Out Of The Tunnel's Mouth [Import]

Steve Hackett | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 29, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: 101 DISTRIBUTION
• ASIN: B002YP4EPG
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #507,010 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Fire On the Moon

2. Nomads

3. Emerald And Ash

4. Tubehead

5. Sleepers

6. Ghost In The Glass

7. Still Waters

8. Last Train To Istanbul

Editorial Reviews

2010 release from the Genesis guitarist, an artist still at the very top of his game. Supported by some of the best musicians on the planet, Steve s unique guitar work remains the fulcrum on which this challenging and exhilarating show is balanced. Special edition in a digipak with a six song bonus CD & deluxe extended booklet. 14 tracks. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a great album from Steve's living room, December 30, 2009

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Jeff Weselinski (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Out Of The Tunnel's Mouth (Audio CD)

Technology is wonderful these days. You can do anything, including recording at your own house. Steve actually recorded this album in his living room with the help of his keyboard player Rodger King.The guest stars are Chris Squire, Anthony Phillips and more. Steve's writing is outstanding on this one. The lyrics have a more personal approach than previous albums. The music speaks itself. From the music box beginning, to an anthem chorus and guitar solo of Fire on the Moon; to a flamingo spanish jam session Nomads. This song is where Steve should do more of. His spanish guitar playing is outstanding!! The song Tubeheads is ana all out jam session. The song also features a very talented Chris Squire hammering away like a jack hammer.The rest of the album is very good, even Anthony Phillips twelve string guitar makes an appearence on Emerald and Ash. Even though there is nothing new, this is still vintage Steve Hackett. The song Sleepers is different than most of his recordings. Trade mark rythem and mood changes throughout the song make this one a stand out. The last three are not bad either. Steve has been on a mideastern swing The song The Last Train to Istanbul with its violin and the ever intersting drums will keep the train rolling. All in all , I highly recommend this album.From the die hard to the new fan or the guitar enthusiast.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid performances, writing, and production, January 6, 2010

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Matt B (Arapahoe, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Out Of The Tunnel's Mouth (Audio CD)

Steve is a man known for his many diverse styles. On any given album you're likely to hear a mix of classical, blues, jazz, and rock. Steve has taken a slight departure from his 'eclectic' format here, giving us an album that manages to be both diverse and consistent. Many of the songs here take a similar songwriting direction, such as Sleepers and Emerald and Ash. He still ventures out a bit into flamenco and middle-eastern sounds, even some folk/blues (don't be ashamed to love Still Waters. It's quite brilliant). His goal seems to be to write rock songs with extended and varied instrumental sections that are more reminiscent of classical music. In this area, he succeeds admirably. He gives just the right amount of space for the instruments and the vocals and never dwells too much on the same theme. I think he's created a true work of art unsurpassed by most of his previous solo albums.

While it may be true that he's not breaking much new ground musically, he's still created a totally original masterpiece utilizing fresh songwriting formulas and new sonic soundscapes. In other words Steve is still Steve, there's no changing that; however after dozens of albums he still sounds fresh and original. I think I'll be listening to this one for years to come.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PURE ART, January 11, 2010

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Joseph V. (Paso Robles) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Out Of The Tunnel's Mouth (Audio CD)

Give it a go. Incredible engineering, masterful guitar work with beautiful "prog-soundscapes" from every musician. Each song will grow more and more on you which is guaranteed to fester into your psyche. Very heartfelt lyrics Steve - been a long time fan of ALL the repertoire, and I can honestly say that whether what song is played to my ears (great, good, or so so) each track completes the other.