On 8th December vinyl editions of guitarist Steve Hackett’s 2003 album To Watch The Storms and 2006’s Wild Orchids, both mastered specially for the format, will be released via InsideOutMusic as gatefold 180g 2LPs black and coloured editions.
“I’m delighted to announce the release of both To Watch The Storms and Wild Orchids on vinyl for the first time! I’ve always been proud of these albums and it feels great to give them another lease of life,” said Hackett.
To Watch The Storms was Hackett’s 16th studio album, and features his live band at the time, including Roger King, Gary O’Toole, Rob Townsend & Terry Gregory. It also featured his brother John Hackett, and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald.
Wild Orchids was his 18th studio album, and also featured King, O’Toole, Townsend & John Hackett, as well as The Underworld Orchestra who added string and brass flourishes to the sound. The record also includes a cover of Bob Dylan’s ‘Man In The Long Black Coat’, and a rerecorded version of ‘Air Conditioned Nightmare’, originally released on his 1981 album Cured.
Steve Hackett and his band continue their busy touring schedule with a 16-date recently announced Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights and Solo UK Tour in October 2024, they are currently touring in North America. For the full list of dates click here.
The vinyl albums can be pre-ordered here.
