In a Foreign Town


In a Foreign Town is the 16th studio album by the English singer-songwriter Peter Hammill. It was originally released in 1988 on Enigma Records, and was subsequently reissued on Hammill's own Fie! label.
Reactions to the album are mixed due largely to the rather dated 1980s rhythm tracks and production. However, others value it highly because it is one of Hammill's most politically engaged albums, covering such topics as apartheid, big business and global politics. "Time to Burn" was a goodbye to Tony Stratton Smith who had died just prior to this.
The song "This Book" is a cover of the song "Abrir y Cerrar" that appeared on the album "Bandido" by the Spanish artist Miguel Bosé, published by CBS in 1986. In this production Peter Hammil is credited as co-writer of other songs.
Last two tracks appear only on CD releases.

Track listing

All tracks written by Peter Hammill; except where indicated

Personnel

  • Peter Hammill – vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion
  • Stuart Gordon – violin on

    Technical

  • Peter Hammill – recording engineer
  • Paul Ridout – engineer, artwork
  • David Lord – mixing
  • Paul Ridout – cover design
  • Armando Gallo, Hilary Hammill – photography