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Van Der Graaf Generator - The Least We Can Do Is Wave to Each Other CD (album) cover

THE LEAST WE CAN DO IS WAVE TO EACH OTHER

Van Der Graaf Generator

 

Eclectic Prog

4.08 | 1235 ratings

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Seyo
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5 stars I just listened again to this album in order to be sure what I am writing. This was my favourite since some 20 years ago when I start listening to this kind of music. The magic is still there and it is even stronger. I still get the same shiver and a feeling of pure horror on the opening menacing sequences of "Darkness" like in those times when I listened it for the first time! "Refugees" is still one the most beautiful crying ballads I ever heard. Here the band was complete with Jackson and Potter, adding the signature sound of saxes/flutes and bass respectively. VdGG were somewhat peculiar band lacking the electric guitarist and bassist in most of their career, concentrating on the sounds of organ and saxophones. On this album, however, Potter (who would soon left the band to rejoin not earlier than 1977 "Quiet Zone") adds both instruments fantastically, giving a feeling of a "pure" rock band. This is evident in "Whatever Would Robert Have Said" and "After the Flood" where he plays additional electric guitar, with distorted feedback effects similar to the unique style of Jorma Kaukonen of JEFFERSON AIRPLANE. Having read other reviews, I carefully listened to the album again trying to find some weaknesses or inconsistencies but I could not. It may be a very personal adventure but I cannot help giving this wonderful piece of art the highest mark! Essential staff!!!
Seyo | 5/5 |

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