on August 13, 2010.
Another WNY artist bassist Billy Sheehan spearheads the list of international rock artists contributing to the project. The album features John Corabi (vocals), Jeff Scott Soto (vocals), John Gioeli (vocals), Jean Beauvoir (vocals), Tommy Henriksen (vocals), Tommy Denander (guitar), Howie Simon (guitar), Rafael Moreira (guitar) Deen Castronovo (drums/vocals), Steve Blaze (guitar), Philip Shouse (bass), Dave Comer (vocals) & Mitch Weissman (vocals). These “celebrity guests” have toured and recorded with Ace Frehley, Alice Cooper, Warlock, Accept, David Lee Roth, Hardline, Talas, KillSET, Gene Simmons, Journey, Ozzy Osbourne, The Hollywood Vampires, Lillian Axe, Winger, Stryper, Tesla, Michael Jackson, Motley Crue, The Dead Daisies, The Ramones, The Plasmatics, Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Stanley, Soul Station and Beatlemania.
Mitch Weissman, who sang on “Buffalo Rock City,” returns with his co-write with Gene Simmons, “What You See Is What You Get.” Originally demoed by Weissman and Simmons for the 1987 Ron Nevison produced KISS album, “Crazy Nights,” the Mitch and BCR’s producer John cleared 30-year old cobwebs to complete this special song.
Making an additional note in “KISStory,” Jean Beauvoir plays a significant role, recording a brand new version of “Who Wants To Be Lonely,” which he originally contributed to KISS’ 1985 release, “Asylum.”
“Buffalo Rock City II” was mixed by C. Wood (Brian McKnight, Rascal Flatts, Alicia Keys, Leann Rimes, Lenny Kravitz, Justin Timberlake, Kenny G & Slash) and David Julian. Julian is an established producer and songwriter, who has written songs for Jack Russell (Great White) and Ace Frehley.
Keeping in tradition with the great KISS album covers, Kevin Conrad, the comic artist who penciled and inked the front cover of “Buffalo Rock City,” created a masterpiece once again– the front and back art for “II.” A life-long KISS fan, Kevin’s most known for ink all 31 issues of Todd McFarlane’s “KISS – Psycho Circus” comic book series. This new BCR II cover art depicts the KISS members that the musicians in KISS THIS! portray and personify. The cover is an homage to the iconic KISS “Love Gun” album artwork, featuring Buffalo’s Albright Knox Art Gallery as the centerpiece.
As the first album, “Buffalo Rock City” focused on topical/non-cock rock KISS songs, it was decided that “Buffalo Rock City II,” while serving a greater purpose, would focus exclusively on all the fun “love” themed songs in the catalog.
*Check out the first video for the album, “Calling Dr. Love,” filmed and directed by Joe Palumbo of Niagara River Pictures LLC)
Buffalo Rock City II tracks:
“I Stole Your Love ’89” (Johnny Gioeli & Howie Simon)
“Saint And Sinner” (DoDriver)
“Who Wants To Be Lonely” (Jean Beauvoir)
“Down On Your Knees” (John Corabi)
“Have Love Will Travel/Got Love For Sale'” (Dave Comer)
“Tomorrow and Tonight” (Dave Comer)
“Love For Sale” (Billy Sheehan & Jeff Scott Soto)
“Calling Dr. Love” (KISS THIS!)
“Makin’ Love” (KISS THIS!)
“Save Your Love” (Tommy Henriksen & Philip Shouse)
“Love Gun” (Deen Castronovo & Rafael Moreira)
“Shoot U Full Of Love” (Various artists)
“Exciter” (Dave Comer)
“You Love Me To Hate You” (Steve Blaze)
“I” (Dave Comer & Tommy Denander)
“Hell Or High Water” (Various artists)
“What You See Is What You Get” (Mitch Weissman)
The release is available for PRE-ORDER now!!!! All ordering information can be found at www.BuffaloRockCity.com and more details can also be found at their social media page: Buffalo Rock City – KISS Tribute Album (facebook.com/WNYTribute2KISS)
Former YES guitarist/songwriter Trevor Rabin has a new album out soon. Rabin, who was largely responsible for much of YES’ 1983 comeback album 90125, and the hits “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” , and 1987’s “Love Will Find A Way”. Rio features 10 tracks (LP), and a 2-disc version with 3 more. The first 2 singles can be heard below, and the album includes a wide variety of songs, guitar sounds, synths, and harmony arrangements . Lots of other good and interesting tracks here, prog, pop, rock… Favorites include the ballad “Oklahoma”, and the fast paced country flavored pop of “Goodbye”. I am not familiar with much of Rabin’s previous solo work, but I am quite certain that anyone that enjoyed the albums he made with YES (as I did) with dig this. Check out the 2 videos, as well as the links below.
Trevor Rabin, the South African guitarist, singer, multi-musician, writer and producer, releases ‘Rio’, his first solo album of vocal material in 34 years on October 6, via InsideOut Music.
Although he has carved a lengthy and diverse career, Johannesburg-born Rabin is best known for membership of the band Yes over a 12-year, four-album spell that began in 1983, his smash hit song ‘Owner Of A Lonely Heart’ of the same year topping America’s Billboard chart and inspiring the iconic prog-rock band to cross over into a far larger audience. Rabin was inducted to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with the band in 2017 and more recently teamed up with former Yes members Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman in the trio ARW.
EUROPE is back with a new single titled “Hold Your Head Up” (not the Argent song!). The band’s last release was 2017’s Walk The Earth. The video is out (see below) –
The video offers a glimpse into the brand-new documentary that the band have been busy filming with producer / director Craig Hooper (Deep Purple / Saxon) for Coolhead Productions simply entitled EUROPE – THE MOVIE. The film will tell the story of the band, from formation until present day, telling of their rise to success in the mid ‘80s, through hard times and heartache, to coming back in the millennium, and the current successes the band has achieved. This is set for release in early 2024.
“Hold Your Head Up” was recorded last month at the Atlantis Studios in Stockholm with producer Klas Åhlund (Ghost, Robyn), it is a punchy up-tempo rocker with reminiscent elements of early EUROPE. The song was mixed by Stefan Glaumann (Rammstein, Def Leppard) who also mixed EUROPE’S ‘SECRET SOCIETY’ album.
“‘Hold Your Head Up” is an up-tempo guitar driven rocker about pulling through in difficult times and the influence my father had on me to always do my best and persevere,” offers Joey Tempest. “It’s been six years since our last release ‘WALK THE EARTH’ recorded at Abbey Road, and we had a great time in the studio with producer Klas Åhlund. He really brought out a hungry, engaged band that’s ready to continue an amazing journey. We can’t wait to play this song on tour and incorporate it on our next album. We’re very proud of this track.”
EUROPE are currently undertaking a “Time Capsule” tour which includes 21 concerts across Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Norway, Sweden, France, The Netherlands, and the UK, including two nights at the famous London Palladium. These anniversary shows will consist of a career retrospective “evening with” performance featuring all the hits together with deep cuts and fan favorites from all of their 11 studio albums.
With a new album – Heaven Comes Down due out October 27, DOKKEN have released a 2nd single & video for the track “Gypsy”. It’s a very good song, which gets better each listen. Dokken’s new single has an interesting story behind it from singer/songwriter Don Dokken. Read the story when you check out the video below . The video was created by Natalia Jonderko Śmiechowicz, who’s also done recent videos for Elegant Weapons, Alcatrazz and Uriah Heep.
Robert Jon & The Wreck have an excellent new single out, with the upbeat rockin’ “Stone Cold Killer” . Check out the video directed & animated by Marco Pavone, or the single HERE
A teaser from their forthcoming album slated for release next year, “Stone Cold Killer” showcases the unique blend of rock, blues, and country that has garnered Robert Jon & The Wreck widespread acclaim. The single emerged organically from a rehearsal jam, and, as guitarist Henry James Schneekluth remarked, was recorded “without too much fuss and pretty minimal adjustments” at The Village Studios in Los Angeles with esteemed producer Kevin Shirley in April.
the California band is touring the US soon, see dates below:
US FALL TOUR 2023 11/16/23 – MONTEREY, CA – Golden State Theatre* 11/17/23 – EL CAJON, CA – The Magnolia* 11/18/23 – SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts* 11/19/23 – ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Isleta Resort & Casino* 11/25/23 – Boca Raton, FL – Funky Biscuit 11/26/23 – Jacksonville, FL – Underbelly 11/28/23 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Pour House 11/30/23 – Greenville, SC – The Radio Room 12/1/23 – Cornelius, NC – Boatyard 12/2/23 – Elkin, NC – The Reeves Theater & Cafe 12/3/23 – Richmond, VA – The Tin Pan 12/5/23 – Baltimore, MD – The 8×10 12/6/23 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille 12/7/23 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom 12/8/23 – Westland, MI – The Token Lounge 12/9/23 – Aurora, IL – The Venue 12/10/23 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry *SUPPORTING THE MAVERICKS
Former ARGENT member John Verity has penned his own story, titled This Rock ‘N’ Roll Won’t Last You Know! Well after 50 years in the music business, Verity played guitar, sang and wrote on Argent’s Circus and Counterpoints albums, and went on to form Phoenix, Verity, as well as release a number of solo albums, and just recently released – an album with. Del Bromham (Stray), titled Live at Last (which can ordered at http://www.johnverity.com)
From the late ’60s til 1970 British hard-rock/blues/prog band SPOOKY TOOTH released 4 albums before breaking up. In 1973 the band reformed, tho’ with changes in the line-up, notably with new guitarist Mick Jones. In about 18 months from the spring of ’73 until the fall of ’74, Spooky Tooth underwent more personnel changes while recording 3 albums. 1973’s You Broke My Heart, So I Busted Your Jawwas a strong album featuring favorites “Cotton Growing Man” & “Old As I was Born”. That album was followed later in the same year by Witness, which included standouts “Oceans Of Power”, “All Sewn Up”, and epic heavy closer “Pyramids”. By the time The Mirror was released in October of 1974, keyboardist/vocalist & songwriter Gary Wright was the only original member. Original singer Mike Harrison (RIP, 2018) had left after Witness, and was replaced by Mike Patto (ex Timebox, Patto). I gotta say I like all three of these albums, even if they are a very different band through personnel. The Mirror is the best of the 3. The line-up aside from Wright, Jones, and Patto, included Val Burke (bass) and Bryson Graham (drums). Wright & Jones would produce the album with the (by now) legendary Eddie Kramer.
Overall, The Mirror was a more mainstream progressive, hard-rock album, and it’s a wonder how they didn’t have any big radio hits off this one, or that The Mirror didn’t catch on more. Instead it marked the end of the band. But Spooky Tooth was a unique band, with 2 vocalists / keyboard players, and backing harmonies that gave the band a bit of a gospel/soul feel on occasion. The Mirror kids off with the prog-rocker “Fantasy Satisfied”, a great blend of guitar and Hammond organ, and probably my favorite Spooky Tooth song. I wonder if this ever got radio play!? And why it’s still not featured on FM classic rock radio. This record holds a lot of different songs, all worth checking out. Other favorites would be the title track, “I’m Alive”, “Hell Or High Water”, “Two Time Love”, and the ballad “Kyle”. Not a bad cut here. Gary Wright (RIP) would be credited on all but one track, as a writer, with Jones co-writing on 3, and Patto on 3, as well as contributing the funky-rock tune “The Hoofer” (used as a B-side at the time). There were a few different singles from this album (see below), from various countries, and there is also an excellent live recording from the band in Cleveland from this tour, which includes 3 tracks from The Mirror.
Unfortunately, The Mirror wasn’t a major hit LP for the band, the first of the reformed band’s 3 not to crack Billboard’s top 100, tho’ it did make it to #88 in Canada! The band split following a tour with Mick Jones soon joining Leslie West’s band, then forming Foreigner, Mike Patto (RIP 1979) formed Boxer – who released 3 albums, Gary Wright had huge hits with “The Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive” a few years later, Bryson Graham (RIP, 1993) went on to record with Alvin Lee and Jim Capaldi, among others; Val Burke went on to record with Stan Bronstein’(Living On the Avenue) and Willie & The Mighty Magnificents (Play That Funky Beat).
The Mirror came in a die-cut cover, with artwork & design by Ruby Mazur, who did numerous covers throughout the ’70s. If you don’t have this album, I highly recommend it as one of the ’70s greats and very overlooked.
“I felt at the time (Spooky Tooth)-as much as I liked the kind of music we were doing-that we were getting bogged down. We were getting a little over -involved and not quite direct enough or close enough to get the point across. And I suppose that I wanted to get the music across in a more direct way” (Mick Jones, Record World, 1980)
THE MIRROR – Spooky Tooth – Producers: Gary Wright, Mick Jones, Eddie Kramer – Island ILPS 9292 The raw power of Spooky Tooth emerges on the reformed group’s new LP as never before, with a scintillating flash and a bedrock underpinning that defy even Newton’s law of gravity. Impeccable harmonies, great hooks in the tracks, careful dynamics and precision arranging characterize this record, by far their best to date. The special synthesizer effects on “Hell Or High Water” are excellent, reminiscent of the Who at their best. We also dig “Fantasy Satisfier” and “Higher Circles.” (CashBox, 09-74)
SPOOKY TOOTH (lsland IS004) Hell Or High Water (3:32) (Ackee – WB, ASCAP – M. Patto – G. Wright) Spooky Tooth is in fine form on their latest release which exemplifies the Spooky Tooth style. Heavy tight instrumentation is complemented by very good vocal harmonies and a together record. The haunting disk is a sure shot and should be reckoned with come hell or high water. Flip: The Mirror (5:21) (Ackee – WB, ASCAP , (CashBox, 74-09-28)
SPOOKY TOOTH -The Mirror, Island, ILPS 9292. Another group with just one original member left, Gary Wright, Spooky Tooth, in their Island Record debut, bring home some solid rack vibrations. Album is packed with new material, and should receive a strong reception on the FM level. While instrumentals can get cluttered at times, the group’s overall energy and finesse carries through. Vocals by various members offer good diversity with quality. Best cuts: “Kyle” “Mirror.” “Hell Or High Water,” “Woman And Cold” and “Two Time Love” Dealers: One of the best packaging efforts this year, along with musical contents, rate strong display for this LP, (Billboard, 74-08-24)
Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett presents his brand new live audio/visual extravaganza, with the release of ‘Foxtrot at Fifty + Hackett Highlights: Live in Brighton’, out now!
Steve comments of the new live release: “Foxtrot was a milestone for Genesis, a breakthrough artistically. I’m as proud of it today as I was at it’s its inception. I’m thrilled now to bring that album back in its entirety on tour, and the live release has super quality performance, visuals and production. It’s a real feast… Enjoy!”
Filmed & recorded live on his 2022 UK tour, in the coastal city of Brighton, UK, this release documents Steve and his band celebrating the 50th anniversary of the much-loved Genesis album ‘Foxtrot’. Played in full, this album features fan favourites including ‘Watcher Of The Skies’ and ‘Supper’s Ready’. The show also features a set of Hackett solo material, including ‘The Devil’s Cathedral’ from his latest studio album ‘Surrender of Silence’, and the powerful ‘Ace of Wands’.
Mixed by Chris Lord-Alge & mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, the album is now available to order on Ltd 2CD+Blu-ray & Ltd 2CD+2DVD, both including bonus behind the scenes interviews, as well as 5.1 surround sound. A Ltd Deluxe 180g 4LP edition will also be available. Order here: https://stevehackett.lnk.to/FoxtrotAtFiftyHackettHighlights-LiveInBrighton
Track-listing:
1. Intro / Ace of Wands
2. The Devil’s Cathedral
3. Spectral Mornings
4. Every Day
5. A Tower Struck Down
6. Basic Instincts
7. Camino Royale
8. Shadow of the Hierophant
9. Watcher of the Skies
10. Time Table
11. Get ‘Em Out by Friday
12. Can Utility and the Coastliners
13. Horizons
14. Supper’s Ready
15. Firth of Fifth
16. Los Endos
Steve Hackett & band continue their busy touring schedule with further “Foxtrot At Fifty & Hackett Highlights” dates in North America beginning in October. For the full list of dates, head to: http://hackettsongs.com/tour.html
Steve Hackett is joined live by Roger King, Rob Townsend, Nad Sylvan, Craig Blundell & Jonas Reingold, as well as on occasion special guest Amanda Lehmann.
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