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Present

Van der Graaf Generator · 2005

102 min · 16 tracks · progressive rock

A labyrinthine exploration of sound, weaving intricate melodies with dark lyrical themes and progressive rock complexity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • contemplative late-night reflections

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Present' marked Van der Graaf Generator's first studio album in 30 years following their breakup in the late 1970s. The album showcases a band reuniting to explore fresh sonic territories while maintaining their signature progressive rock identity.
Stylistic neighbors
King Crimson· Genesis· Yes

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Every Bloody Emperor 7:03
  • 2 Boleas Panic 6:50
  • 3 Nutter Alert 6:11
  • 4 Abandon Ship! 5:07
  • 5 In Babelsberg 5:30
  • 6 On the Beach 6:48

Disc 2

  • 1 Vulcan Meld 7:19
  • 2 Double Bass 6:33
  • 3 Slo Moves 6:24
  • 4 Architectural Hair 8:55
  • 5 Spanner 5:02
  • 6 Crux 5:50
  • 7 Manuelle 7:51
  • 8 ’Eavy Mate 3:50
  • 9 Homage to Teo 4:45
  • 10 The Price of Admission 8:48

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