- Spectral Mornings
Infobox Album | Name = Spectral Mornings
Type =Album
Artist =Steve Hackett
Released = May 1979
Recorded = 1979 at Phonogram Studios, Hilversum, The Netherlands
Genre =Progressive rock
Length = 39:03
Label =Charisma Records Chrysalis Records (US)Caroline Records (US 1991)
Producer = John Acock & Steve Hackett
Reviews =
*Allmusic Rating|3.5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:7uzyxdgbjol7 link]
Last album = "Please Don't Touch " (1978)
This album = "Spectral Mornings" (1979)
Next album = "Defector" (1980)"Spectral Mornings" is the third release and the second post-Genesis album by
guitarist Steve Hackett . This is also the first recording to feature Hackett's first true touring band consisting of his brotherJohn Hackett on Flute, Guitar and bass pedals, long-time collaborator in keyboardistNick Magnus , bassist/vocalistDik Cadbury , drummerJohn Shearer and vocalistPeter Hicks . Lead vocals are provided by Hicks with harmonies by Hackett & Cadbury. Hackett himself sings lead on "The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man".In 2005, "Spectral Mornings" was
remaster ed and re-released by Hackett'sCamino Records label. The new edition features updatedliner notes and seven bonus tracks.Track listing
#Every Day – 6:14
#The Virgin and the Gypsy – 4:27
#The Red Flower of Tachai Blooms Everywhere – 2:05
#Clocks - The Angel of Mons – 4:17
#The Ballad of the Decomposing Man (featuring "The Office Party") – 3:49
#Lost Time in Cordoba – 4:03
#Tigermoth – 7:35
#Spectral Mornings – 6:33*2005 Remaster Bonus Tracks
#Everyday (Alternate Mix) – 7:08
#The Virgin and the Gypsy (Alternate Mix) – 4:29
#Tigermoth (Alternate Mix) – 3:19
#The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man (Alternate Mix) – 4:23
#Clocks (12" Single Version) – 3:37
#Live Acoustic Set – 5:40
#Tigermoth (Live Version) – 3:58
#The Caretaker – 1:41 (unlisted)"Note: "The Caretaker" was a hidden joke track that had appeared on some early CD copies of the album."
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