...All That Might Have Been...
Peter Hammill · 2014
47 min · 21 tracks · rock music
Introspective and minimalist, Hammill's sound intertwines fragile vocals with poignant piano melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of quiet reflection
- short tracks for quick engagement
- poignant melodies for emotional resonance
- fragile vocals inviting close listening
- sparse arrangements enhancing lyrical depth
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer lengthy musical explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2014, Peter Hammill released ...All That Might Have Been... as his first album in over five years, following his 2009 album, Thin Air. This period marked a time of reflection for Hammill, revisiting themes of memory and loss while further exploring his minimalist compositional style. The album represents a continuation of his long-standing solo career after his earlier work with Van der Graaf Generator.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Van der Graaf Generator· Robert Wyatt· King Crimson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In Overview 2:49
- 2 The Last Time 1:42
- 3 Never Wanted 2:17
- 4 As for Him 1:53
- 5 Nowhere Special 1:38
- 6 Piper Smile 1:13
- 7 Wanted to Belong 1:53
- 8 This Might.… 1:51
- 9 Inklings, Darling 3:31
- 10 Be Careful 1:39
- 11 Alien Clock 5:53
- 12 Drifting Through 2:16
- 13 Washed Up 2:08
- 14 Rumpled Sheets 3:02
- 15 Fool-Proof 1:50
- 16 Can't Get Home 1:48
- 17 Washed Away 1:41
- 18 Back Road 2:13
- 19 The Line Goes Dead 2:02
- 20 He Turns Away 1:59
- 21 Hooks 2:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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