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Defector (album)

Defector
Defector album cover.jpg
Studio album by Steve Hackett
Released June 1980
Recorded Spring 1980 at Wessex Sound Studios, London
Genre Progressive rock
Length 36:52
Label Charisma (original release)
Virgin (1989 UK reissue)
Producer John Acock, Steve Hackett
Steve Hackett chronology
Spectral Mornings
(1979)
Defector
(1980)
Cured
(1981)
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Allmusic 2.5/5 stars

Defector is the fourth solo album from former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. It was released in 1980 on the Charisma label.

In 2005, Defector was remastered and re-released on Virgin Records. The new edition features updated liner notes and five bonus tracks.

All songs written by Steve Hackett, except where indicated.

2005 Remaster Bonus Tracks

"Time To Get Out" and "The Toast" are sung by Pete, Dik & Steve together. "Leaving" and "The Show" are sung by Pete with the others adding harmonies. "Sentimental Institution" and the bonus track "Hercules Unchained" are sung by Pete alone. This is the only Steve Hackett album with vocals on which none of the lead vocals are by Hackett himself.


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