BACK STORY: HAVING VISIONS

● Charisma’s Tony Stratton Smith once said Van Der Graaf Generator summoned a demon during the Pawn Hearts writing recording sessions at his 16th century home, Luxford House. Yes, it’s a joke, but listening to Stephen Tayler’s new stereo and 5:1 mixes you do feel you’re not alone, largely because he has picked out extra vocals, flute parts and sax lines that haven’t been heard since the original recording.