Released 14 years ago this June
ALT
Van der Graaf Generator · 2012
61 min · 14 tracks · progressive rock
Experimental soundscapes intertwine with intricate melodies, showcasing the band's avant-garde approach to progressive rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- wave-like pacing for contemplation
- experimental soundscapes to explore
- immersive headphone detail hunting
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 25, 2012, 'ALT' marked Van der Graaf Generator's first studio album in over a decade, following their 2005 release 'Present'. The band had undergone significant lineup changes and faced various challenges during this hiatus, making 'ALT' a crucial return to form for a band revered in the progressive rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- King Crimson· Genesis· Yes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Earlybird 4:02
- 2 Extractus 1:39
- 3 Sackbutt 1:53
- 4 Colossus 6:36
- 5 Batty Loop 1:14
- 6 Splendid 3:46
- 7 Repeat After Me 7:39
- 8 Elsewhere 4:20
- 9 Here's One I Made Earlier 5:43
- 10 Midnite or So 3:35
- 11 D'Accord 2:29
- 12 Mackerel Ate Them 4:50
- 13 Tuesday, the Riff 2:47
- 14 Dronus 10:38
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