On April 25, 2005, “Charisma” label released “Present”, the ninth Van der Graaf Generator studio album. It was recorded 2004 -2005 at “Pyworthy Rectory”, in North Devon, UK.

Personnel:

• Peter Hammill– vocals, guitar, electric piano, keyboards
• David Jackson– saxophone, flute, sound beam, photography
• Hugh Banton– organ, bass guitar
• Guy Evans– drums, percussion,. liner notes
• Paul Ridout – design, photography

Track listing:

1. Every Bloody Emperor – Peter Hammill
2. Boleas Panic – David Jackson
3. Nutter Alert – Peter Hammill
4. Abandon Ship! – Guy Evans, Peter Hammill
5. In Babelsberg – Peter Hammill
6. On The Beach – David Jackson, Peter Hammill

All the tracks bellow by Hugh Banton, Guy Evans, David Jackson and Peter Hammill

1. Vulcan Meld
2. Double Bass
3. Slo Moves
4. Architectural Hair
5. Spanner
6. Crux
7. Manuelle
8. Eavy Mate
9. Homage To Teo
10. The Price Of Admission