Alien 4
Hawkwind · 1995
66 min · 15 tracks · progressive rock
A cosmic journey marked by pulsating rhythms and ethereal melodies, exploring themes of alienation and extraterrestrial life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Abducted Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Alien (I Am) — This track serves as a centerpiece of the album, merging haunting vocals with intricate instrumentation that encapsulates the overarching themes of identity and otherness.
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Reject Your Human Touch — With its brief yet impactful run time, this track confronts human emotions through stark contrasts in sound, highlighting the album's exploration of alienation.
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Beam Me Up — The infectious energy and catchy chorus make this track a standout, reflecting the playful yet profound nature of the album's narrative on escapism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album explores new sounds while blending traditional Hawkwind elements.
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Alien 4 is Hawkwind's sixteenth studio album, following their comeback effort, Electric Tepee. At this point in their career, the band was experimenting with new sounds while continuing to embrace their space rock roots, showcasing a blend of progressive rock and electronic influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet
Tracklist
- 1 Abducted Start here 2:45
- 2 Alien (I Am) 7:46
- 3 Reject Your Human Touch 2:21
- 4 Blue Skin 7:08
- 5 Beam Me Up 4:11
- 6 Vega 3:51
- 7 Xenomorph 4:52
- 8 Journey 3:12
- 9 Sputnik Stan 7:04
- 10 Kapal 5:11
- 11 Festivals 6:48
- 12 Death Trap 3:57
- 13 Wastelands 1:24
- 14 Are You Losing Your Mind? 2:36
- 15 Space Sex 2:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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