In Camera cover

In Camera

Peter Hammill · 1974

47 min · 7 tracks · rock music

An introspective journey merging complex narratives with Hammill's haunting vocals and intricate piano arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • introspective and contemplative moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1974, 'In Camera' was Peter Hammill's fourth solo album, following his critically acclaimed record 'Chameleon in the Shadow of the Night.' At this point in his career, Hammill had established himself as a formidable solo artist after leaving the band Van der Graaf Generator, showcasing a more personal and experimental approach to songwriting.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ferret and Featherbird 3:42
  • 2 (No More) The Sub-Mariner 5:46
  • 3 Tapeworm 4:19
  • 4 Again 3:36
  • 5 Faint-Heart and the Sermon 6:42
  • 6 The Comet, The Course, The Tail 6:02
  • 7 Gog Magog (In Bromine Chambers) 17:27

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