The Fall of the House of Usher

by Peter Hammill

The Fall of the House of Usher cover art

Adapting Edgar Allan Poe's classic gothic tale, the former Van der Graaf Generator frontman composed this ambitious, synthesizer-heavy rock opera. The dense, theatrical arrangements showcase his distinctive vocal delivery and lifelong fascination with dark, literary themes.

Genres

  • Rock Opera
  • Art Rock
  • Classical Crossover

Tracklist

  1. An Unenviable Role
  2. That Must Be The House
  3. Architecture
  4. The Sleeper
  5. One Thing At A Time
  6. I Shun The Light
  7. Leave This House
  8. Dreaming
  9. A Chronic Catalepsy
  10. The Herbalist
  11. The Evil That Is Done
  12. Five Years Ago
  13. It's Over Now
  14. An Influence
  15. No Rot
  16. She Is Dead
  17. Beating Of The Heart
  18. The Haunted Palace
  19. I Dared Not Speak
  20. She Comes Towards The Door
  21. The Fall