![]() ![]() Man-Erg is another superb classic and reaches a maximum in conciseness also making reference to the two previous albums by evoking Killers and Refugees. Lemmings is one of my fave VDGG track and with its 11 min+, it has every chance to please any proghead not allergic to that peculiar voice. I must say that once again the remastering job did miracles but on this album, Hammill's vocals seem to have profited most from the job. A real reference! This is the album where Peter Hammill reaches maturity mixing meaningful lyrics with superb melodies for his astounding vocal range and his weird voice. With this album, they reach to the comparison of Thick As A Brick, Selling England, Angel's Egg, Lark's Tongue (or Lizard), Grey and Pink, Dark Side or Close To The Edge. Again a Paul Whitehead-designed artwork, with a very controversial inner gatefold. Only three tracks made up this fourth album of theirs, but awesome, each and every one of them, they were. With the astounding Pawn Heart, VDGG has reached its peak artistically, although financially they were broke. ![]() Hammill w/ 5 previously unreleased bonus tracks Robert Fripp / electric guitar Releases informationĪrtwork: Paul Whitehead (Cleen Mashine Studio) with Keith Morris (photo)ĬD Charisma - CASCDR 1051 (2005, Europe) Remastered by P. Guy Evans / drums, timpani, percussion, piano David Jackson / tenor, alto & soprano saxophones, flute, Fx, backing vocals Hugh Banton / Hammond (E & C) & Farfisa Professional organs, piano, Mellotron, bass & bass pedals, ARP synthesizer, Fx, backing vocals Peter Hammill / lead vocals, acoustic & slide guitars, piano, electric pianos * Originally intended to be part of the abandoned double disc initial project Line-up / Musicians ![]() ° The February 1972 single used the second version # A different mix from the version on the U.S. "Theme One" (2:55) was an arrangement of an old BBC Radio 1 theme composed by George Martin. The original US & Canada releases contained a fourth track between "Lemmings" and "Man-Erg". ![]()
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