All Aboard the Skylark
Hawkwind · 2019
91 min · 20 tracks · progressive rock
Cosmic soundscapes blend with heavy riffs and contemplative lyrics, creating an immersive journey through time and space.
Top tracks — play these first
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Flesh Fondue Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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All Aboard the Skylark — The title track serves as a manifesto for the album, encapsulating its themes of exploration and adventure with evocative imagery and engaging rhythms.
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We Are Not Dead… Only Sleeping — This track reflects on mortality and existence, combining philosophical lyrics with a driving beat that reinforces the band's trademark sound.
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65 Million Years Ago — Through its narrative about prehistoric times, this song showcases Hawkwind's storytelling ability, merging history with their cosmic aesthetic.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- cosmic storytelling through sound
- wave-like pacing for exploration
- immersive listening for deep focus
- thought-provoking themes and narratives
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance after a quiet period in the band's career.
- Career context
- Released in early 2019, All Aboard the Skylark marked Hawkwind's return after a period of relative quiet since their previous album, The Machine Stops in 2018. The band continued to explore their signature space rock sound while incorporating modern elements, showcasing their resilience and ability to adapt over decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Flesh Fondue Start here 5:03
- 2 Nets of Space 3:03
- 3 Last Man on Earth 5:01
- 4 We Are Not Dead… Only Sleeping 3:21
- 5 All Aboard the Skylark 5:25
- 6 65 Million Years Ago 4:11
- 7 In the Beginning 2:00
- 8 The Road to… 5:13
- 9 The Fantasy of Faldum 9:14
Disc 2
- 1 Psi Power 5:15
- 2 Hymn to the Sun 2:49
- 3 The Watcher 4:54
- 4 Generator Door 0:41
- 5 Micro Man 5:08
- 6 Intro the Night 2:11
- 7 Down Through the Night 6:12
- 8 Flying Doctor 5:46
- 9 Get Yourself Together 7:00
- 10 Ascent of Man 5:04
- 11 We Took the Wrong Step Years Ago 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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