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Points: 71 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 03 2012 at 09:56
Originally posted by twosteves twosteves wrote:

As a huge Hackett fan--I'm surprised at much it sounds like a Hackett album----and also how Squire's voice is rather low in the mix. The album has many Hackett people involved.

They're  immediately recognizable as having been written by Hackett, no doubt. It sounds quite a lot like his last two solo records (though if I understand the story correctly, it was written and recorded before either), though every now and then we heard some gurgling Squire playing and the odd backing vocal. As much as I do enjoy those records and Steve's voice, I do hope that Chris gets some time to shine!
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The above post sounds excellent.
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Points: 124 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2012 at 23:27
Regardless of the brew ha ha over this pairing.
Based on the audio preview clips provided in a previous post here, I think it sounds like a quality Lp  oops, I mean release !
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Points: 94 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 22 2012 at 06:51
New interview with Steve Hackett for Cherry Red TV prior to Squackett release

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SVjF4GGVNg


and link to digital single of Sea of Smiles.


http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/sea-of-smiles-single/id525257386
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What I really want to know is why Chris had to give up his ire but Steve only his h?...
Squickett?


Edited by Slartibartfast - May 22 2012 at 11:25
Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Originally posted by colorofmoney91 colorofmoney91 wrote:

I was thinking Steve Hackett and Squarepusher when I saw the title, which would be seriously ridiculous and probably wonderful.


I thought this exactly.
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Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

What I really want to know is why Chris had to give up his ire but Steve only his h?...
Squickett?

It was a huge negotiation involving a dozen lawyers.
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Points: 374 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 28 2012 at 19:37
After listening to both songs I agree that it just sounded like Hackett's most recent solo efforts, but strangely I thought it sounded a little more electric guitar oriented than those. I hope there's a little more Chris material, according to that very long interview esotericarts posted Steve took lead on some and Chris on others so hopefully there should be more places where Chris can shine on the whole album.
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Points: 6744 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 02 2012 at 19:26
Squire and Hackett visit the Ministry of Silly Hats! 



Here's the source of this hilarity:  http://www.hackettsongs.com/blog/steve87.html
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Points: 10377 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 03 2012 at 07:27
Originally posted by twosteves twosteves wrote:

Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

What I really want to know is why Chris had to give up his ire but Steve only his h?...
Squickett?

It was a huge negotiation involving a dozen lawyers.

no, the explanation is a lot more simple and was  given in an interview with the two:

Regarding the name, combining Squire and Hackett for Squackett. Were other names tossed around?

Squire: Not really. The only way that name really came about was because during the course of doing the project, we would often spent all day in the studio and then go somewhere to have dinner in London in the evening. My wife got fed up with [the question] “Who’s the reservation in the name of?” And she used to say “Squackett.” That’s really where the name came from. And it kind of stuck.


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Originally posted by BaldJean BaldJean wrote:

Originally posted by twosteves twosteves wrote:

Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

What I really want to know is why Chris had to give up his ire but Steve only his h?...
Squickett?

It was a huge negotiation involving a dozen lawyers.

no, the explanation is a lot more simple and was  given in an interview with the two:

Regarding the name, combining Squire and Hackett for Squackett. Were other names tossed around?

Squire: Not really. The only way that name really came about was because during the course of doing the project, we would often spent all day in the studio and then go somewhere to have dinner in London in the evening. My wife got fed up with [the question] “Who’s the reservation in the name of?” And she used to say “Squackett.” That’s really where the name came from. And it kind of stuck.



twosteves was joking.
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Points: 4070 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 03 2012 at 08:16
^^^^Yes I was---note to self--always insert LOL---after one of my jokes.
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Points: 10377 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 03 2012 at 08:42
I was totally aware he was joking. I just wanted to show where the name came from


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Points: 4119 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 19 2012 at 16:18
http://www.squackett.com/  


ewww eerr looky here . 
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