California Brainstorm
74 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock
A sprawling odyssey of psychedelic soundscapes and cosmic themes that defy conventional rock structures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sprawling odyssey of soundscapes
- gradual escalation to climax
- immersive headphone listening experience
- late-night exploration of themes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, immediate tracks
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1977, 'California Brainstorm' came during a period of transition for Hawkwind, following their commercial peak with 'Warrior on the Edge of Time'. This album reflects the band's continued exploration of space rock and their evolving sound, showcasing a blend of improvisation and thematic complexity that marked their live performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Void's End 5:28
- 2 Ejection 5:59
- 3 Brainstorm 8:52
- 4 Out of the Shadows / Eons / Night of the Hawks 18:09
- 5 TV Suicide / Back in the Box / Assassins of Allah 20:14
- 6 Propaganda 1:08
- 7 Reefer Madness 8:30
- 8 Images 6:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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