Choose Your Masques: Collectors Series Volume 2
Hawkwind · 1999
85 min · 17 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock
A cosmic journey through sprawling soundscapes, blending progressive rock with psychedelic undertones.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its comprehensive representation of Hawkwind's evolution and influence within the space rock genre. It highlights their ability to remain relevant by revisiting and reinterpreting their classic sound, earning favorable reviews from critics who noted its cohesion and depth.
- Best for
- cosmic journey through soundscapes dynamic exploration with peaks wave-like pacing for immersion
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Choose Your Masques: Collectors Series Volume 2' came during a revitalization phase for Hawkwind as they celebrated their legacy while integrating newer influences. This compilation followed their 1998 album 'Distant Horizons', showcasing both classic tracks and deeper cuts that appealed to long-time fans and new listeners alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Syd Barrett· Ozric Tentacles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Choose Your Masques 5:27
- 2 Coded Languages 5:37
- 3 Magnu Standout 4:39
- 4 Dust of Time 3:28
- 5 Warriors at the Edge of Time 4:07
- 6 Waiting for Tomorrow 5:55
- 7 Angels of Death 6:53
- 8 Psychedelic Warrior Standout 7:24
- 9 Utopia 2:01
- 10 Social Alliance 4:31
Disc 2
- 1 Arrival in Utopia 6:00
- 2 Solitary Mind Games 5:50
- 3 Dream Worker 2:13
- 4 Brainstorm 13:01
- 5 Ejection 2:41
- 6 Shot Down in the Night 2:25
- 7 Master of the Universe Standout 3:31
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