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...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.

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

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