DARKTOWN

Steve Hackett

Eclectic Prog

3.78 | 360 ratings

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Rune2000
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After a shaky period during the '80s and first half of the '90s Steve finally delivered an album I was waiting for!

Darktown shows a much darker side of Steve Hackett's sound that doesn't sound like any of the playful records of the '70s nor the acoustic material that he was releasing prior to this album. The album starts off with an unexpected funky instrumental called Omega Metallicus which really kicks off the album in the right direction. The rest of the material sounds a bit more familiar but with grand enhancements like the use of strings and funky rhythmic sections.

There is definitely not much I can complain about here. The music is completely revitalized through this completely unexpected approach and I especially enjoy the album's concluding track titled In Memoriam that probably features some of Hackett's best work to date. Simply a must have album for fans of Steve Hackett and an excellent addition to any prog rock collection.

It's great to have you back Mr. Hackett!

***** star songs: Omega Metallicus (3:48) Days Of Long Ago (3:23) In Memoriam (7:59)

**** star songs: Darktown (4:59) Man Overboard (4:17) The Golden Age Of Steam (4:09) Twice Around The Sun (7:15) Rise Again (4:26) Jane Austen's Door (6:13) Darktown Riot (3:10)

*** star songs: Dreaming With Open Eyes (6:54)

Total rating: 4,15

Rune2000 | 4/5 | 2009-12-9

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