Name: The Quiet Zone/The Pleasure Dome by Van Der Graaf Generator
Brand: Van Der Graaf Generator
SKU: 077778755456
Price: 8.91 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (63 reviews)

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Lizard Play View on Youtube

04:29

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Popularity 10/10

04:29

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The Habit Of The Broken Heart View on Youtube

04:40

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Popularity 9/10

04:40

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The Siren Song View on Youtube

06:04

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Popularity 8/10

06:04

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Last Frame View on Youtube

06:13

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Popularity 7/10

06:13

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The Wave View on Youtube

03:14

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Popularity 7/10

03:14

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Cat's Eye/Yellow Fever (Running) View on Youtube

05:20

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Popularity 9/10

05:20

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The Sphinx In The Face View on Youtube

05:57

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Popularity 7/10

05:57

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Chemical World View on Youtube

06:10

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Popularity 6/10

06:10

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The Sphinx Returns View on Youtube

01:16

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Somehow this combination made sense: a revised band (with Nic Potter returning on bass and the addition of Graham Smith, formerly of String Driven Thing, on violin) with a shortened name, and an album that was named twice, with different cover art for each name. What also made sense was the focus on shorter songs and a change of musical attitude. While Hammill could never entirely shake off his approach to songwriting, he was able to modify it somewhat. Working with the new band, he was able to generate considerably more energy than on World Record. "Lizard Play" and "Cat's Eye/Yellow Fever (Running)" are wonderfully gymnastic songwriting exercises, yet remain engaging by dint of their forcefulness. Written and performed at the top of Hammill's game, this album is a delight.
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