When it comes to ridiculously named supergroups, have nothing on Squackett. But then you’d expect nothing less of a joint venture from those two grand wizards of prog rock, Chris Squire and Steve Hackett. This isn’t the first time the pair have joined forces – former Genesis guitarist Hackett played on Squire’s tongue-twistingly titled 2007 solo album , and the linchpin Yes bassist has returned the favour twice.
But Squackett’s debut, , is the first album they’ve recorded as an equal partnership. Surprisingly, given past endeavours, it sees them dialling down the musicianly excess. “We recorded in my living room, and the dining room table became the mixing console,” says Hackett.
“It’s an allotment of an album, rather than a Grand Versailles.” Of course, with more than 80 years of experience as musicians between them, they’ve earned the right to do whatever the hell they want to. Here, then, is the world according to Squackett.
.. “Most groups are run by a very gifted control freak who lets everyone else just about get a look in – if they’re lucky.
But with Chris and I, there was no fight to the death. This was no battle of the giants.” Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! “We both know how to subtly cajole the other into going the extra mile.
And with Squackett, we don’t have somebody that’s trying to prove himself as a lead singer. Between the two of us, we make up a lead.