First of all I am a huge Steve Hackett fan since the late Genesis. Luckily I got to see him play in Genesis, and many times during his solo career. He does not disappoint.
But has anyone sensed a `sameness' to his latest solo albums as well as his live shows? I still love them, but wish he would take a few more unexpected paths/changes.
To me, his past few solo albums has an almost too over-produced, and too many guest sameness to them. Any track to fit on any album.
My wish would be for him to simplify things, and make the Steve Hackett band play. Simplify the tunes, bring in more power. I like Nad, but would love to hear Simon Collins join as a band-mate. More raw, less orchestral.
In fact, if he still plans to tour with the Genesis stuff, I would love to see Steve mix up the Genesis/Hackett- material perhaps with a rarities tour. Harold the Barrel, All in a Mouse's Night, Ballad of the Decomposing Man, Racing in A, Group Therapy, etc. In fact it would be amazing to see Simon on vocals, as well as drums, creating that Chester/Phil vibes during the late 70's. Simon's short guest appearance during Supper's Ready a few years ago was magical! Perhaps even the current lineup, playing an album like Defector it it's entirety? I know classic Genesis live is his cash-cow, but...
Having said this, even if he does a similar tour next year, I'm there, but I would like to see something different. Of course this is my opinion, and I could be wrong. What do you progheads and Hackett fans think? Cheers.
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