Prelude to Summer

The Waiting Room Online - issue 70

An exquisitely crafted album - a delight to the ears from start to finish...
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Sheffield Telegraph

Ideal for listening on languid summer days or dreaming of them as Arctic winds blow in...
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Checking Out of London

Record Collector - issue 309

Beautiful new album from Steve's slightly lesser-known brother...
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Classic Rock Society

Here is John Hackett the progressive rocker and this is one that will please many...
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World of Genesis Online

All in all, an solid first rock effort. I certainly hope it is not the last.
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Jam Magazine, Italy

John Hackett shows a remarkable taste, the songs’ melodic figures are always perfect, ...
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The Waiting Room Online - issue 53

This is a damn fine effort and one which will bring a great deal of pleasure to existing fans and new ones too and let's hope it isn't the last rock opus from John - on this showing I don't think it will be - superb stuff all round!...
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Hairless Heart Herald

This is a pleasant album from John, both musically and lyric wise, and a very early contender for album of the year!...
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Progressive Ears - 21st Century Progressive Rock

I have to say that this is a very strong piece of work, full of lovely instrumental moments, good solid songwriting...
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Velvet Afternoon

Daily Mail

well played and realistically recorded ...
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The Hairless Heart Herald

If you like the flute then this is a great example of styles and sounds it can produce.
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The Waiting Room Online
issue 49"A wonderful showcase of the man's talent, both as a showcase and a performer."
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Classic Rock Society

Unhurried timeless beauty ... wonderful to relax to."