PAWN HEARTS

Van Der Graaf Generator

Eclectic Prog

4.43 | 2491 ratings

From Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website

ProgHappy

4.3 An excellent addition, but I don’t consider it essential.

This is a very odd recording, very dark and capable of creating great conflict in the opinions of the prog listener. That must mean something?

I consider this album an important part of my currently humble collection, as some sections of the piece are ear spinningly brilliant, contrasting moods with great intelligence, not mentioning the lyrics. However, much of the album sounds the same, especially parts of ‘Lemmings’ and ‘Man-Erg’, suggesting a lack of ideas. ‘A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers’ is generally well crafted, although slightly detached.

This has really stumped me, as the music is one of a kind, extremely interesting while lacking intricacy and no real climax. Perhaps the album is essential just for this? It is essential that you listen to this, but whether it so as an addition I cannot say. I am extremely close to giving this a five star rating…a truly baffling experience.

ProgHappy | 4/5 | 2006-6-23

MEMBERS LOGIN ZONE

As a registered member (register here if not), you can post rating/reviews (& edit later), comments reviews and submit new albums.

You are not logged, please complete authentication before continuing (use forum credentials).

Share this VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR review

Social review comments () BETA

Review related links

Send comments to ProgHappy
Report this review (#81818)
Buy VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR music online with PA partners
Show all VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR MP3/Stream
Go to VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR page for videos, full discography with ratings, reviews and much more
Go to Pawn Hearts page for more details, where to buy and ratings/reviews
Search the Forum for VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR related discussions