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Somehow this combination made sense: a revised band (with Nic Potter returning on bass and the addition of Graham Smith, formerly of String Driven Thing, on violin) with a shortened name, and an album that was named twice, with different cover art for each name. What also made sense was the focus on shorter songs and a change of musical attitude. While Hammill could never entirely shake off his approach to songwriting, he was able to modify it somewhat. Working with the new band, he was able to generate considerably more energy than on World Record. "Lizard Play" and "Cat's Eye/Yellow Fever (Running)" are wonderfully gymnastic songwriting exercises, yet remain engaging by dint of their forcefulness. Written and performed at the top of Hammill's game, this album is a delight.
© Steven McDonald /TiVo
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Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Van Der Graaf Generator, MainArtist - Guy Evans, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Nic Potter, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer - Van Der Graaf Generator, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer - Van Der Graaf Generator, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer - Van Der Graaf Generator, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer - Van Der Graaf Generator, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Van Der Graaf Generator, MainArtist - Christopher Smith, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer - Van Der Graaf Generator, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer - Van Der Graaf Generator, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer - Van Der Graaf Generator, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer - Van Der Graaf Generator, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2000 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer - Van Der Graaf Generator, MainArtist - Guy Evans, Producer
(C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer - Van Der Graaf Generator, MainArtist
(C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2005 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Album review
Somehow this combination made sense: a revised band (with Nic Potter returning on bass and the addition of Graham Smith, formerly of String Driven Thing, on violin) with a shortened name, and an album that was named twice, with different cover art for each name. What also made sense was the focus on shorter songs and a change of musical attitude. While Hammill could never entirely shake off his approach to songwriting, he was able to modify it somewhat. Working with the new band, he was able to generate considerably more energy than on World Record. "Lizard Play" and "Cat's Eye/Yellow Fever (Running)" are wonderfully gymnastic songwriting exercises, yet remain engaging by dint of their forcefulness. Written and performed at the top of Hammill's game, this album is a delight.
© Steven McDonald /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:54:02
- Main artists: Van Der Graaf Generator
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Virgin Catalogue
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 2005 Virgin Records Limited ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
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