Let's Get Progressive: Steve Hackett

Fischman · 2023-04-09T14:30:07-04:00

Rounding out my diaries with the third of my great loves, I'm going to begin journaling my current prog experiences. Prog has a surprisingly varied array of subgenres; I have my favorites, but hope to cover some breadth along with a concentration in my core faves. Like the classical diary, I will follow no form or "progression" here, but rather just journal what I'm listening to at the moment. This will include everything from old faves I've heard a hundred times or more to first discoveries. It's gonna' be fun. There was so much prog I missed back in the day, having lived in a secluded rural area long before the internet, and great prog continues to be released through present times and shows no signs of slowing down despite its relative lack of mainstream popularity.

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Steve Hackett - The Tokyo Tapes

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Year: 1998
Score: 85
Style or Subgenre: Symphonic Prog
My Rank in Year as of this listen: 4th

Former Genesis guitaris put together an all star prog cast for this live 1998 show. The "supergroup" thing frequently disappoints, as do shows that have a set list from multiple artists rather than concentrating only on the work of the headliner.

But this show does not disappoint in any way. Everything, regardless of origin, is exceptionally well delivered. Of special note is Hackett's bringing John Wetton. The prog journeyman delivers both exceptional bass work and top notch vocals; he's especially good at singing the Genesis material. Conversely, and I mean no disrespect to Robert Fripp, Hackett nails King Crimson material. That said, Hackett remains at his very best on the Genesis and his solo songs.

Overall, nothing weak here, just varying levels of greatness.

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