Room Temperature
Peter Hammill · 1990
145 min · 21 tracks · rock music
Intimate, contemplative rock textures blend with Hammill's distinctively emotive vocal delivery and complex lyrical themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate moments of deep reflection
- slow-burning narratives that unfold
- thought-provoking themes for contemplation
- extended tracks for focused listening
- emotive vocals that resonate deeply
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Room Temperature' was released in 1990, Peter Hammill had established himself as a prominent figure in the UK rock scene, particularly noted for his work with Van der Graaf Generator. This album marked his return to solo work after a five-year hiatus, following the release of 'The Margin'. Hammill's reputation for poetic lyricism and innovative songwriting was solidified with this introspective collection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Van der Graaf Generator· Robert Wyatt· King Crimson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Wave 3:43
- 2 Just Good Friends 5:15
- 3 Vision 4:52
- 4 Time to Run 5:00
- 5 Four Pails 6:42
- 6 The Comet, the Course, the Tail 9:19
- 7 Ophelia 4:20
- 8 Happy Hour 9:14
- 9 If I Could 6:03
- 10 Something About Ysabel's Dance 7:27
- 11 Patient 10:03
Disc 2
- 1 Cat's Eye / Yellow Fever (Running) 6:06
- 2 Skin 5:30
- 3 Hemlock 8:22
- 4 Our Oyster 7:13
- 5 The Unconscious Life 6:02
- 6 After the Show 10:57
- 7 A Way Out 8:46
- 8 The Future Now 4:06
- 9 Traintime 6:40
- 10 Modern 10:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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