Ep. 18: Pawn Hearts - Van der Graaf Generator

“For some reason, it seems like we are the only two people who did not like it.” Destin sums up the official Prog Notes position on the album reviewed in this episode. In the deep recesses of progressive rock lives Van der Graaf Generator’s Pawn Hearts, one of the most critically acclaimed albums by hardcore progophiles across the world. While Destin and Drew air out their grievances against this “masterpiece”, they also cannot help but find amusement in many of the reviews that glorify it in… interesting ways. In this bizarre and hilarious addition, Destin and Drew try to make sense of not only the enigmatic three-track album by VDGG, but also the reviews of fans who hold it in such high esteem. Buckle in for the most buck wild episode of Prog Notes yet.

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**Prog Notes is a podcast dedicated to the genre of progressive rock. Each episode Destin and Drew tackle an album and delve into the different musical compositions, lyrics, and concepts that make it prog rock. They maintain that progressive rock is still very much alive and kicking, whether it be highlighting key moments from the early years or tracking the evolution of the genre to today's more modern groups. With each new episode, these two childhood friends encourage more people to investigate this unique, sometimes forgotten genre of music and find an album or band they can enjoy.