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View Poll Results: Do you like Van Der Graaf Generator?
Yes, I absolutely love them 3 21.43%
Yes, I`ve heard of them, and they`re OK 2 14.29%
I`ve heard of them, but I don`t like their music 2 14.29%
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Old 04-29-2006, 01:56 PM
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Pawn Hearts, Godbluff, H to He, all excellent albums. But after listening to Still Life 4 times today I have to say this album is probably their best.
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Not to forget World Record which is excellent also. Well, I didn't forget it earlier I just hadn't heard it at the time. Still Life is still my favourite.


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Well, the thing is that I don't have a favourite VdGG album, I tend to focus more on individual songs. Listening to a whole album of them tends to be a bit difficult for me. For example, I start listening to "H to HE" and I really enjoy it up to "Lost" and "Pioneers Over C" which I find to be a bit over the top; but the first three songs are wonderful. Then, in "Pawn Hearts", I love "Lemmings" but I find the rest of the album a bit hard to listen to.

So, I made a double CD compilation with my favourite songs and this is what I listen to mostly.
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a van der graff generator is the big thing with two metal balls next to eachother it's used for generating large electrostatic charge separations / fields / voltages whichever you prefer.
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Pawn Hearts is excellent.
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I gave them a listen, but have to admit they're not my cup of tea.
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Over the top prog rock is not for everyone. Being over the top yourself like I am is usually a start.
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Being over the top yourself like I am is usually a start.

It certainly helps.
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a van der graff generator is the big thing with two metal balls next to eachother it's used for generating large electrostatic charge separations / fields / voltages whichever you prefer.
It is. This thing has inspired the band too.
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My favourite albums are:
1. Godbluff
2. Least We Can Do Is Wave to Each Other
3. H to He, Who Am the Only One
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