Atomhenge 76 cover

Atomhenge 76

Hawkwind · 2000

84 min · 14 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock

A cosmic journey through layered melodies and rhythmically expansive soundscapes that evoke a sense of infinite exploration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of soundscapes
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • cosmic journey through melodies
  • immersive listening for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Atomhenge 76' marked Hawkwind's resurgence after several years of fluctuating popularity. This album, their first since the late 1990s, reflected a renewed creative energy and reestablished their presence in the progressive rock scene, following the release of 'Space Bandits' (1990) and a decade of lineup changes.
Stylistic neighbors
Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Intro 1:18
  • 2 Reefer Madness 6:05
  • 3 Paradox 4:23
  • 4 Chronoglide Skyway 5:56
  • 5 Hassan I Sahba 5:56
  • 6 Brainstorm 8:53
  • 7 Wind of Change 4:09

Disc 2

  • 1 Instrumental 1:15
  • 2 Steppenwolf 11:14
  • 3 Uncle Sam's on Mars 7:36
  • 4 Time for Sale 10:38
  • 5 Back on the Street 5:16
  • 6 Sonic Attack 6:27
  • 7 Kerb Crawler 5:34

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata