In October 1975, Hackett released his first solo album, "Voyage of the Acolyte". Its original title was "Premonitions", but management at Charisma disliked it and suggested "Voyage of the Acolyte", to which Hackett agreed. The album features Collins and Rutherford on drums and bass, respectively, and reached No. 26 in the UK and was certified silver. Hackett enjoyed the freedom he had when writing and recording his own album, but was informed by Rutherford and Banks that he could not continue his solo career while in Genesis. Part of one of the album tracks, "Shadow of the Hierophant", was rehearsed by Genesis during the writing and recording of "Foxtrot". Upon its release Hackett resumed working in Genesis.