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.
The album has not proved popular with some of Hammill's fans, 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.

Track listing

All tracks written by Peter Hammill; except where indicated
  1. "Hemlock"
  2. "Invisible Ink"
  3. "Sci-Finance "
  4. "This Book"
  5. "Time to Burn"
  6. "Auto"
  7. "Vote Brand X"
  8. "Sun City Nightlife"
  9. "The Play's the Thing"
  10. "Under Cover Names"
The CD version contained two extra tracks:
  2. "Smile"
  4. "Time to Burn "

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