Squackett-A Life Within A Day (2012)

At this point, we're hardly going to discover who Steve Hackett and Chris Squire are: two of the greatest musicians in progressive rock worldwide. Hackett, a guitarist and fundamental figure in Genesis' golden era with Peter Gabriel at the helm, and Squire, a founder and co-leader alongside Jon Anderson of the iconic Yes. In 2012, both musicians spearheaded the Squackett project to release a single album titled "A Life Within A Day". On this album, the guitarist and bassist enlisted other musicians such as Roger King, Jeremy Stacey, Dick Driver, and Amanda Lehmann, resulting in an excellent work that, in many passages, captures the progressive essence of Yes and the melodic rock of GTR and Asia. Here, Hackett showcases his immense personality in his riffs and guitar solos, while Squire's incisive work is ever-present in every track. Likewise, the rich vocal harmonies shine, as demonstrated in the melodic "Sea Of Smiles" and "Can't Stop The Rain". On the other hand, the progressive vein can be found in "Last Train to Istanbul", "Tall Ships", "Aliens" or "Stormchaser".