The Tokyo Tapes cover

The Tokyo Tapes

Steve Hackett · 1999

110 min · 19 tracks · progressive rock

A vibrant blend of progressive rock classics reimagined with emotive guitar work and immersive arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • immersive arrangements for deep focus
  • wave-like pacing with reflective moments
  • vibrant reimagining of classics

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, punchy tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'The Tokyo Tapes' captures Steve Hackett's return to the live stage after years of solo exploration. This album showcases his reinterpretations of iconic Genesis tracks alongside his own compositions, marking a significant moment where he revisited his roots while expanding his artistic palette.
Stylistic neighbors
Camel· Mike Oldfield· Genesis

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Watcher of the Skies 8:58
  • 2 Riding the Colossus 3:32
  • 3 Firth of Fifth 9:33
  • 4 Battlelines 6:42
  • 5 Camino Royale 9:05
  • 6 The Court of the Crimson King 7:39
  • 7 Horizons 1:53
  • 8 Walking Away From Rainbows 3:46
  • 9 Heat of the Moment 4:01
  • 10 In That Quiet Earth 4:01
  • 11 Vampyre With a Healthy Appetite 7:23
  • 12 I Talk to the Wind 5:37

Disc 2

  • 1 Shadow of the Hierophant 7:17
  • 2 Los Endos 6:54
  • 3 Black Light 2:29
  • 4 The Steppes 6:45
  • 5 I Know What I Like 5:53
  • 6 Firewall 4:41
  • 7 The Dealer 4:21

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata