Typical cover

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.

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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