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The essence of progressive music is characterized perfectly on Voyage of the Acolyte, Steve Hackett's first solo album. The former Genesis guitarist uses his instrumental mastery to conjure up musical images of sorcerers, magic, and old English castles with the primary use of keyboards and electric guitar. Phil Collins on drums and vibraphone and Mike Rutherford on bass and fuzz 12-string contribute their talents to the churning synthesizers that accompany each passage. The basic instrumental elements of progressive rock are heard loud and clear throughout the album, including Mellotron, harmonium, flute, and bells, and none with a minor role to play. Collins, Hackett, and Sally Oldfield all donate their voices to a few of the songs here, adding a nice touch to the heavy insertion of electronics. Glimpses of oboe and cello can be detected underneath some pleasurable guitar work in "The Lovers and "Hands of the Priestess Part 1." Traces of Yes can be found all the way through the album, but especially on the 11:45 grand finale "Shadow of the Hierophant" that combines all the instruments in a colorful bombardment of musical fury. A true progressive masterpiece, Voyage of the Acolyte is an album firmly stationed in the upper echelon of prog rock. ~ Mike DeGagne
Recorded June-July 1975.
Additional Tracks
Personnel: Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins, Phil Ehart, Richie Havens, Steve Walsh.
Personnel: Steve Hackett (vocals, guitar, Mellotron, harmonium, bells, autoharp); Phil Collins (vocals, drums, vibraphone, percussion); Nigel Warren-Green (cello); John Hackett (flute, ARP synthesizer, bells); Robin Miller (oboe, cor anglais); John Acock (Mellotron, harmonium, piano); Mike Rutherford (bass, bass pedals).
Additional personnel: Sally Oldfield (vocals); Percy Jones, John Gustafson (bass).
Voyage Of The Acolyte Music | List Price | $9.93 (You save $1.14) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Pop, Progressive | | Label | Virgin | | Orig Year | 1975 | | All Time Sales Rank |  4933  | | CD Universe Part number | 6937664 | | Catalog number | 37242 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Oct 11, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Steve Hackett; John Acock | | Engineer | John Acock | | Personnel | Steve Walsh
Phil Ehart
Mike Rutherford - bass, bass pedals
Steve Hackett - vocals, guitar, Mellotron, harmonium, bells, autoharp
Richie Havens
Robin Miller - oboe, cor anglais
John Hackett - flute, ARP synthesizer, bells
John Acock - Mellotron, harmonium, piano
Nigel Warren-Green - cello
Nigel Warren-Green - cello
Also: John Gustafson, Sally Oldfield, Percy Jones, Phil Collins | | Additional Info | Bonus Tracks; Remastered; United Kingdom |
Steve Hackett Voyage Of The Acolyte Songs Voyage Of The Acolyte Music Voyage Of The Acolyte Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)  Superb!!!
Steve's first album is definitely one of his very best. Mostly dark, melancholic, and "mystical" moods/motifs, balanced with aggressive, up bright, and even pastoral passages at times; this music is a magnificent example of the great British progressive/symphonic rock movement that emerged in the late 60's and throughly developed during the 70's. Strongly recommended!
Submitted by Robert (Miami, FL) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 5 of 5 found this helpful. Wow!!!
I knew Mr. Hackett was with Genesis when I purchased my first Genesis album Wind and Wuthering. I was familiar with Tony Banks solo efforts and even Mike Rutherfords but didn't have a clue that Steve had these solo efforts. I guess I lost track of him after he departed Genesis. This cd is remarkable. I think "Shadow of the Hierophant" has to be one of the best symphonic progressive rock cuts I've ever heard. I rate it right up there with King Crimson's Court of the Crimson King. Not a total loss that I missed out though because I got to purchase the digitally remastered bonus track copy which sounds breathtakingly beautiful. Thanks to CD Universe for stocking these priceless imports and having them readily available to customers at a fair price!
Submitted by mheinen3 (Oklahoma City, OK, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 3 of 3 found this helpful.  Hacketts best?
The first Steve Hackett album, and maybe the best. Some wonderful tracks one this album like Shadow of the Hierophant , with Sally Oldfield.
Submitted by joedega2 (norway)
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A long-time favorite, updated
After many years of carefully playing an aging vinyl LP copy of "Voyage", I even converted a playback of it to CD audio on my mac. But the remastered release is a welcome update, kicking in two live bonus tracks.
A potential concern was the remastering, but it does not appear to have aggressively changed the overall mix quality of the original. So enjoy clear sonics on this re-edition of Hackett & Co.'s mystic interplay of lyrics, guitars, percussion, and flute.
Submitted by rwidebrook (Menlo Park CA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 3 of 3 found this helpful. Proof that Steve Hackett had a large say in Genesis
Before Genesis became a big disgrace, they were once a great prog band.
Submitted by Genesis (rocks, CA)
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