Released 20 years ago
Wild Orchids
Steve Hackett · 2006
72 min · 17 tracks · progressive rock
A rich tapestry of melodic guitar, intricate arrangements, and reflective lyrics that evoke both nostalgia and wonder.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- reflective moments for deep thinking
- nostalgic soundscapes inviting exploration
- rich melodies for immersive listening
- for contemplative afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek uniform energy throughout
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Wild Orchids' is Steve Hackett's first studio album in nearly a decade, following the largely instrumental 'To Watch the Storms' from 2003. This album showcases Hackett's continued evolution as a solo artist, blending progressive rock with more lyrical and thematic depth, marking a significant phase in his career as he explored personal storytelling through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Camel· Mike Oldfield· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Transylvanian Express 3:44
- 2 Waters of the Wild 5:34
- 3 Set Your Compass 3:37
- 4 Down Street 7:33
- 5 A Girl Called Linda 4:44
- 6 Blue Child 4:24
- 7 To a Close 4:48
- 8 Ego and Id 4:08
- 9 Man in the Long Black Coat 5:07
- 10 Cedars of Lebanon 4:01
- 11 Wolfwork 4:49
- 12 Why 0:47
- 13 She Moves in Memories 5:00
- 14 The Fundamentals of Brainwashing 3:00
- 15 Howl 4:30
- 16 A Dark Night in Toytown 3:42
- 17 Until the Last Butterfly 2:28
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