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PETER HAMMILL ~ THE FUTURE NOW (EXPANDED EDITION) VIRGIN 370515 (Barcode: 094637051528) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1978Released: 2006 7th album by Peter HammillFind albums by this artist and also regarded as one of his strongest releases. It is more artistic and experimental than its mellow predecessor, with music going all over stylistically. Hammill is almost alone here, playing all the instruments and singing, with some occasional help form Van Der Graaf GeneratorFind albums by this artist cahoots David JacksonFind albums by this artist and Graham SmithFind albums by this artist. This is an album that requires repeated listening before it truly sinks in, with layers and layers musical and lyrical overtones that need to be assimilated in time. The effort pays off eventually and once hooked, it stays with you forever. Not recommended to Hammill beginners, but essential to his true fans. The song “If I could” is perhaps Hammill’s most memorable creations amongst the hundreds of songs he has written and although he revisits it on later album, the version included here tops them all.
