Released 50 years ago this August
Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music
Hawkwind · 1976
47 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock
Psychedelic textures intertwine with progressive rhythms, creating a cosmic journey through sound and imagination.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- cosmic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing for immersion
- imaginative themes and narratives
- headphone detail hunting
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward, instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1976, Hawkwind was solidifying its status in the space rock genre with 'Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music', their sixth studio album. Following the success of 'Warrior on the Edge of Time', this album further explored their experimental sounds while featuring a mix of both new and returning band members, indicating a phase of artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reefer Madness 6:02
- 2 Steppenwolf 9:46
- 3 City of Lagoons 5:08
- 4 The Aubergine That Ate Rangoon 3:37
- 5 Kerb Crawler 3:45
- 6 Kadu Flyer 5:06
- 7 Chronoglide Skyway 5:03
- 8 Dream of Isis 2:50
- 9 Back on the Street 2:57
- 10 Honky Dorky 3:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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