Defector was the fourth released by Steve Hackett, again on the back of success from the 1979 Spectral Mornings tours Steve used his touring band to record with.
Tracks
- The Steppes
- Time To Get Out
- Slogans
- Leaving
- Two Vamps As Guests
- Jacuzzi
- Hammer In The Sand
- The Toast
- The Show
- Sentimental Institution
- Hercules Unchained
- Sentimental Institution (Live at The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane)
- The Steppes (Live at the Reading Festival)
- Slogans (Live at the Reading Festival)
- Clocks – The Angel Of Mons (Live at the Reading Festival)
Credits
Steve Hackett – Electric guitar, Acoustic guitar, Rolang GR 500, Vocals, Optigan
Pete Hicks – Lead Vocals
Dik Cadbury – Bass, Vocals
Nick Magnus – Keyboards
John Hackett – Concert and Alto Flute
John Shearer – Drums and Percussion
Production
Produced by John Acock and Steve Hackett
Recorded at Wessex Studios
Remastered by Ben Fenner in 2005
Artwork
Original LP sleeve design by Kim Poor (Enamels)
Released
Originally 21st June 1980 Charisma (CDS4018) Vinyl 7 weeks in the UK album chart highest position number 9.
Remaster released 19th September 2005 (CDSCDR4018) CD
Remaster released 19th September 2005 (CDSCDR4018)
