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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.

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

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