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 its 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 its time, describing the album as “a crucial set of recordings in terms of my musical development”.

The uncertainty surrounding the rights of both these original albums prompted Hammill to revisit both works in the studio, reworking and re-recording whilst also using elements of the original material to stunning effect. The finished results are remarkable and demonstrate the strength of the original compositions. No longer destined to be viewed as “a product of their time”, these new 2023 reworkings of In a Foreign Town and Out of Water can be seen as vital recordings in Peter Hammill’s extensive body of work.