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Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings (1979) [Vinyl Rip 16/44 & mp3-320 + DVD] Re-up

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Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings (1979) [Vinyl Rip 16/44 & mp3-320 + DVD] Re-up

Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings (1979)
Vinyl Rip 16/44 | Flac(Image + Cue) > 237 Mb
MP3 CBR 320Kbps > 92 Mb | Artwork(jpg) > 21 Mb
DVD-5: NTSC 4:3 (720x480) VBR | LPCM, 2 ch, 24 bit, 96 kHz > 1.37 Gb
1983 | Chrysalis, PV 41223 | Progressive Rock

To his credit, Steve Hackett learned from the mistakes made on Please Don't Touch, and delivered a much-improved mix of songs and instrumentals on 1975's Spectral Mornings. With a workable backing band that includes John Shearer, Nick Magnus, and former Decameron bassist Dik Cadbury, the ex-Genesis guitarist exploits his strengths: progressive instrumentals that skip between heaven and hell, pastoral pop songs, and a healthy dose of English humor. Vocalist Peter Hicks takes the lead on a few tracks, and as the honey-fied "The Virgin and the Gypsy" makes clear, his voice is much better suited to the material than Richie Havens. Hackett's lone vocal cameo, "The Ballad of the Decomposing Man," is a Pythonesque treat. The guitar work is typically top-notch, equally effective in acoustic sections that feature John Hackett's flute and in tempestuous arrangements where Steve's trademark electric guitar pierces through the chaos. The guitarist also extends his range to the Cantonese koto (presumably a variation on the Japanese koto) for the delicate instrumental "The Red Flower of Tachai Blooms Everywhere"; in typically mischievous fashion, it lulls the listener into a false sense of relaxation for the sonic onslaught of "Clocks – The Angel of Mons." For many, Voyage of the Acolyte is the definitive Hackett record, but Spectral Mornings is more indicative of his range as a solo artist. The music is true to progressive rock in sound if not in scope, a trait which endears Hackett to Genesis fans who found that band's subsequent commercialization distasteful.

by Dave Connolly, allmusic
Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings (1979):

Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings (1979) [Vinyl Rip 16/44 & mp3-320 + DVD] Re-up

Tracklist:

Side 1

A1 - Every Day - 6:09
Vocals - Dik, Pete, Steve
A2 - The Virgin And The Gypsy - 4:28
Harmony Vocals - Dik, Steve / Lead Vocals - Pete
A3 - The Red Flower Of Tachai Blooms Everywhere - 2:05
A4 - Clocks - The Angel Of Mons - 4:14
A5 - The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man (Featuring "The Office Party") - 3:46
Vocals - Steve

Side 2

B1 - Lost Time In Córdoba - 4:05
B2 - Tigermoth - 7:30
Harmony Vocals - Dik / Lead Vocals, Harmony Vocals - Pete
B3 - Spectral Mornings - 6:30

foobar2000 1.4 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2018-09-04 20:49:50

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Analyzed: Steve Hackett / Spectral Mornings
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR13 -0.46 dB -16.00 dB 6:12 01-Every Day
DR11 -4.17 dB -18.82 dB 4:31 02-The Virgin And The Gypsy
DR13 -4.22 dB -21.37 dB 2:08 03-The Red Flower Of Tachai Blooms Everywhere
DR14 -1.60 dB -17.67 dB 4:14 04-Clocks - The Angel Of Mons
DR13 -3.20 dB -19.18 dB 3:48 05-The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man (Featuring ''The Office Party'')
DR12 -3.54 dB -20.36 dB 4:09 06-Lost Time In Cordoba
DR13 -2.21 dB -19.75 dB 7:30 07-Tigermoth
DR12 -0.91 dB -15.94 dB 6:36 08-Spectral Mornings
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Number of tracks: 8
Official DR value: DR13

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Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 16
Bitrate: 824 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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Original ripper: ?
Original format: 24/96
Vinyl Condition: Ex
Cleaning:
Direct Drive Turntable: Linn LP12
Cartridge: van den Hul - The DDT II Special
Amplifier: Accuphase C11
ADC: Propellerhead Balance
Postprocessing: ?

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