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Lizard Play 01. "Lizard play"
The Habit Of The Broken Heart 02. "The habit of the broken heart"
The Siren Song 03. "The siren song"
Last Frame 04. "Last frame"
The Wave 05. "The wave"
Cat's Eye/Yellow Fever (Running) 06. "Cat's eye / Yellow fever (Running)"
The Sphinx In The Face 07. "The sphinx in the face"
Chemical World 08. "Chemical world"
The Sphinx Returns 09. "The sphinx returns" 10. "Door" 11. "Ship Of Fools" 12. "The Wave"
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...pleasure Dome =remastered= |
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| Description: | The Quiet Zone / The Pleasure Dome by Van Der Graaf Generator, released 4 July 2025, includes the following tracks: "The Siren Song", "The Wave", "The Sphinx In The Face", "The Sphinx Returns" and more.
This version of The Quiet Zone / The Pleasure Dome comes as a 1xCD. - Original album released as Charisma CAS 1131 in September 1977.
Tracks 10-12 are bonus tracks.
Tracks 11 & 12 have incorrectly switched positions on the album's tracklisting.
Track 11 is a demo version, previously unreleased
Track 12 is the B-side of a single, originally released as Charisma 6837 441 in France only, September 1977.
Analogue to digital transfers at Abbey Road Studios, October 2004.
Grateful thanks to Peter Hammill, David Jackson, Hugh Banton and Guy Evans for their much appreciated assistance and co-operation with this CD reissue.
Addtional thanks to Cary Anning at Abbey Road Tape Library and Paschal Byrne at The Audio Archiving Company for their invaluable help.
The CD does not give the player credits. For correct information see LP info. (www.discogs.com/release/1527003)
Issued in standard jewel case with transparent tray and a 16-page booklet."The Quiet Zone / The Pleasure Dome" on CD presents one of the most fascinating and underrated chapters in the history of Van Der Graaf Generator. Originally released as a late-70s studio album, this work captures the band in a period of transformation: the classic dark progressive rock sound is preserved, but enriched with more concise song structures, melodic experiments and a slightly more direct, rock-oriented energy. The album is usually regarded as a cult favorite among progressive rock listeners, marked by intense atmospheres, intricate arrangements and emotionally charged vocals that move between intimacy and dramatic outbursts. On CD, the production comes through with clarity, allowing the detailed interplay of instruments and the dynamic contrasts between quieter, reflective sections and powerful, driving passages to unfold fully. This edition is aimed at both long-time fans and newcomers who want to discover the more subtle, mature side of Van Der Graaf Generator's oeuvre.
One of the album's strengths lies in its balance between complexity and accessibility: while the compositions remain sophisticated, the pieces are focused and memorable, with recurring motifs and carefully crafted transitions. Lyrically, "The Quiet Zone / The Pleasure Dome" explores introspective and sometimes unsettling themes, creating a sense of tension between inner calm and emotional turbulence that fits the album's title perfectly. The CD format makes it a durable, collectible edition for those who still value a physical library of progressive rock classics, and it sits comfortably alongside the band's earlier, more overtly experimental releases.
Van Der Graaf Generator are pioneers of British progressive rock, formed in the late 1960s and known for their dark, theatrical and highly original sound. Unlike many of their contemporaries, they often eschewed guitar-dominated arrangements in favor of organ, saxophone and powerful, distinctive vocals. Across the 1970s they released a string of highly influential albums that became touchstones of the genre and built them a devoted international cult following. Their work has been repeatedly cited by later generations of musicians across art rock, post-punk and experimental music as an inspiration, particularly for its emotional intensity and fearless approach to songwriting.
The CD is released under the Virgin Music banner, a name closely associated with influential rock and alternative releases since the 1970s. As part of the broader Virgin family, Virgin Music has been involved in bringing important and often groundbreaking artists to a wider audience, with a catalog that spans progressive rock, pop, electronic and beyond. The label is known for combining commercial reach with a strong commitment to artists who push musical boundaries, which makes the collaboration with an innovative band like Van Der Graaf Generator a natural fit. With this CD edition, Virgin Music continues its tradition of keeping key works of rock history available in high-quality physical form for collectors and discerning listeners. |
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