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As the title suggests, Calm After the Storm is a companion volume to the simultaneously released Storm Before the Calm compilation. But whereas that set highlighted the fiery operatics for which the (predominantly) 1970s-era Hammill was best regarded, this package takes the opposite tack, and isolates the gentle ballads that have always been a major part of his persona. The 18 tracks here include such undisputed staples as "(On Tuesdays She Used to Do) Yoga" (from Over -- an album that could itself have been included almost wholly on this set) and the sweetly maudlin "Wilhemina," and there's even room for some of alter ego Rikki Nadir's efforts, in the shape of both "Shingle Song" and "Been Alone So Long." Indeed, if there is any problem here, it's that not all of Hammill's ballads can truly be ranked among his best recordings -- both "Birds" and "Not for Keith" were certainly the lowest points on their respective albums (Fool's Mate and pH7), and their presence here would surely distort the expectations of those investigating Hammill's catalog with this as their starting point. Nevertheless, Calm After the Storm has to rate among the most intelligent compilations in the man's voluminous catalog, and if you take it with its sibling volume, the world of Peter Hammill will open wide for you.
© Dave Thompson /TiVo
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Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, Performer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1979 Virgin Records Limited
Robert Fripp, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Robin Cable, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Hammill, Composer, MainArtist - John Anthony, Producer - Guy Evans, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Banton, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Nic Potter, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1971 Virgin Records Limited
David Jackson, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - Hugh Banton, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1984 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1977 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1975 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, MainArtist - John Anthony, Producer
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1973 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, Performer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1981 Virgin Records Limited
Pat Moran, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, Engineer, Performer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1974 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1974 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Producer, MainArtist - Christopher Smith, Composer
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1975 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1981 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1977 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Hammill, Composer, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 1993 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1993 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Album review
As the title suggests, Calm After the Storm is a companion volume to the simultaneously released Storm Before the Calm compilation. But whereas that set highlighted the fiery operatics for which the (predominantly) 1970s-era Hammill was best regarded, this package takes the opposite tack, and isolates the gentle ballads that have always been a major part of his persona. The 18 tracks here include such undisputed staples as "(On Tuesdays She Used to Do) Yoga" (from Over -- an album that could itself have been included almost wholly on this set) and the sweetly maudlin "Wilhemina," and there's even room for some of alter ego Rikki Nadir's efforts, in the shape of both "Shingle Song" and "Been Alone So Long." Indeed, if there is any problem here, it's that not all of Hammill's ballads can truly be ranked among his best recordings -- both "Birds" and "Not for Keith" were certainly the lowest points on their respective albums (Fool's Mate and pH7), and their presence here would surely distort the expectations of those investigating Hammill's catalog with this as their starting point. Nevertheless, Calm After the Storm has to rate among the most intelligent compilations in the man's voluminous catalog, and if you take it with its sibling volume, the world of Peter Hammill will open wide for you.
© Dave Thompson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:15:30
- Main artists: Peter Hammill
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Charisma Catalogue
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1993 Virgin Records Limited This Compilation ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
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