This 2CD set features new reworkings of two of Peter's landmark albums originally released in 1988 and 1990 respectively. 'In a Foreign Town / Out of Water 2023' is a new project by Peter Hammill. Which features new reworkings of two of Peter's landmark albums originally released in 1988 and 1990 respectively. 'In a Foreign Town' was released in it's original form in 1988 to critical praise and featured material with a political edge and saw Hammill explore the use of MIDI technology in the studio and featured contributions from violinist Stuart Gordon. 'Out of Water' was a slight change in direction, featuring a more band orientated approach with contributions and featuring a more confident approach from Peter with regards to mastering the studio technology of the day. Over the years the reaction to the original versions of both albums has mixed, with some fans praising the material but finding the 80s production style not to their taste. Peter has referred to 'In a Foreign Town' as having strong songs but having a production style of it's time, describing the album as "a crucial set of recordings in terms of my musical development".

Tracklist:

Hemlock
Invisible Ink
Sci-Finance (Revisited)
This Book
Time to Burn
Auto
Vote Brand X
Sun City Nightlife
The Play's the Thing
Under Cover Names
Smile
Time to Burn (instrumental)
Evidently Goldfish
Not the Man
No Moon in the Water
Our Oyster
Something About Ysabel's Dance
Green Fingers
On the Surface
A Way Out

UPC: 5013929480230
Label: Esoteric
Release Date: 11.24.23
Format: CD

Peter Hammill - In A Foreign Town / Out Of Water 2023 (Uk) (CD)