Saturday, January 30, 2010

Review: Steve Hackett - Out of the Tunnel's Mouth

Out of the Tunnel’s Mouth, the most recent solo release from ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, is a prime example of something being “worth the wait.” An album that had to be put on hold due to some legal troubles, fans eagerly awaited Mr. Hackett’s return to progressive music since 2006’s Wild Orchids. And while Tunnel’s Mouth isn’t usually regarded as his best work to date, it still manages to hold its own.
 
The album opens, pretty slowly, with “Fire on the Moon.” The interesting thing about this track is the absolutely contrasting changes it makes. While it starts off, much like a lullaby, with bells, very light, clean guitar, and soft vocals, it breaks into a much more intense chorus section, and eventually by the end, the two sounds are blended to create something rather chilling.

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