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Topic: Squackett (Squire & Hackett) to release new album
Posted By: esotericarts
Subject: Squackett (Squire & Hackett) to release new album
Date Posted: December 21 2011 at 08:54

 

PRESS RELEASE…PRESS RELEASE…PRESS RELEASE…

 

SQUACKETT

 

Cherry Red Records and their imprint Esoteric Recordings are extremely pleased to announce the signing of the collaborative project between two legends of Progressive Rock, Chris Squire and Steve Hackett’s SQUACKETT.

The album has a scheduled global release date of May 8th 2012.

 

Further details of this very special release will follow in early January 2012.

All of us at Esoteric Recordings would like to thank everyone who has supported the label throughout 2011 and we look forward to a new year of exciting catalogue and frontline releases.

 




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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: December 21 2011 at 12:11
Great news, but what's the betting that Squire has it postponed until May 2013 for some reason?

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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: December 21 2011 at 12:27
I was thinking Steve Hackett and Squarepusher when I saw the title, which would be seriously ridiculous and probably wonderful.

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Posted By: RoyFairbank
Date Posted: December 21 2011 at 18:10
I don't like Hackett's last two releases. They feature all the worst tendencies of his music, none of the feeling or urgency of his early work (and too much damn layering of vocals). The latest Yes album is serviceable, but Squire is associated with some drek outside Yes recently. Overall I am not expecting much out of the partnership.

Hey, if its anything like Spectral Morning or Fish Out Of Water, I'll eat my words.


Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: December 22 2011 at 16:31
Thumbs Up

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Posted By: TheGazzardian
Date Posted: December 22 2011 at 16:40
I'll listen to it.


Posted By: twosteves
Date Posted: December 22 2011 at 20:58
they say half is  influenced by CSN----and is mellow--- the other half more rocking---


Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: December 22 2011 at 22:13
Isn't it great these two legends can sit down in a room, put out an album together and not really give a rats ass if anyone likes it or not. Go for itExclamation

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Posted By: Progfan1958
Date Posted: December 23 2011 at 06:05
One way or another this is going to be an interesting project, so I'm looking forward to hearing it ?  Maybe Squire can put togther a project with Lemmy next ?  Sqemmy !!

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Posted By: cannon
Date Posted: December 23 2011 at 19:06
Chris Squire and Steve Hackett have joined forces and call themselves Squakett. Album to be released next year.
 
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/yes-and-genesis-members-form-new-band/" rel="nofollow - http://ultimateclassicrock.com/yes-and-genesis-members-form-new-band/


Posted By: Progosopher
Date Posted: December 23 2011 at 19:30
Something to definitely look forward to in the new year.  I can hardly wait.  Love the name.  LOL

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Posted By: JD
Date Posted: December 23 2011 at 19:38
Oh God please let it be better than Hackett / Howe!!!

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Posted By: Rune2000
Date Posted: December 24 2011 at 05:51
Haven't the idea of this project been around for years?

Anyway, it's good that a release date is finally set. Not sure if I'm really looking forward to the collaboration but I might just take those words back come May.

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Posted By: twosteves
Date Posted: December 24 2011 at 08:04
Originally posted by Rune2000 Rune2000 wrote:

Haven't the idea of this project been around for years?

Anyway, it's good that a release date is finally set. Not sure if I'm really looking forward to the collaboration but I might just take those words back come May.

Been around and recorded years ago---delayed in true Squire fashion--(BTW-he says it's the best thing he's ever done and his parts were going to be his 2nd solo album)  And then Yes album came around then they took several months looking for a record deal. Anyway--it seems the two are friends and like each other (unlike Howe and Hackett who did not) I'll get the record but I don't have any great hope it will be great.


Posted By: RoyFairbank
Date Posted: December 24 2011 at 11:53
Originally posted by JD JD wrote:

Oh God please let it be better than Hackett / Howe!!!


I love that album! They took it off Rhapsody though Cry


Posted By: dennismoore
Date Posted: February 07 2012 at 15:09
Originally posted by RoyFairbank RoyFairbank wrote:

I don't like Hackett's last two releases. They feature all the worst tendencies of his music, none of the feeling or urgency of his early work (and too much damn layering of vocals). The latest Yes album is serviceable, but Squire is associated with some drek outside Yes recently. Overall I am not expecting much out of the partnership.

Hey, if its anything like Spectral Morning or Fish Out Of Water, I'll eat my words.
Hi RoyFairbank,
 
I recall Squire mentioned he was doing a CD with SH back in 2007...  I, like you hope it is more like Spectral Morning or Fish Out Of Water.  Chis' SwissChoir Christmas was very oldschool and quite good.  Here's to hoping!
 
Cheers,


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Posted By: esotericarts
Date Posted: May 03 2012 at 05:37

http://www.progrockmag.com/news/squackett-preview-exclusive-album-tracks/" rel="nofollow - http://www.progrockmag.com/news/squackett-preview-exclusive-album-tracks/


http://www.progrockmag.com/news/squackett-preview-exclusive-album-tracks/" rel="nofollow - Hi guys


http://www.progrockmag.com/news/squackett-preview-exclusive-album-tracks/" rel="nofollow - Clips as per the link above


http://www.progrockmag.com/news/squackett-preview-exclusive-album-tracks/" rel="nofollow - Many Thanks


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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: May 03 2012 at 07:02
Originally posted by esotericarts esotericarts wrote:

http://www.progrockmag.com/news/squackett-preview-exclusive-album-tracks/" rel="nofollow - http://www.progrockmag.com/news/squackett-preview-exclusive-album-tracks/


http://www.progrockmag.com/news/squackett-preview-exclusive-album-tracks/" rel="nofollow - Hi guys


http://www.progrockmag.com/news/squackett-preview-exclusive-album-tracks/" rel="nofollow - Clips as per the link above


http://www.progrockmag.com/news/squackett-preview-exclusive-album-tracks/" rel="nofollow - Many Thanks


http://www.progrockmag.com/news/squackett-preview-exclusive-album-tracks/" rel="nofollow -


Thanks for the heads up!  Sounds promising, better than "Conspiracy."  I'd like to see Squire succeed in a project outside of Yes, better late than never. 


Posted By: twosteves
Date Posted: May 03 2012 at 08:26
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.


Posted By: Kotro
Date Posted: May 03 2012 at 08:51
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.

My thoughts exactly - but this is based on 3 minutes worth of samples. 


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Posted By: DomValela
Date 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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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: May 03 2012 at 16:24
The above post sounds excellent.

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Posted By: sturoc
Date 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 !


Posted By: esotericarts
Date 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" rel="nofollow - 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" rel="nofollow - http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/sea-of-smiles-single/id525257386




Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: May 22 2012 at 11:21
What I really want to know is why Chris had to give up his ire but Steve only his h?...
Squickett?


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Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: May 22 2012 at 11:24


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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Posted By: twosteves
Date Posted: May 22 2012 at 15:44
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.


Posted By: Master of Time
Date 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.


Posted By: cstack3
Date 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" rel="nofollow - http://www.hackettsongs.com/blog/steve87.html


Posted By: BaldJean
Date 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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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: June 03 2012 at 07:36
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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Posted By: twosteves
Date Posted: June 03 2012 at 08:16
^^^^Yes I was---note to self--always insert LOL---after one of my jokes.


Posted By: BaldJean
Date 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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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: June 03 2012 at 09:05
^Bully for you.

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Posted By: Hawkwise
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 16:18
http://www.squackett.com/" rel="nofollow - http://www.squackett.com/  


ewww eerr looky here . 


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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 16:22
What of it?Confused

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Posted By: Evolver
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 17:01
Is that a band?

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