Blood of the Earth
Hawkwind · 2010
59 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock
A cosmic journey through progressive and psychedelic soundscapes, blending heavy riffs with ethereal melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blood of the Earth — The title track encapsulates the album's central themes, merging urgent lyrics about environmental concerns with a driving musical pulse that showcases Hawkwind's signature style.
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Seahawks Start here — Opening with expansive soundscapes, this track sets a cosmic tone for the album while featuring hypnotic rhythms and layered instrumentation that exemplify the band's evolution.
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Prometheus — With its haunting vocals and complex arrangements, this song reflects on mythological themes, serving as a standout example of Hawkwind's ability to blend narrative with intricate musicianship.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with ambient sections, showcasing both classic and contemporary elements of Hawkwind's sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy riff in 'Seahawks' that sets a driving pace, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more ambient textures.
- Several tracks feature layered vocals and harmonies, creating a rich soundscape that contrasts with the heavier instrumental sections.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, introducing more introspective themes and ethereal melodies, which alters the overall momentum of the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in the band's later years.
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Blood of the Earth marked Hawkwind's first studio album in five years, following the live album, Take Me to Your Leader. This period saw the band reflecting on their legacy while exploring new sonic territories, continuing their role as pioneers of space rock in a modern context.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet
Tracklist
- 1 Seahawks Start here 6:14
- 2 Blood of the Earth 2:59
- 3 Wraith 6:07
- 4 Green Machine 4:04
- 5 Inner Visions 4:29
- 6 Sweet Obsession 4:45
- 7 Comfey Chair 4:54
- 8 Prometheus 5:48
- 9 You’d Better Believe It 7:11
- 10 Sentinel 6:03
- 11 Starshine 7:11
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