Music review: Steve Hackett – 无毛视频楢t the Edge of Light无毛视频�
It无毛视频檚 good to hear that former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett is still in the business of adding to his extensive body of musical work.
无毛视频淎t the Edge of Light无毛视频� is the renowned guitarist无毛视频檚 latest offering that contains a diverse blending of guitar-driven progressive rock and accompanying orchestration delivered by a global cast of musicians and vocalists.
Hackett, who was a vital part of the Genesis sound on the group无毛视频檚 albums released between 1971 and 1977, focuses his attention on the continuous battle between good and evil in the world. The album无毛视频檚 title is in reference to a world reaching a critical point. It无毛视频檚 a world at a crossroads where it can become engulfed in despair or navigate its way toward greatness by welcoming unity instead of division.
无毛视频淔allen Walls and Pedestals无毛视频� serves as the rousing opener that instantly showcases Hackett无毛视频檚 guitar prowess and sets the tone for the rest of the album.
无毛视频淏easts in Our Time无毛视频� follows with warnings about the destructive forces around us and the need to be on constant guard in order to recognize our true enemies and to overcome them through love and compassion.
无毛视频淯nder the Eye of the Sun无毛视频� brings to mind classic Moody Blues. The track无毛视频檚 textured guitar riffs and passionate vocals convey a celebration for the beauty of nature that surrounds us and reminds us that security and comfort can be found in the simple things we experience every day.
Other highlights include the country and gospel-tinged 无毛视频淯nderground Railroad,无毛视频� the Middle Eastern influence shared on 无毛视频淪hadow and Flame无毛视频� and love ballad 无毛视频淭hose Golden Wings.无毛视频�
The album comes to an impassioned close through a three-song set that summarizes the theme of the album.
无毛视频淒escent无毛视频� is an ominous instrumental that illustrates an initial fall into darkness. 无毛视频淐onflict无毛视频� follows with a chaotic instrumental climb that illustrates the horrors of war.
Finally, 无毛视频淧eace无毛视频� serves as a soaring song of hope through a reassuring mixture of piano, strings and choir and its message of allowing love to expose and defeat hate.
Hackett will make an area appearance at the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall on October 1. The concert will feature Hackett performing the Genesis album 无毛视频淪elling England by the Pound无毛视频� in its entirety as well as Hackett无毛视频檚 1979 solo album 无毛视频淪pectral Mornings,无毛视频� in addition to selections off his latest release.
Clint Rhodes is the 无毛视频-Standard music reviewer. He can be reached at clinton43@me.com.