Merlin Atmos
Merlin Atmos: Live Performances 2013 is a live album by English progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator, released in February 2015. The album was recorded during the band's European tour in June 2013 and includes a full onstage performance of the suite "A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers", originally recorded for Pawn Hearts in 1971. In addition to the regular version of the album, a special edition containing an extra CD called "Bonus Atmos" and a vinyl version including just the two long suites ("Flight" and "A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers") were also issued.
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| Released | 2 February 2015 | |||
| Recorded | June 2013 | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock | |||
| Length | 45:35 (vinyl) 70:59 (CD) 142:12 (Special edition) | |||
| Label | Esoteric Antenna | |||
| Producer | Van der Graaf Generator | |||
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Merlin Atmos: Live Performances 2013 is a live album by English progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator, released in February 2015.[1][2] The album was recorded during the band's European tour in June 2013 and includes a full onstage performance of the suite "A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers", originally recorded for Pawn Hearts in 1971.[3]
In addition to the regular version of the album, a special edition containing an extra CD called "Bonus Atmos" and a vinyl version including just the two long suites ("Flight" and "A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers") were also issued.
Track listing
[edit]All tracks written by Peter Hammill except where noted.
Regular album
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Studio release | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Flight" | A Black Box (1980)* | 21:30 | |
| 2. | "Lifetime" | Trisector (2008) | 5:11 | |
| 3. | "All That Before" | Hammill, Hugh Banton, Guy Evans | Trisector (2008) | 7:46 |
| 4. | "Bunsho" | Hammill, Banton, Evans | A Grounding in Numbers (2011) | 5:48 |
| 5. | "A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers" | Hammill, Banton, Evans, David Jackson | Pawn Hearts (1971) | 24:05 |
| 6. | "Gog" | In Camera (1974)* | 6:39 |
Bonus Atmos
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Studio release | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Interference Patterns" | Hammill, Banton, Evans | Trisector (2008) | 4:28 |
| 2. | "Over the Hill" | Hammill, Banton, Evans | Trisector (2008) | 12:36 |
| 3. | "Your Time Starts Now" | Hammill, Banton, Evans | A Grounding in Numbers (2011) | 4:14 |
| 4. | "Scorched Earth" | Hammill, Jackson | Godbluff (1975) | 10:14 |
| 5. | "Meurglys III, The Songwriter's Guild" | World Record (1976) | 15:24 | |
| 6. | "Man-Erg" | Pawn Hearts (1971) | 11:30 | |
| 7. | "Childlike Faith in Childhood's End" | Still Life (1976) | 12:37 |
(*) Peter Hammill solo album.
Vinyl
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Flight"
| Hammill | 21:30 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers
| Hammill, Banton, Evans, Jackson | 24:05 |
Personnel
[edit]- Van der Graaf Generator
- Peter Hammill – vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Hugh Banton – organ, bass pedals
- Guy Evans – drums
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[4] | 23 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[5] | 12 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Merlin Atmos". SofaSound. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- ^ "Van Der Graaf Generator melden sich mit Live-Album zurück". Rolling Stone (in German). 2 February 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- ^ "Van der Graaf Generator - Merlin Atmos: Live Performances 2013 (2015)". Cherry Red Records. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 8/2/2015 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart on 8/2/2015 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Van der Graaf Generator - Merlin Atmos: Live Performances 2013 (2015) album review, credits & releases at AllMusic.com
- Van der Graaf Generator - Merlin Atmos: Live Performances 2013 (2015) album releases & credits at Discogs.com
- Van der Graaf Generator - Merlin Atmos: Live Performances 2013 (2015) album credits & user reviews at ProgArchives.com
- Van der Graaf Generator - Merlin Atmos: Live Performances 2013 (2015) album to be listened as stream at Spotify.com
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