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Winter Wine 
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 08:54 |
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I've recently acquired some tracks by 'Van Der Graaf Generator', I've always wanted to hear them because i've been told good things about them, What I would like to know, Is if I was to get one of their albums in the next while, What should it be?? I've heard 'Killer', 'Man Erg' and 'Pilgrims'. And they're so brilliant!! Can anyone give me a bit of advice...
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Lindsay Lohan
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 08:55 |
EVERYTHING! 
But Pawn hearts,Godbluff and H to he who am the only one is not a bad start
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Trotsky
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 08:57 |
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My favourite is H To He
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"No" replies the unhumbled optimist "You are only the present."
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Winter Wine
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 08:58 |
 Lindsay Lohan wrote:
EVERYTHING!
But Pawn hearts,Godbluff and H to he who am the only one is not a bad start
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It's hard to find their records in shops, And when I do they're always very dear!! I end up seeing something else and buying it instead  But i've decided after hearing those tracks it'd be well worth It
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Blacksword
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 08:58 |
Well, Lindsay got there before me with his reccomendadtions, but I can add to that..
The Least we can do is Wave to Each Other
Present
Vital (Live)
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Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!
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misiu
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 09:00 |
A good startpoint is "H to He I am the only one" or "Still life", which are thier a little bit more accesible mastrepieces. Then you shoud try "Pawn hearts" and "Goodbluff", which are slightly more "weird" than the two above.
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Winter Wine
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 09:00 |
Blacksword wrote:
Well, Lindsay got there before me with his reccomendadtions, but I can add to that..
The Least we can do is Wave to Each Other
Present
Vital (Live)
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'The Least we can do...', That's the one in the 'Prog special' Q Mag isn't it? Never seen that one in the shops
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Blacksword
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 09:04 |
Winter Wine wrote:
Blacksword wrote:
Well, Lindsay got there before me with his reccomendadtions, but I can add to that..
The Least we can do is Wave to Each Other
Present
Vital (Live)
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The Least We Can Do... Thats The One In The Q Mag Isn't It. Never Seen That One In The Shops.......
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Best order on line, although I noticed here in the UK they re-released all the VDGG albums when Present came out earlier this year. I bought all the above mentioned in either HMV or MVC
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Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 09:06 |
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Everything and Hammill's too!
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 09:07 |
Lindsay Lohan wrote:
EVERYTHING!
But Pawn hearts,Godbluff and H to he who am the only one is not a bad start
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I second that. Just step away from the "Van der Graaf" records. Buy only the "Van der Graaf Generator" ones.
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¡Beware of the Bee!
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 09:08 |
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Don't buy "Vital". Horrible.
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¡Beware of the Bee!
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Winter Wine
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 09:08 |
Blacksword wrote:
Winter Wine wrote:
Blacksword wrote:
Well, Lindsay got there before me with his reccomendadtions, but I can add to that..
The Least we can do is Wave to Each Other
Present
Vital (Live)
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The Least We Can Do... Thats The One In The Q Mag Isn't It. Never Seen That One In The Shops.......
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Best order on line, although I noticed here in the UK they re-released all the VDGG albums when Present came out earlier this year. I bought all the above mentioned in either HMV or MVC
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I seen 'Present' in Virgin, 26 Quid!! Hmv over here have 'Pawn Hearts' at the moment, It's in a state Though. Looks like they used it as a frisbee. Might order some from the music store, If it's reliable!!
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Rainman
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 09:09 |
Though, If I were you, I wouldn't begin with World Record!
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Winter Wine
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 09:10 |
cuncuna wrote:
Don't buy "Vital". Horrible. |
Wow. Not a little harsh? I've seen good reviews
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Winter Wine
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 09:36 |
Thanks for your help guys  . Seems 'H To He...' is the one i'd go for.
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 09:51 |
Winter Wine wrote:
cuncuna wrote:
Don't buy "Vital". Horrible. |
Wow. Not A little Harsh? I've Heard Good Things About It. Think It Was Uncut That Gave It 4 Stars...
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If you do get vital make sure you get the new re-issue just released.
If I were in your shoes i'd get Godbluff, Still Life, World Record and Present and listen to them in that order.
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 10:02 |
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I find Pawn Hearts good.
I find World Record good enough.
I find Present good.
but the rest is not my type.
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: December 14 2005 at 10:59 |
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In this order:
Pawn Hearts
Still Life
H to He Who Am The Only One
The least we can do is wave to each other
Godbluff
World Record
Present
The Pleasure Dome/The Quiet Zone
Vital
I think that's all bases covered. Also worth buying, but
difficult to get hold of is The Aerosol Grey Machine, I actually play
this a lot.
I just haven't really got into Godbluff as much, I prefer Still
Life. But I do like World Record. Meurglys III: The
Songwriter's Guild is an epic and Masks is great to.
I believe I'm rating Godbluff to low, it has The Sleepwalkers on it and this is one of my favourite tracks by VdGG.
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Posted: December 15 2005 at 06:36 |
Aerosol grey machine is OK.
I can't understand why is so underrated:
68-71 Compilation Album (1972)
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| 2. Boat of Millions of Years |
| 3. Whatever would Robert have said |
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My first VDGG was compilation from first 3 albums: Aerosol grey machine, At least we can do ..., and H to he...
I think it's exelent selection for start
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Posted: December 15 2005 at 10:24 |
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you can't go wrong with VdGG. I'm eagerly awaiting the live album from the Royal Festival Hall concert
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