Album: Loops & Reels by Peter Hammill (1983)
Genre: Progressive Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: Loops and Reels is an album by Peter Hammill, originally released on cassette on Fie! Records in June 1983. On the back cover it says: "Two songs, two dance pieces, four near instrumentals." (The sum is eight, although there are only seven tracks on the album.)

Artist Background: Peter Joseph Andrew Hammill (born 5 November 1948) is an English singer-songwriter, and a founding member of the progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator. Most noted for his vocal abilities, his main instruments are guitar and piano. He also acts as a record producer for his own recordings, and occasionally for other artists. Hammill's solo career has coexisted with Van der Graaf Generator's activities. The band was offered a contract by Mercury Records in 1968, that only Hammill signed.... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Progressive Rock, Rock/Pop, 1980s, Album

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Loops and Reels is an album by Peter Hammill, originally released on cassette on Fie! Records in June 1983. On the back cover it says: "Two songs, two dance pieces, four near instrumentals." (The sum is eight, although there are only seven tracks on the album.)

Loops & Reels

Peter Hammill

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