Conversation so far:
When did the band break-up?
Hammill's split with the group was amicable, and Banton, Jackson, and Evans, among others, all contributed to his solo work at various times.
Why did the group split up?
By 1975, the members of the band were ready to work with each other again, and they decided to reform the band.
where did they play their first show upon reuniting?
The reformed band worked at a prolific pace, rehearsing, and touring France before recording three new albums in just 12 months, beginning with Godbluff (October 1975).

Question: Did their new album do good?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Van der Graaf Generator's new album do good?