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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

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: The Least We Can Do Is Wave to Each Other

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In February 1970, “Charisma” label released “The Least We Can Do Is Wave to Each Other”, the second Van der Graaf Generator album. It was recorded in December 1969, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by John Anthony. The album was ranked at number 15 in the “Q” and “Mojo” “Classic Special Edition Pink Floyd & The Story of Prog Rock” list of “40 Cosmic Rock Albums”

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill– lead vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
  • Hugh Banton– Farfisa organ, piano, backing vocals
  • Nic Potter– bass guitar, electric guitar
  • Guy Evans– drums, percussion
  • David Jackson– alto and tenor saxophone, flute, backing vocals
  • Gerry Salisbury –cornet
  • Mike Hurwitz –cello
  • Van der Graaf Generator – arrangements
  • Robin Geoffrey Cable – engineer, recording

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill..

  1. Darkness
  2. Refugees
  3. White Hammer
  4. Whatever Would Robert Have Said?
  5. Out of My Book
  6. After the Flood

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