WORLD RECORD

Well, I do love "World Record". In my opinion, this album isn't up to the standards of "Godbluff" (which is a truly masterpiece), but is better than "Still Life" - I would say that "World Record" has more memorable songs than "Still Life". "When She Comes" and "A Place to Survive" ranks with the best works of VDGG. And I simply can't understand what's wrong with "Meurglys III". Sure, Peter Hammill is far from being a guitar hero, but he's clearly having fun with his guitar solo; the major fault of this track is that it's too long for its melodic structure and lyrics (so, I recommend to bored listeners: go to "The Box" and listen to the edited version). And "Wondering" is really a beautiful song - it's sad to think this was the last Banton/Evans/Hammill/Jackson in the 70's. The album clocks at 50+ minutes - maybe it would deserve 5 stars if running time clocked at, say it, 45 or 47 minutes.