Darktown
Steve Hackett · 1999
56 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock
An eclectic fusion of progressive rock with jazz and world influences, layered with intricate guitar work and atmospheric storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- wave-like pacing and flow
- intricate guitar work exploration
- atmospheric storytelling immersion
- reflective moments of nostalgia
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, fast-paced tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'Darktown' marked Steve Hackett's return to a more experimental sound after a period of exploration in various musical styles. This album came after his 1996 release 'The Tokyo Tapes', showcasing his artistic evolution as he navigated both solo projects and collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Camel· Mike Oldfield· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Omega Metallicus 3:48
- 2 Darktown 4:59
- 3 Man Overboard 4:17
- 4 The Golden Age of Steam 4:09
- 5 Days of Long Ago 3:23
- 6 Dreaming With Open Eyes 6:54
- 7 Twice Around the Sun 7:15
- 8 Rise Again 4:26
- 9 Jane Austen’s Door 6:13
- 10 Darktown Riot 3:10
- 11 In Memoriam 7:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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