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Van Der Graaf Generator: Trisector

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On March 17, 2008, “Virgin / EMI” label released “Trisector”, the tenth Van der Graaf Generator studio album. It was recorded in 2007, at “The Gaia Centre” in Delabole, Cornwall, England, and was produced by

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill – voice, piano, electric guitar
  • Hugh Banton – organs, bass guitar
  • Guy Evans – drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Hugh Banton, Guy Evans and Peter Hammill, except where noted.

  1. The Hurlyburly
  2. Interference Patterns
  3. The Final Reel
  4. Lifetime
  5. Drop Dead
  6. Only In a Whisper
  7. All That Before
  8. Over the Hill
  9. (We Are) Not Here

Van Der Graaf Generator: A Grounding In Numbers

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On March 14, 2011, “Esoteric Recordings” label released “A Grounding in Numbers”, the eleventh Van der Graaf Generator studio album. It was recorded in April 2010, at “Propagation House” in Holsworthy, Devon, England, and was produced by Peter Hammill, Hugh Banton and Guy Evans.

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill – vocals, piano, electric guitar
  • Hugh Banton – organs, bass guitar, harpsichord, piano, glockenspiel, 10 string bass
  • Guy Evans – drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Hugh Banton, Guy Evans and Peter Hammill.

  1. Your Time Starts Now
  2. Mathematics
  3. Highly Strung
  4. Red Baron
  5. Bunsho
  6. Snake Oil
  7. Splink
  8. Embarrassing Kid
  9. Medusa
  10. Mr. Sands
  11. Smoke
  12. 5533
  13. All Over the Place

Peter Hammil: enter K

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In October 1982, “Naïve Records” label released “enter K”, the eleventh Peter Hammill studio album. It was recorded in 1982, at “Sofa Sound” in Wiltshire, “Crescent Studios” in Bath, and was produced by Peter Hammill.

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill – vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • John Ellis- lead guitar
  • Nic Potter– bass
  • Guy Evans– drums
  • David Jackson– saxophone
  • David Lord – engineer
  • Steve Byrne, Valerie Hawthorn – artwork
  • Jo Swan – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill.

  1. Paradox Drive
  2. The Unconscious Life
  3. Accidents
  4. The Great Experiment
  5. Don’t Tell Me
  6. She Wraps It Up
  7. Happy Hour

Van Der Graaf Generator: World Record

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In October 1976, “Charisma” label released “World Record”, the seventh Van der Graaf Generator studio album. It was recorded in May 1976, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouthshire, and was produced by Peter Hammill, David Jackson, Hugh Bnton and Guy Evans.

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill– vocals, guitar, piano
  • David Jackson– saxophone, flute
  • Hugh Banton– Hammond organ, Mellotron
  • Guy Evans– drums, percussion, cymbal

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill, except where noted.

  1. When She Comes
  2. A Place to Survive
  3. Masks
  4. Meurglys III (The Songwriter’s Guild)
  5. Wondering – Hugh Banton, Peter Hammill

Van Der Graaf Generator: Godbluff

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In October 1975, “Charisma” label released “Godbluff”, the fifth Van der Graaf Generator album. It was recorded in June 1975, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouthshire, and was produced by Peter Hammill, David Jackson, Hugh Banton and Guy Evans. The band logo that was designed by John Pasche.

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill– vocals, piano, clavinet, electric guitar
  • David Jackson– saxophones, flute
  • Hugh Banton– organs, bass guitar
  • Guy Evans– drums, percussion
  • Pat Moran – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill, except where noted.

  1. The Undercover Man
  2. Scorched Earth – Peter Hammill, David Jackson
  3. Arrow
  4. The Sleepwalkers

Van Der Graaf Generator: Pawn Hearts

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On November 12, 1971, “Charisma” label released “Pawn Hearts”, the fourth Van der Graaf Generator studio album. It was recorded June – July 1971, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by John Anthony.

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill– lead vocals, acoustic and slide guitar, electric piano, piano
  • David Jackson– tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones, flute, vocals
  • Hugh Banton– Hammond E & C and Farfisa Professional organs, piano, Mellotron, ARP synthesizer, bass pedals, bass guitar, psychedelic razor, vocals
  • Guy Evans– drums, tympani, percussion, piano
  • Robert Fripp– electric guitar
  • Robin Cable, David Hentschel, Ken Scott– engineer
  • Howard – brightest hope
  • Paul Whitehead– design
  • Keith Morris – inner sleeve photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill, except where noted.

  1. Lemmings (Including ‘Cog’)
  2. Man Erg
  3. A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers”
  • Eyewitness
  • Pictures/Lighthouse – Peter Hammill, Hugh Banton
  • Eyewitness
  • H.M.
  • Presence of the Night
  • Kosmos Tours – Guy Evans
  • (Custard’s) Last Stand
  • The Clot Thickens – Peter Hammill, Hugh Banton, Guy Evans, David Jackson
  • Land’s End (Sineline) – David Jackson
  • We Go Now – David Jackson, Hugh Banton

Peter Hammill: Fool’s Mate

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In July 1971, “Charisma” label released “Fool’s Mate”, the debut Peter Hammill  solo album. It was recorded in April 1971, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by John Anthony. The album cover design was by Paul Whitehead.

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill – vocals, acoustic guitar, guitar, piano, keyboards
  • Robert Fripp- electric guitar
  • Hugh Banton- organ, piano, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Ray Jackson- harmonica, mandolin, harp, background vocals
  • Rod Clements- bass, violin
  • Nic Potter- bass
  • Martin Pottinger – drums
  • Paul Whitehead– drums
  • Guy Evans- percussion, drums, backing vocals
  • David Jackson- saxophone
  • John Anthony- backing vocals
  • Robin Cable – engineer
  • Paul Whitehead – artwork
  • Sebastian Rich – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill; except where noted.

  1. Imperial Zeppelin – Peter Hammill, Chris Judge Smith
  2. Candle
  3. Happy
  4. Solitude
  5. Vision
  6. Re-Awakening
  7. Sunshine
  8. Child
  9. Summer Song (In The Autumn)
  10. Viking – Peter Hammill, Chris Judge Smith
  11. The Birds
  12. I Once Wrote Some Poems

Peter Hammill: Over

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In April 1977, “Charisma” label released “Over”, the sixth Peter Hammill studio album. It was recorded June-July 1976, at “Foel Studios” in Llanfair Caereinion, Wales, and was produced by Peter Hammill.

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill– vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Nic Potter– bass
  • Guy Evans– drums
  • Graham Smith– violin
  • Michael Brand – orchestra conductor
  • Dave Anderson, Ian Gomm – engineer
  • Pat Moran – engineer
  • Frank Sansom – art direction
  • Sebastian Keep – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill.

  1. Crying Wolf
  2. Autumn
  3. Time Heals
  4. Alice (Letting Go)
  5. This Side Of The Looking Glass
  6. Betrayed
  7. (On Tuesdays She Used To Do) Yoga
  8. Lost And Found

Van Der Graaf Generator: H to He, Who Am the Only One

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In December 1970, “Charisma” label released “H to He, Who Am the Only One”. the third Van der Graaf Generator album. It was recorded June–November 1970, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by John Anthony.

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
  • Robert Fripp– guitar
  • Hugh Banton – vocals, Hammond  and  Farfisa  organs,  piano, oscillator, bass guitar
  • David Jackson – vocals, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone and devices, flute
  • Nic Potter– bass guitar
  • Guy Evans – drums, tympani, percussion
  • Robin Cable – engineer
  • David Hentschel – engineer assistant
  • Paul Whitehead – cover art

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill, except where noted

  1. Killer – Peter Hammil, Chris Judge Smith, Hugh Banton
  2. House with No Door
  3. The Emperor in His War Room
  • The Emperor
  • The Room
  1. Lost
  • The Dance in Sand and Sea
  • The Dance in Frost
  1. Pioneers Over c

 

Van Der Graaf Generator: Present

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Present

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