My words are spiders upon the page,
they spin out faith, hope and reason -
but are they meet and just, or only dust
gathering about my chair?
World Record
Originally released in 1976. Bonus tracks were added for the 2005 re-release.
It was the last album recorded by the classic line-up of the band until their 2005 reunion.
All songs written by Peter Hammill, except where noted
1. When She Comes
2. A Place to Survive
3. Masks
4. Meurglys III (The Songwriters Guild) (2005 Digital Remaster)
5. Wondering (Banton /Hammill)
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Bonus tracks:
6. When She Comes (BBC)
7. Masks (BBC)
All lyrics by Peter Hammill
Peter Hammill - vox, Meurglys III and Wassistderpunktenbacker
Hugh Banton - organs, bass pedals and guitars, mellotron, piano
Guy Evans - drums and percussion
David Jackson - alto, tenor & soprano saxophones and accoutrements, & flute (all in The Grotto)
Produced by Van der Graaf Generator
Engineered by Pat Moran
Recorded and mixed at Rockfield Studios 1&2 between May 10-30, 1976,
Sleeve design by A. D. Design
Art direction by Frank Sansom
All songs published by Static Music Ltd.
© 1976 Charisma Records Ltd

