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Track Listings

1	Every Day
2	The Virgin And The Gypsy
3	The Red Flower Of Tachai Blooms Everywhere
4	Clocks-The Angel Of Mons
5	The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man (Featuring...)
6	Lost Time In Cordoba
7	Tigermoth
8	Spectral Mornings

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 4.94 x 0.45 inches; 2.83 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Blue Plate Caroline
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 27, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Blue Plate Caroline
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000000I0P
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Japan
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Robert J. Spearing

Beautiful album by a Genesis alum.

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023

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Hackett was an original member of Genesis. He has a number of solo albums that sadly have disappeared into obscurity. His work is beautiful if not odd and lonely. Great musician.

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Transfigured Knight

One Of Hackett’s Best!

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2017

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“Spectral Mornings” is Steve Hackett’s third album. Some reviewer here (doesn’t matter who) said “Spectral” was Hackett’s second album. No, that would be “Please Don’t Touch.” While some listeners have less than flattering things to say about this third album, I have to say that it may very well be his ‘masterpiece’ if I dare throw around such a word. “Voyage of the Acolyte” and “Please Don’t Touch” both are incredible in their individual ways, but “Spectral” feels like Hackett has finally solidified his own style and the overall feel of the album feels cohesive. Honestly, there’s not a bad piece here, although some people may find “The Ballad of the Decomposing Man” objectionable, but I find it quite humorous and feel that it does fit in with the overall strangeness of the album. There are some absolutely gorgeous pieces here like “The Virgin and the Gypsy,” “The Red Flower of Tachai Blooms Everywhere,” and “Lost Time in Cordoba.” There are some, quite frankly, rocking pieces, too, like “Every Day,” “Clocks - The Angel of Mons,” and “Tigermoth." For me, Hackett wouldn’t regain this kind of magic again until much later in his career --- starting with 1993’s “Guitar Noir,” which, for me, really does find him inspired again and up to writing memorable music. “Spectral Mornings” represents everything that is great about Hackett’s music and the varying styles are what make this a special album, but I do highly recommend his first four albums (“Voyage of the Acolyte,” “Please Don’t Touch,” “Spectral Mornings,” and “Defector”). If you’re a fan of Hackett’s playing in Genesis and want to explore what he’s been up to since leaving Genesis, then “Spectral Mornings” is the best place to start.

Tracklisting:

1. Every Day (6:15)
2. The Virgin And The Gypsy (4:28)
3. The Red Flower Of Tachai Blooms Everywhere (2:06)
4. Clocks - The Angel Of Mons (4:17)
5. The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man (Featuring 'The Office Party’) (3:48)
6. Lost Time In Cordoba (4:03)
7. Tigermoth (7:35)
8. Spectral Mornings (6:33)

Personnel:

Steve Hackett – acoustic and electric guitars, Roland guitar synthesizer, lead vocals on "The Ballad of the Decomposing Man", harmony/backing vocals on "Every Day" and "The Virgin and the Gypsy," koto on "The Red Flowers of Tachai Blooms Everywhere", harmonica
John Hackett – flute, bamboo flute, Taurus Moog bass pedals
Dik Cadbury – bass, Taurus Moog bass pedals, harmony/backing vocals on "Every Day," "The Virgin and the Gypsy," and “Tigermoth"
Suzanne Ciani - Modular synthesizer
Peter Hicks – vocals on "Every Day," "The Virgin and the Gypsy," and “Tigermoth"
Nick Magnus – keyboards, Vox String Thing, Novatron, Clavichord, clavinet, Fender Rhodes electric piano, Mini Moog, Roland string synthesizer
John Shearer – drums, percussion

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Transfigured Knight

One Of Hackett’s Best!

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2017

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“Spectral Mornings” is Steve Hackett’s third album. Some reviewer here (doesn’t matter who) said “Spectral” was Hackett’s second album. No, that would be “Please Don’t Touch.” While some listeners have less than flattering things to say about this third album, I have to say that it may very well be his ‘masterpiece’ if I dare throw around such a word. “Voyage of the Acolyte” and “Please Don’t Touch” both are incredible in their individual ways, but “Spectral” feels like Hackett has finally solidified his own style and the overall feel of the album feels cohesive. Honestly, there’s not a bad piece here, although some people may find “The Ballad of the Decomposing Man” objectionable, but I find it quite humorous and feel that it does fit in with the overall strangeness of the album. There are some absolutely gorgeous pieces here like “The Virgin and the Gypsy,” “The Red Flower of Tachai Blooms Everywhere,” and “Lost Time in Cordoba.” There are some, quite frankly, rocking pieces, too, like “Every Day,” “Clocks - The Angel of Mons,” and “Tigermoth." For me, Hackett wouldn’t regain this kind of magic again until much later in his career --- starting with 1993’s “Guitar Noir,” which, for me, really does find him inspired again and up to writing memorable music. “Spectral Mornings” represents everything that is great about Hackett’s music and the varying styles are what make this a special album, but I do highly recommend his first four albums (“Voyage of the Acolyte,” “Please Don’t Touch,” “Spectral Mornings,” and “Defector”). If you’re a fan of Hackett’s playing in Genesis and want to explore what he’s been up to since leaving Genesis, then “Spectral Mornings” is the best place to start.

Tracklisting:

1. Every Day (6:15)
2. The Virgin And The Gypsy (4:28)
3. The Red Flower Of Tachai Blooms Everywhere (2:06)
4. Clocks - The Angel Of Mons (4:17)
5. The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man (Featuring 'The Office Party’) (3:48)
6. Lost Time In Cordoba (4:03)
7. Tigermoth (7:35)
8. Spectral Mornings (6:33)

Personnel:

Steve Hackett – acoustic and electric guitars, Roland guitar synthesizer, lead vocals on "The Ballad of the Decomposing Man", harmony/backing vocals on "Every Day" and "The Virgin and the Gypsy," koto on "The Red Flowers of Tachai Blooms Everywhere", harmonica
John Hackett – flute, bamboo flute, Taurus Moog bass pedals
Dik Cadbury – bass, Taurus Moog bass pedals, harmony/backing vocals on "Every Day," "The Virgin and the Gypsy," and “Tigermoth"
Suzanne Ciani - Modular synthesizer
Peter Hicks – vocals on "Every Day," "The Virgin and the Gypsy," and “Tigermoth"
Nick Magnus – keyboards, Vox String Thing, Novatron, Clavichord, clavinet, Fender Rhodes electric piano, Mini Moog, Roland string synthesizer
John Shearer – drums, percussions

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Manuel Hernández Orta

Gran cd

Reviewed in Mexico on April 25, 2023

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Es un clásico y como me aburren los vinilos, tenerlo en CD, es excelente. 👍

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A classic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2021

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Love this album. Steve Hackett's finest solo album fresh from his departure from Genesis. The first two tracks 'Everyday' and 'The Virgin and The Gypsy' are fantastic introductions to the album. The Remastered CD has bonus tracks with alternative versions of tracks found elsewhere on the album and a great live Medley - an acoustic track which incorporates amongst other snippets the intro to one of my favourite ever Genesis songs 'Blood On The Rooftops'. A really well presented CD with great booklet and remastering.

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José Henrique

Steve Hackett - "Spectral Mornings"

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2019

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This is the third solo album by Steve Hackett and was released in 1979. It is among his best albums. The title track is spectacular and beautifully ends the album in its original version. The release of three discs is for fans, because it was an exaggeration, although I did not do it. I'm sorry.There's a lot of repetition with different versions and a bit of bonus. Ok! Note 9.0.

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Robert Rocks

Superb

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2013

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An album that needs no hype - this is Steve Hackett at his creative peak. 'Every Day' is still a classic electric guitar work-out, 'Clocks' is a thunderous work of brilliance and the title track is a gorgeous instrumental. Throw in the hilarious 'The Ballad of The Decomposing Man' and you have an album which is far superior to the stuff his former 'employers' at Genesis were knocking out! Probably the best album Steve produced and definitely worth adding to your collection.

Heather Campbell

A must for any Steve Hackett fan & a great listen for anyone else

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2019

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I bought Spectral Mornings years ago when it was first released - just full of great melodies and solos and it's really great to see Mr Hackett continuing with his inventiveness. Something like 20 solo albums he's produced now?
Thoroughly recommended.

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