In A Foreign Town by Peter Hammill, released 27 January 2023, includes the following tracks: "Sci-Finance (Revisited)", "Time To Burn", "Vote Brand X", "The Play's The Thing" and more.
This version of In A Foreign Town comes as a 1xCD. -
Peter Hammill was the co-founder of the British progressive group Van Der Graaf Generator. "In A Foreign Town" was originally released in 1988 on Enigma Records. Long out of print on CD, fans have been screamin' for this to be reissued.
"In A Foreign Town" is a compelling studio album by the legendary British singer-songwriter Peter Hammill, released in 1988 and now available on CD from Wounded Bird Records. This album showcases Hammill's distinctive voice and poetic lyricism, blending art rock with electronic influences to create an atmospheric and thought-provoking listening experience. The tracks explore themes of alienation, politics, and personal introspection, reflecting the turbulent times during which it was written. Peter Hammill is best known as the frontman of Van der Graaf Generator, one of progressive rock?s most influential bands; his solo career has been marked by innovation and emotional depth across more than thirty albums. Wounded Bird Records specializes in reissuing classic albums that have become hard to find or overlooked over time, ensuring that important works like "In A Foreign Town" remain accessible for new generations of listeners.