VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR - The Aerosol Grey Machine (1969-1997) APE (image+.cue), lossless

Beginning as a Peter Hammill solo effort following the dissolution of the first Van Der Graaf Generator, this quickly recorded album brought Hammill together with producer John Anthony and caused the reformation of the band (which immediately thereafter shifted personnel once again). A raw, energetic effort that sometimes did little to show off the young Hammill's talents, the album nevertheless has some fine moments that hint at the possibilities for future releases. The fact remains, mind you, that the second album, The Least We Can Do Is Wave to Each Other, is far superior. [CD versions of this album appeared in 1996 and 1997, both including additional material such as the first (and very rare) Van Der Graaf Generator single, and the previously unreleased VDGG recording of "Ferret and Featherbird."] by Steven McDonald
Tracklist:
1 Afterwards 4:58
2 Orthenthian St 6:19
3 Running Back 6:36
4 Into A Game 6:57
5 Ferret & Featherbird 4:34
6 Aerosol Grey Machine 0:46
7 Black Smoke Yen 1:27
8 Aquarian 8:21
9 Giant Squid 3:19
Bonus
10 Octopus 7:57
11 Necromancer 3:30
Credits:
Bass, Backing Vocals – Keith Ellis
Drums, Percussion – Guy Evans
Flute – Jeff Peach
Piano, Organ, Percussion, Backing Vocals – Hugh Banton
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Peter Hammill
Written-By – Guy Evans (tracks: 4, 7, 9), Hugh Banton (tracks: 4, 7, 9), Keith Ellis (tracks: 4, 7, 9), Peter Hammill (tracks: 1 to 6, 8 to 11)