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Following the release of Pawn Hearts, bandleader Peter Hammill took time out to develop a solo career, choosing to focus his energy on darkly introspective works that seemed to be intended to examine the personal consequences of his life. When it came time for reuniting the members of Van Der Graaf, this change in direction had its effect on the band's post-1975 music. While the musical structures continued to be complex and dense, there seemed to be far less accent on the demonstration of musical skill than had formerly been the case. Indeed, the album opened with daring quietness, with David Jackson's flute echoing across the stereo space, joined by Hammill's voice as he whispered the opening lines. There was sturm und drang to come, but the music had been opened up and the lyrics had developed more focus, often abandoning metaphor in favor of statement. Godbluff was a bravura comeback -- only four cuts, but all were classics.
© Steven McDonald /TiVo
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David Jackson, Flute, Saxophone, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Pat Moran, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Hammill, Composer, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Van Der Graaf Generator, Producer, MainArtist - Guy Evans, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Banton, Bass Guitar, Organ, Piano, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2020 Virgin Records Limited
David Jackson, Composer, Flute, Saxophone, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Pat Moran, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Hammill, Composer, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Van Der Graaf Generator, Producer, MainArtist - Guy Evans, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Banton, Bass Guitar, Organ, Piano, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2020 Virgin Records Limited
David Jackson, Flute, Saxophone, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Pat Moran, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Hammill, Composer, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Van Der Graaf Generator, Producer, MainArtist - Guy Evans, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Banton, Bass Guitar, Organ, Piano, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2020 Virgin Records Limited
David Jackson, Flute, Saxophone, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Pat Moran, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Hammill, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Van Der Graaf Generator, Producer, MainArtist - Guy Evans, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Banton, Bass Guitar, Organ, Piano, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2020 Virgin Records Limited
David Jackson, Composer, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Hammill, Composer, Guitar, Piano, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Van Der Graaf Generator, MainArtist - Guy Evans, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Banton, Bass Guitar, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2015 BBC
David Jackson, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Hammill, Guitar, Piano, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Van Der Graaf Generator, MainArtist - Guy Evans, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Banton, Bass Guitar, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2015 BBC
DISC 2
David Jackson, Flute, Saxophone, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Pat Moran, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Hammill, Composer, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Van Der Graaf Generator, Producer, MainArtist - Guy Evans, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Banton, Bass Guitar, Organ, Piano, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2021 Virgin Records Limited
David Jackson, Composer, Flute, Saxophone, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Pat Moran, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Hammill, Composer, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Van Der Graaf Generator, Producer, MainArtist - Guy Evans, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Banton, Bass Guitar, Organ, Piano, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2021 Virgin Records Limited
David Jackson, Flute, Saxophone, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Pat Moran, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Hammill, Composer, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Van Der Graaf Generator, Producer, MainArtist - Guy Evans, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Banton, Bass Guitar, Organ, Piano, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2021 Virgin Records Limited
David Jackson, Flute, Saxophone, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Pat Moran, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Hammill, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Van Der Graaf Generator, Producer, MainArtist - Guy Evans, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Banton, Bass Guitar, Organ, Piano, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2021 Virgin Records Limited
David Jackson, Flute, Saxophone, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Hammill, Composer, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Van Der Graaf Generator, Producer, MainArtist - Guy Evans, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Banton, Organ, Piano, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nic Potter, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2021 Virgin Records Limited
David Jackson, Flute, Saxophone, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Hammill, Composer, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Van Der Graaf Generator, Producer, MainArtist - Guy Evans, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Banton, Organ, Piano, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nic Potter, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2021 Virgin Records Limited
David Jackson, Flute, Saxophone, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Hammill, Composer, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Van Der Graaf Generator, Producer, MainArtist - Guy Evans, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Banton, Organ, Piano, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nic Potter, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2021 Virgin Records Limited
Album review
Following the release of Pawn Hearts, bandleader Peter Hammill took time out to develop a solo career, choosing to focus his energy on darkly introspective works that seemed to be intended to examine the personal consequences of his life. When it came time for reuniting the members of Van Der Graaf, this change in direction had its effect on the band's post-1975 music. While the musical structures continued to be complex and dense, there seemed to be far less accent on the demonstration of musical skill than had formerly been the case. Indeed, the album opened with daring quietness, with David Jackson's flute echoing across the stereo space, joined by Hammill's voice as he whispered the opening lines. There was sturm und drang to come, but the music had been opened up and the lyrics had developed more focus, often abandoning metaphor in favor of statement. Godbluff was a bravura comeback -- only four cuts, but all were classics.
© Steven McDonald /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 02:07:25
- Main artists: Van Der Graaf Generator
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
© 2021 Virgin Records Limited ℗ 2021 Virgin Records Limited
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