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.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its experimental nature and inclusion of tracks like 'Reefer Madness', which faced scrutiny but also garnered attention for its boldness. It reached number 18 on the UK Albums Chart, reflecting Hawkwind's growing influence within the progressive rock scene during the mid-1970s.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied intensity cosmic exploration of soundscapes wave-like pacing for immersion
- 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· Syd Barrett· Ozric Tentacles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reefer Madness Standout 6:02
- 2 Steppenwolf Standout 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 Standout 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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