Before leaving Genesis, Steve did this solo album. It features Phil
Collins and Mike Rutherford and is quite good. It is a very progressive
rock album with bits of the classical element. Definately some of
his best work. Now remastered with bonus tracks
Steve Hackett-Please Don't Touch
1978
Steve's first solo project after
leaving Genesis. The title track is probably the best song. Quite
a powerful instrumental. Guest artists on this album include Steve
Walsh and Phil Ehart (Kansas)
and Richie Havens. The album is quite experimental in style. Many
different moods.Now remastered with bonus tracks
Steve Hackett-Spectral Mornings 1979
This is a beautiful album. It is
filled with emotion and wonderful guitar work. There are some
great experimental tunes as well as some rockers. What else can
I say, I love this one. Now remastered with bonus tracks
Steve Hackett-Defector 1980
This is a slightly darker album but
I love this one too. It features the magnificent Hammer in the
Sand which is a slow melodic mostly piano and strings track. This
album is very experimental but also being in line with the beginning
of the 80's has mostly short tracks.Now remastered with bonus tracks
Steve Hackett-Cured
This is where Steve first decided
he would do all of the singing and abandon his band. This album
has a few good tracks, including THE AIR CONDITIONED NIGHTMARE.
However it seemed as if Steve had lost his way. Perhaps INFECTED
would have been a better name. If you are a die hard fan it
is worth it for the good tracks.