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2CD Recorded In London 2005
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By M. R. N. Shackelford
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Format:Audio CD
I last saw VDGG at the Cambridge Corn Exchange around 1972. (Great sandwiches, Pete!) And here we are a Century later - with what you might call the "same old songs".
This is a fantastic tour through the great years of the finest band on the planet. From the perfection of "the Least We Can Do" comes new (and re-invigorated) versions of the classic "Refugees" and (my all time favourite) "Darkness". The terrifying "Killer" from "H to He" and then the vast soundscapes of "Undercover Man" and "Scorched Earth" from "Godbluff".
Along the way we take a trip past "Lemmings", and further out into "Masks" and "Childhood's End" and then, suddenly, unexpectedly, amazingly, we are in the 21st Century (the Schizoid Generation, I wonder?) - and everything is still the same. VDGG still exist (have they fallen through a time warp from 30 years ago?) - and the new, astonishing, "Every Bloody Emperor" and "Nutter Alert" from Present.
Listen to this and weep (well, bring spine tingling tears to the eyes - although if you turn it up properly loud...) - nothing else comes anywhere near the power and energy of this unique band.
I look forward to the DVD as well.
Thanks for everything to Peter, Hugh, Guy, Jaxon (and Nic wherever you are)
This is a fantastic tour through the great years of the finest band on the planet. From the perfection of "the Least We Can Do" comes new (and re-invigorated) versions of the classic "Refugees" and (my all time favourite) "Darkness". The terrifying "Killer" from "H to He" and then the vast soundscapes of "Undercover Man" and "Scorched Earth" from "Godbluff".
Along the way we take a trip past "Lemmings", and further out into "Masks" and "Childhood's End" and then, suddenly, unexpectedly, amazingly, we are in the 21st Century (the Schizoid Generation, I wonder?) - and everything is still the same. VDGG still exist (have they fallen through a time warp from 30 years ago?) - and the new, astonishing, "Every Bloody Emperor" and "Nutter Alert" from Present.
Listen to this and weep (well, bring spine tingling tears to the eyes - although if you turn it up properly loud...) - nothing else comes anywhere near the power and energy of this unique band.
I look forward to the DVD as well.
Thanks for everything to Peter, Hugh, Guy, Jaxon (and Nic wherever you are)
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Savita
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I looked for a release of this show after we went all the way down to London to see VDGG perform this reunion concert but had given up until this recommendation came up. As far as I can see, it is the whole concert. Side one of Godbluff was incredibly well performed, possibly the best version of it ever. But, as everyone else says, the whole performance was excellent. They might be getting older but they can still dish out some raw power!!! There are one or two classics missing but then there always are on live albums. A personal favourite of mine is 'Arrow' but I seem to be in the minority here and it is always the track excluded from collections with all the other tracks from Godbluff making it on instead. I saw VDGG way back in the early 70s at the time of Pawn Hearts on the recommendation that they were like a cross between Atomic Rooster (my alltime favourite) and Curved Air ... I'm not quite sure what planet that guy came from but it was a brilliant concert (even if it was in the echo chamber know as St Andrew's Hall in Norwich) and I've enjoyed seeing and listening to VDGG as well as Peter Hammill solo ever since. Pity you can't give ten stars ...
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By seagull
Format:Audio CD
I was there, at the RFH, that night. It was the best concert I have ever been to. This is the long awaited souvenir.
The classic line up of Hammill, Banton, Evans and Jaxon playing like they've never been away. Four old friends playing songs old and new with great enthusiasm like it was the first time they'd played them.
They got rave reviews in the press, now is your chance to hear why. Buy this now.
The classic line up of Hammill, Banton, Evans and Jaxon playing like they've never been away. Four old friends playing songs old and new with great enthusiasm like it was the first time they'd played them.
They got rave reviews in the press, now is your chance to hear why. Buy this now.
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Sit back and enjoy
What a great album this is. The music is great, the sound quality is great and the atmosphere is great. I'd say that makes it a very worthwhile purchase.
Published 12 days ago by M. Curston
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Supeeerb
I must agree with the other reviewers, this is as if VDGG had fallen through a time warp and just restarted where they left off. Read more
Published 5 months ago by 70s
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LONG LIVE VAN DER GRAAF
I own all the other live vdgg records, and each one has its own 'feel'. Vital is so unique and brutal that stands on other category, and Maida vale, which is also excellent, in my... Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2007 by Ignaciocue
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A beginner's guide to the human condition
'Childlike Faith in Childhood's End' tore gently at my soul. 'Man-erg' made me cry. 'In the Black Room' made me remember. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2007 by Andrew Davies
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Highlights like this are all too rare
Yes, I too was there, so I guess you can assume that I am a little biased in my long time enthusiasm for VDGG, but if you would like a more impartial review, check out this... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2007 by Mr. F. Friedlos
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VdGG at their best
A great cd for sure. The combined talents of the musicians exceeding the sum of the four! As a VdGG follower since the late sixties it is difficult to find fault. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2007 by Keith Poole
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