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A GROUNDING IN NUMBERSVan Der Graaf GeneratorEclectic Prog3.47 | 539 ratings |
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Their return album (Present) had a few great moments but quite a lot of fillers. Trisector also
had some great moments but too many things were missing there apart of Mr. Jackson: a
better execution at some complex parts, a better degree of arrangement, a deeper sound. I
have to say that I was not too optimistic about a third record, but "A Grounding in Numbers" is a
nice surprise to me. There are many good ideas and a lot of energy. Most of the tracks are
really interesting, with a good balance between writen music and some jamming/ambiance
parts. The songs flow during the album very well. The fact that there isn't a big epic is not
necesarilly negative. Better no epic that a not convincing epic. A great new in this work is that
mixing/production was done with Hugh Paghdam (Gabriel, Collins, Genesis...). The result is a
clear sound but really deep and warm. Everything sounds great: drums, organ, guitar, vocals.
Hammill is doing much more backing vocals that usual with VdGG and that work great in this
album. A fearless great effort!!
Ziggy |
4/5 |
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