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 01. "Darkness (11/11) [2005 - Remaster]" 02. "Refugees" 03. "White Hammer" 04. "Whatever Would Robert Have Said?" 05. "Out Of My Book" 06. "After The Flood" 07. "The Boat Of Millions Of Years" 08. "Refugees"
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| | Description: | A reissue of the classic 1970 LP from Van Der Graaf Generator. Newly remastered from the original first-generation master tapes. Includes rare poster. - Remastered album includes the bonus tracks 'The Boat of Millions of Years' (B side of Refugees single) & 'Refugees' (single version). EMI. 2005.Original album released as Charisma CAS 1007 in February 1970.
Recorded at Trident Studios, London, on the 11/12/13/14 December 1969.
Tape Jockeying: Dave and Alan.
Transport: Courtesy of Reg King Transhire (London) Ltd., and Goldie.
Amplification: Hiwatt
Bananas by North End Road Market, SW6.
Liquid sustenance by La Chasse and The Ship.
Papers: MM/NME/Beano/Rizla Red.
Reading matter: Asimov/Donleavy.
The office was Tony/Gail/Margaret/Eve/Terry/Glenn.
Vibes: Sue/Alice/Gordian/Jenny/Michel/Gail/Nick Kaye/Pete/Jim/Mark/Dave/Steve/Chrissy/Angie/Johnny Moke/Sheila/Roger.
Thank you Ruth for the Candle and marbles and Alice for the doughnut...and a jolly good time was.
Dedicated to L. & M., without whom everyone would have been much happier...
All titles done on 8-track, except 6., on 16.
The quote on 6. was from Albert Einstein.
Analogue to digital transfers at Abbey Road Studios, London.
Grateful thanks to Peter Hammill, David Jackson, Hugh Banton and Guy Evans for their much appreciated assistance and co-operation with this CD reissue.
Thanks to Jason Day, Hik Sasaki and Paul Bromby @ Virgin Records, Ian Pickavance & Kathy Bryan @ Abbey Road Studios.
Additional thanks to Cary Anning at Abbey Road Tape Library and Paschal Byrne at The Audio Archiving Company for their invaluable help.
Track 7 (B-Side) and 8 (A-Side) were previously released as the "Refugees" single (Charisma CB 122) in April 1970.
"The Least We Can Do Is Wave To Each Other" is a classic progressive rock album by Van Der Graaf Generator, released in 1970 and now available on CD from Emi. This record showcases the band's signature blend of complex arrangements, poetic lyrics, and atmospheric soundscapes that have made them pioneers in the genre. The album features standout tracks like "Refugees" and "White Hammer," which highlight Peter Hammill's emotive vocals and the group's innovative use of organ and saxophone. Van Der Graaf Generator has been influential since their formation in 1967, earning critical acclaim for albums such as "Pawn Hearts" and building a dedicated international fanbase with their intense live performances. Emi, one of the world's leading music companies with a rich history dating back to 1931, is renowned for supporting groundbreaking artists across genres?ensuring high-quality releases that preserve musical legacies. | | | No. of tracks: |
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Yuriy P. - 10/Jun/2025  Van Der Graaf Generator's album "The Least We Can Do Is Wave To Each Other" (1972) is perhaps one of the band's most famous and significant albums, and is rightfully considered a masterpiece of progressive rock.
Overall, the album is characterized by complex compositions, experimental soundscapes, poetic lyrics, and strong vocals. Songs such as "The Least We Can Do Is Wave To Each Other", "The Devil's Daughter" and "Horizon Song" showcase Van Der Graaf Generator's unique style, which combines elements of classical music, jazz, psychedelic rock, and of course, progressive rock.
Van Der Graaf Generator's musical style on this album is quite complex and unpredictable, but that's what makes it so appealing. The songs can change from calm and gentle melodies to aggressive and chaotic riffs, which keeps the listener constantly on the edge of their seats. The lyrics on the album are often deep, metaphorical and philosophical, touching on themes of loneliness, alienation, political conflict and human nature. Keith Ripley's vocals are also a key element of the album. He skillfully combines melodic and vocal parts, creating his own special style, which is often called unique.
Although the album was well received by critics at the time, its importance and influence on progressive rock has not diminished to this day. "The Least We Can Do Is Wave To Each Other" is an important work of progressive rock, which deservedly takes its place in the pantheon of great albums.
In conclusion, "The Least We Can Do Is Wave To Each Other" is an album that not only gives listeners pleasure, but also makes them think about the meaning of life and human relationships. It is a masterpiece that continues to inspire and amaze listeners for more than half a century.
|  | | Eugene S. - 01/Feb/2024 The second album by the British progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator, released in February 1970. It was the group's first album to be released in the UK and the only one to chart in the top 50 in that country. I recommend.
| | | Alexander N. - 13/Jul/2019 Original album was released 1970 and reissued on CD by Virgin Records. Digitally remastered with two bonus tracks.
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