A score years ago, when Peter Hammill issued “Incoherence” to critical acclaim, it seemed like his usual pun, because the pieces on that language-focused album were linked together to flow rather coherently – quite fittingly for a CD-only release. The artist wasn’t too happy with how it sounded, yet a heart attack prevented him from exploring further possibilities – and those possibilities became necessary when Peter began pondering a vinyl variant of the record, which would require at least one split and, thus, a bit of remixing. Then, remixing became an idea onto itself because Hammill felt he could improve the original sonic template; more so, he also decided to try and turn the platter into a collection of individual songs.
And that’s what VdGG fans will be able to hear on November 8th on the album’s expanded edition: the new continuous mix and the songs’ version where David Jackson Stuart Gordon’s contributions shine brighter than ever. No old mix, though, so there’s no need to get rid of previously purchased discs.
Incoherence
CD 1 – The Continuous Mix:
1. When Language Corrodes
2. Babel
3. Logodaedalus
4. Like Perfume
5. Your Word
6. Always And A Day
7. Cretans Always Lie
8. All Greek
9. Call That A Conversation?
10. The Meanings Changed
11. Converse
12. Gone Ahead
13. Power Of Speech
14. If Language Explodes
CD 2 – The Songs:
1-14 – as on CD 1
