SPECTRAL MORNINGS

Yadu and others are right: this is a great album; IMO this is Hackett's best solo album. Even though he put out Don't Touch on the heels of his exit from Genesis, it is with this album that he establishes the sound and direction that Genesis was unwilling to let him explore; hence, his departure. While a bit pop-ish, "Every Day" is a great cut showing off some of Hackett's signature guitar work. Also on side A (if you still have vinyl), "Red Flower" is a wonderful indication of how expert Hackett is on the Japanese lute. "Clocks" is similarly a cryptic, amazing instrumental featuring Hackett's genius of guitar and musical artistry. Side B starts with "Lost in Cordoba," one of Hackett's best acoustic numbers. "Tigermoth" is eerie and surreal in its presentation, making for an interesting listen. The last track, the title cut, is one of Hackett's best electric guitar instrumentals, in which he proves that it takes more than chops to be great in (prog) rock; it takes emotion and soul too.