Pawn Hearts

Van der Graaf Generator

Pawn Hearts

RELEASED: October 01, 1971
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Lemmings (Including Cog) 11:39 2. Man-Erg 10:21 3. A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers: A) Eyewitness - B) Pictures/Lighthouse - C) Eyewitness - D) S.H.M. - E) Presence of the Light - F) Kosmos Tours - G) (Custard's) Last Stand - H) The Clot Thickens - I) Lands End (Sineline) - J) We Go Now 23:05
Historical Archive
Pawn Hearts is the third studio album by the British progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator, released in 1971. The album features a complex sound characterized by Peter Hammill's distinctive vocals, intricate lyrics, and the band's use of organ, saxophone, and unconventional song structures. The music blends elements of rock, jazz, and classical influences, creating a unique and atmospheric listening experience. Over the years, Pawn Hearts has gained a cult following and is often regarded as a masterpiece of the progressive rock genre, noted for its ambitious compositions such as 'A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers' and 'Lemmings'.