Dawn Explosion
Captain Beyond · 1977
38 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A cosmic journey blending hard rock with progressive and psychedelic elements, invoking a sense of otherworldly exploration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- cosmic exploration through soundscapes
- interludes enhancing thematic flow
- engaging narratives with immersive depth
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike longer song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1977, 'Dawn Explosion' was Captain Beyond's third album, following their self-titled debut and the sophomore effort 'Sufficiently Breathless'. At this point, the band was navigating lineup changes and evolving their sound, aiming to carve a niche within the progressive rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mothers of Invention· Blue Öyster Cult· Deep Purple
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Do or Die 3:38
- 2 Icarus 4:17
- 3 Sweet Dreams 5:29
- 4 Fantasy 6:02
- 5 Breath of Fire, Part 1: A Speck Within a Sphere 3:04
- 6 Breath of Fire, Part 2: Alone in the Cosmos 3:15
- 7 If You Please 4:13
- 8 Midnight Memories 4:00
- 9 Space Interlude 0:52
- 10 Oblivion 2:13
- 11 Space Reprise 0:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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