#OTD in 1977, #VanderGraafGenerator released their 8th studio album. Partly due to a drastic change in the lineup, adding a violinist and rehiring their old bassist, the album inched closer to #NewWave while still holding on to the #ProgressiveRock the band was familiar with.

What a coincidence that I just got into this album again this week, it was a right surprise when I got the notification that it came out on this day! I had the music in my head during my entire night shift.

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#NowPlaying: #vanderGraafGenerator - The Quiet Zone / The Pleasure Dome
1977 German pressing.

My favourite #vdGG album, the addition of the violin and its ethereal feel combined with its relatively accessible songwriting make this an excellent listen. I especially love the violin solo on The Siren Song, that might be my favourite track. The album came with a booklet of lyrics made with a typewriter by a previous owner, how cool is that!

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#NowPlaying: #VanderGraafGenerator - Pawn Hearts
1971(?) Dutch pressing.

You rarely find #vdGG #vinyl releases priced lower than 20 (maybe even 25) here so it was incredible luck that I found one in absolute pristine condition for 15 quid! As for the album, I don't really quite understand side 2 (A Plague etc.) yet, but Man-Erg is really good, especially when the song breaks down with synths(?) sounding like seagulls come in. Proper chilling!

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#NowPlaying: #VanderGraafGenerator - World Record
1976 UK pressing.

I venture into prog rock every now and then and I am particularly fond of #vdgg. This record has got some funkyness which I quite like. Unfortunate that the brilliant Meurglys III ends in a fade-out though... I got this for very cheap, normally a VdGG #vinyl would cost you €25, but this only cost me €9. I did have to make a Discogs page for it, though. Bonus: me posing with the record and making scans.

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An appropriate song for today's Privileges Committee meeting:

https://open.spotify.com/track/354KnE0yfp93Jo6MbQbju2?si=af4077bff23c4032

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#Live #EveryBloodyEmperor #BorisJohnson

🔊 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #StuartMaconiesFreakZone

Van der Graaf Generator:
🎵 Out Of My Book

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https://open.spotify.com/track/4Ne4nNH9aPy9RrZTxe183T

🔊 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #MarcRiley

Van der Graaf Generator:
🎵 Chemical World

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https://open.spotify.com/track/5bTKDdz3I862E8gYYXYxYb

Van der Graaf Generator
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_der_Graaf_Generator

"The Least We Can Do Is Wave to Each Other"
https://songwhip.com/van-der-graaf-generator/the-least-we-can-do-is-wave-to-each-other
(Charisma 1970)

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