Ace Of Wands/Hands Of The Priestess Part 1/A Tower Struck Down/ Hands Of The Priestess Part 2/The Hermit/ Star Of Sirius/The Lovers/Shadow Of The Hierophant
Voyage Of The Acolyte was the solo debut album from the Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. Kept in the shadows by Peter Gabriel, this release provided evidence that there was more to the group than the now departed front man. (US:191 UK:26)
“Anyone who is a fan of the Genesis mid to late '70s material would like this one as well. A definite Genesis album in everything but name, though missing some of the versatility that comes from having multiple songwriters.”
“It's a really concerted effort to show what he could do on his own independent of Genesis. While it has many of the hallmarks of the Genesis sound it also shows him broadening out in ways that he probably wasn't able to as part of the group. Unfortunately, it also lacks something that Genesis had; he indulges a bit too much in a pseudo-classical sound at times which I find rather tedious.”
“Recorded by Steve Hackett with some Genesis pals in tow whilst the band were deliberating over their post-Gabriel direction, Voyage Of The Acolyte is a brilliant showcase for Steve's skills - both as a guitar player and as a songwriter. I don't think it's a classic from beginning to end but it is packed with great music, from the super-complex Ace Of Wands to the magnificent outro to Shadow Of The Hierophant.”
“This is rightly considered one of the masterpieces of progressive rock. It has the whole spectrum of the genre - great, unpredictable arrangements, esoteric lyrics, manic instrumental sections, astoundingly beautiful moments and the drama of classical-like build-ups. In order to perform prog rock, you had to possess the skills to pull off a wide range of musical moods.”
“The greatest Genesis album that Genesis never did. This is almost a Genesis album under the Steve Hackett name. Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins both play major parts in this production but the star of the show is Hackett's fluid and virtuosic guitar. The album's tracks are named after, or with reference to, the Major Trumps of the Tarot card deck, so in that respect it's also a concept album, something Genesis fans are quite familiar with."
"A striking debut from guitarist Steve Hackett, who at the time was a somewhat disgruntled member of Genesis looking to record all of his unused tunes.”
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