VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR - The Least We Can Do Is.... 1970 -

VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR \ THE LEAST WE CAN DO IS WAVE EACH OTHER 1970 .

Van Der Graaf Generator bio :

Regarded as - One of the best prog bands EVER!!
If there is a band who never got worldwide recognition, but belongs on the same platform occupied by GENESIS, YES, PINK FLOYD, GENTLE GIANT and ELP, this band is VDGG!
VDGG's progressive is dominated by the incredible lyrics and vocal Gyrations of one Peter Hammill. His vocals range from sorrowfully introspective to dementially twisted, whatever is needed to serve the mood of the song and the powerful lyrics.
The music is classic progressive rock in the best sense, both definitively and stylistically. It can be startling, dramatic, powerful, soft, and best of all, unpredictable. Time, key, and speed changes are found throughtout and Hammill's voice keeps in perfect synch.
The musicianship is tight, available for Hammill to tell his tortured tales. David Jackson's saxophone and flute dodge in and out of Hugh Banton's organ and Mellotron.
The band stayed innactive for a couple of years in the middle 70's but came back, maybe to deliver their best phase, with the albums "Still Life", "Godbluff", and "Quiet Zone". Some other masterpieces belong on the first period, though: The incomparable album "H to He' Who Am The Only One", which counts with the participation of the KING CRIMSON'S master Robert Fripp on the guitars, and also the legendary album "Pawn Hearts". Definitely a must, essential prog rock!
I was 16 at that time and i still love them..

MembersPeter Hammill (vocals, guitar, piano), Nick Pearn (keyboards, 1967-68), Chris Judge Smith (drums, 1967-68), Hugh Banton (organ, 1968-present), Guy Evans (drums, 1968-present), Keith Ellis (bass, 1968-69), Nic Potter (bass, 1969-70), David Jackson (saxophone, 1969-2005)

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