Fool's Mate
Peter Hammill · 1971
62 min · 17 tracks · rock music
A tapestry of introspective lyrics and eclectic instrumentation that hints at progressive rock's emerging complexity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective lyrics for deep thinking
- varied track lengths keep engagement
- mellow vibes for reflective moments
- demos offer a raw experience
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1971, 'Fool's Mate' was Peter Hammill's debut solo album, following his work with the band Van der Graaf Generator. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from collaborative efforts into a more personal exploration of songwriting and sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Van der Graaf Generator· Robert Wyatt· King Crimson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Imperial Zeppelin 3:38
- 2 Candle 4:16
- 3 Happy 2:36
- 4 Solitude 4:56
- 5 Vision 3:13
- 6 Re-Awakening 4:01
- 7 Sunshine 3:56
- 8 Child 4:25
- 9 Summer Song in the Autumn 2:13
- 10 Viking 4:43
- 11 The Birds 3:38
- 12 I Once Wrote Some Poems 2:57
- 13 Re-Awakening (demo) 4:36
- 14 Summer Song in the Autumn (demo) 2:50
- 15 The Birds (demo) 3:23
- 16 Sunshine (demo) 3:54
- 17 Happy (demo) 2:49
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