OUT OF THE TUNNEL'S MOUTH

I am not a big fan of Genesis, and I am not a big fan of Steve Hackett solo works. During his long solo releases collection I heard a few moments only I could really enjoy. But from other hand, I agree Steve is very professional musician, and very experienced one.

This album is quite good his work, is as usual you're not searching on real progressive rock there. Eclectic mix of Spanish guitar, nostalgic ballads, heavier, but ordinary pieces, mellow songs, etc. Happily this time everything is prepared with more or less prog arrangements, so I believe this album could attract many lovers of melodic sentimental pop-rock with tasty orchestration.

Listener will hardly find there even a gram of new sound, but I believe such albums have a different targets. There are many of elder fans who are happy to remember their young times, Genesis on the top of their career, and when drinking good wine on the terrace in the late summer evening just listen to one of their hero's fresh release. Pleasant and comfortable. And even still slightly progressive.

I believe this album is really good release for such public though...

My rating is 2,5,rounded to 3.