Guitar Noir cover

Guitar Noir

Steve Hackett · 1993

75 min · 17 tracks · progressive rock

Mysterious and haunting melodies intertwine with intricate guitar work, creating an immersive sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive sonic landscape exploration
  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • mysterious melodies for late nights
  • dynamic journey with varied emotions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Guitar Noir' was released in 1993, Steve Hackett had already established himself as a solo artist following his departure from Genesis in the late 1970s. This album comes after a series of successful releases throughout the 1980s, showcasing his ongoing evolution as a musician and composer. 'Guitar Noir' reflects Hackett's deepening exploration of darker themes and atmospheric soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Camel· Mike Oldfield· Genesis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sierra Quemada 5:19
  • 2 Take These Pearls 4:14
  • 3 There Are Many Sides to the Night 7:23
  • 4 In the Heart of the City 4:34
  • 5 Dark as the Grave 4:38
  • 6 Lost in Your Eyes 4:56
  • 7 Little America 4:55
  • 8 Like an Arrow 2:51
  • 9 Theatre of Sleep 3:03
  • 10 Walking Away From Rainbows 3:10
  • 11 Paint Your Picture 2:57
  • 12 Vampyre With a Healthy Appetite 5:29
  • 13 Tristesse 4:01
  • 14 Sierra Quemada (demo) 4:30
  • 15 Take These Pearls (rough mix) 4:11
  • 16 In the Heart of the City (original version) 4:19
  • 17 Vampyre With a Healthy Appetite (demo) 4:41

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata