Typical
Peter Hammill · 1999
135 min · 19 tracks · rock music
A contemplative blend of intricate melodies and introspective lyrics, merging rock with a theatrical flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective reflections on life
- patient unfolding of narratives
- theatrical storytelling with depth
- long-form tracks for immersion
- contemplative listening for solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- preference for short songs
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'Typical' marks Peter Hammill's return after a five-year hiatus since his previous studio album, 'Fireships'. This period saw Hammill exploring more personal themes, reflecting on his experiences and evolving artistry. The album showcases his continued evolution as a solo artist steeped in progressive rock influences.
- 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 My Room 7:30
- 2 Curtains 6:05
- 3 Just Good Friends 4:54
- 4 Too Many of My Yesterdays 4:23
- 5 Vision 4:31
- 6 Time to Burn 5:08
- 7 The Comet, the Course, the Tail 9:12
- 8 I Will Find You 3:55
- 9 Ophelia 4:13
- 10 Given Time 4:45
- 11 Modern 9:29
Disc 2
- 1 Time for a Change 4:14
- 2 Patient 8:43
- 3 Stranger Still 5:51
- 4 Our Oyster 5:46
- 5 Shell 4:44
- 6 A Way Out 9:06
- 7 Traintime 6:09
- 8 The Future Now 26:32
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