Why It Matters

I bought this album out of the cutout bin when I was a kid because I thought it must be some kind of Mick Fleetwood rarity. Man, was I wrong, thank goodness.

Peter Hammill was the brains behind the truly legendary Van der Graaf Generator, and stumbling onto his work was a bit like discovering Robert Wyatt, Phillip Glass, or Laurie Anderson. He’s one of those rare musicians who can blend art with a hook. You might not always get it, but I promise you Hammill’s work will always interest you.

The Future Now will run you around ten bucks, and if you like to be challenged it will be ten dollars well spent. Happy hunting.