SQUACKETT:
Posted by: Steve2701 on 26 March 2012
Took me a second or two for that to sink in as well I admit.
This is a copy of an email I have just got back to from CD Services in Dundee (no doubt plenty of other on line retailers will also have it available)
SQUACKETT: SQUACKETT (CD+DVDA of 2012 Album / Ltd Hardback Cover - Stock # T1500945)
Normally CDDV £22.99 - Ltd New Release Only Offer CDDV £19.99
SQUACKETT: SQUACKETT (Std Single CD of 2012 Album - Stock # T1500944)
Normally CD £13.99 - Ltd New Release Only Offer CD £11.99
SQUACKETT: SQUACKETT (Limited Vinyl LP of 2012 Album - Stock # T1500956) LP £17.99
SQUACKETT, the collaborative project between two legends of Progressive Rock: Chris Squire and Steve Hackett have today announced details of a brand new album.
With progressive rock (in its many forms) now seemingly more popular than ever, collaboration from members of two of the godfathers of the genre is hugely exciting. Chris Squire has appeared on every YES album and is widely regarded as one of the most influential bass guitarists of all time.
Now an established solo artist, Steve Hackett first came to prominence as the guitarist with GENESIS. He was in the band from 1970 to 1977 and played on six studio albums and three 'live' albums before leaving to concentrate on his solo career.
The two met when Chris Squire was working on a solo album and needed some guitar parts. Chris was put in touch with Steve and through these sessions the idea for SQUACKETT was born.
Over four years in the making, the 'Squackett' album is very much more than the sum of its parts.
"It was very much about a bunch of pals swapping notes and anecdotes," says Hackett. "I would say if people are looking for uncountable time signatures, in the main that's not what this album holds. I think the songs are more simple and direct." "It has a flavour to it that is reminiscent of a few things from different artists," says Squire. "There is some clever prog rock stuff in there, some jazzy bits, but there are parts that have vocal harmonies like Crosby, Stills & Nash"
Track List - Disc 1 - CD [Std Album & CD1 of Ltd 2 Disc Set]:
01. A Life Within A Day
02. Tall Ships
03. Divided Self
04. Aliens
05. Sea Of Smiles
06. Summer Backwards
07. Storm Chaser
08. Can't Stop The Rain
09. Perfect Love Song
Track List - Disc 2 [5.1 Surround Sound DVD-A - Ltd 2 Disc Set Only]:
01. A Life Within A Day
02. Tall Ships
03. Divided Self
04. Aliens
05. Sea Of Smiles
06. Summer Backwards
07. Storm Chaser
08. Can't Stop The Rain
09. Perfect Love Song
Track List - Side 1 [Vinyl LP]:
01. A Life Within A Day
02. Tall Ships
03. Divided Self
04. Aliens
Track List - Side 2 [Vinyl LP]:
01. Sea Of Smiles
02. Summer Backwards
03. Storm Chaser
04. Can't Stop The Rain
05. Perfect Love Song
Well I've just ordered them all..
Cheers.