PETER HAMMILL - CHAMELEON IN THE SHADOW UK Press VAN DER GRAAF VDGG
Sold Date:
May 19, 2019
Start Date:
May 12, 2019
Final Price:
£16.50
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PETER HAMMILL -
Chameleon in the Shadow of the Night
CHARISMA
Mad Hatter label
CAS 1067
1st UK Press
1973
Machined matrices: 1Y//1 and 2Y//1.
It is extremely rare to unearth this Peter Hammill LP !!! It has the textured gatefold sleeve.
Boasting much stronger compositions than the preceding Fools Mate, Chameleon in the Shadow of the Night is regarded as one of Peter Hammill's best albums. Although Hammill is still in piano/acoustic guitar mode, the passion in his vocals is nearly unparalleled. But what separated Hammill from other early-'70s folk-rockers was that he had a knack for injecting art rock into his compositions and singing his mellow songs in a rough (rather expectedly laid-back) style. The opening track "German Overalls" could be compared to David Bowie's early acoustic period, as well as "What's It Worth" (the latter containing flute work that complements Hammill's acoustic strumming nicely). But Hammill successfully slips back into rock territory with "Rock and Rôle," which contains some great, dirty sax work. The album's production is very straightforward (nearly without any studio enhancement), which helps bring out the intensity of Hammill's stark arrangements. Chameleon in the Shadow of the Night could fall into the concept album category, since the theme of growing old seems to be repeated throughout.
!!!!GETTING REALLY HARD TO FIND!!! Most have been bought up by collectors!! This is hardly offered these days!!
Vinyl: VG . I first played for a general listen and a second time for a more detailed observation. I have played it on my very revealing Linn/Sondek/B&W/Rotel set-up and it sounded great. The whole LP sounds absolutely great and plays well with just a couple of light clicks on side B track 3 light static background noise at times!! it has a couple of wispy hairlines on each side, none deep and these do not impact on the audio Of course, NO skips, NO jumps.
Gatefold Sleeve: VG+. A gorgeous textured gatefold sleeve without any creases or writing. The spine is 100% legible. there is no writing or damage or anything else untoward. the inside gatefold is likewise fantastic with all lyrics and credits. The opening is super crisp, there is barely any storage wear at all . It has a small tear on the opening to the rear in the centre about 3cm. An LP that is rarely ever seen these days and possibly one of the last ever opportunities to achieve a copy in this great condition. The colours are just gorgeous!
***This is a unique prime investment opportunity!!! This album will only go up in value until no longer affordable for the average collector. Finding this album in any condition at all is nearly impossible!!! This is a great and seriously collectable super album!! You will buy into a piece of prog core history.***
***This is a unique prime investment opportunity!!! Finding this album in any condition at all is nearly impossible!!! This is a great and seriously collectible super album!! You will buy into a piece of prog core history.***
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