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Japanese remaster in an LP-replica sleeve also features two live bonus tracks.
Following the release of Pawn Hearts, bandleader Peter Hammill took time out to develop a solo career, choosing to focus his energy on darkly introspective works that seemed to be intended to examine the personal consequences of his life. When it came time for reuniting the members of Van Der Graaf, this change in direction had its effect on the band's post-1975 music. While the musical structures continued to be complex and dense, there seemed to be far less accent on the demonstration of musical skill than had formerly been the case. Indeed, the album opened with daring quietness, with David Jackson's flute echoing across the stereo space, joined by Hammill's voice as he whispered the opening lines. There was sturm und drang to come, but the music had been opened up and the lyrics had developed more focus, often abandoning metaphor in favor of statement. Godbluff was a bravura comeback -- only four cuts, but all were classics. ~ Steven McDonald
Japanese pressing of the 1975 album features the 4 original tracks plus 2 exclusive live bonus tracks 'Forsaken Gardens' & 'Louse Is Not A Home', packaged in a paper sleeve. Virgin. 2005.
1975's GODBLUFF was Van der Graff Generator's first album after singer/songwriter Peter Hammill began his solo career, a redefinition of the group's sound and material that at times moves into lengthy proto-ambient passages of unusual tranquility amidst the band's trademark sonic assaults.
Van Der Graaf Generator: Peter Hammill (vocals, pianos, guitars), David Jackson (saxophones, flute), Hugh Banton (organs, bass), Guy Evans (drums, percussion).
Godbluff Music | List Price | $41.98 (You save $16.29) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Progressive, Art Rock, Japanese LP Sleeve | | Label | Virgin | | Orig Year | 1975 | | All Time Sales Rank |  246225  | | CD Universe Part number | 6935240 | | Catalog number | 68761 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jan 09, 2006 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Personnel | David Jackson - saxophones, flute
David Jackson - saxophones, flute
Peter Hammill - vocals, pianos, guitars
Guy Evans - drums, percussion
Hugh Banton - organs, bass
| | Additional Info | Bonus Track; Japan; Remastered; Mini LP Sleeve |
Van Der Graaf Generator Godbluff Songs | 1. | Undercover Man | |
| 2. | Scorched Earth | |
| 3. | Arrow | |
| 4. | Sleepwalkers | |
| 5. | Forsaken Garden's (Live) (Bonus Track) | |
| 6. | Louse Is Not a Home (Live) (Bonus Track) | |
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