Doremi Fasol Latido
Hawkwind · 1972
59 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock
A cosmic journey through heavy riffs and sprawling soundscapes that merge psychedelic rock with progressive ambition.
Top tracks — play these first
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Brainstorm Start here — 'Brainstorm' exemplifies the album's expansive sound with its lengthy instrumental passages and dynamic shifts, embodying the essence of Hawkwind's live energy.
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Space Is Deep — This track captures the ethereal quality of space rock with its haunting vocals and atmospheric instrumentation, highlighting the band's thematic explorations of the cosmos.
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Time We Left This World Today — Fusing philosophical lyrics with a driving rhythm, this song reflects Hawkwind's knack for marrying thought-provoking themes with compelling music.
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Urban Guerilla — With its politically charged lyrics and aggressive tone, 'Urban Guerilla' stands out as a commentary on societal issues, showcasing the band's willingness to engage with contemporary themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and distinct sound but has uneven cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Brainstorm', opens with a heavy guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone for the album.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections, allowing for improvisation and exploration of soundscapes.
- The album includes abrupt transitions between tracks, such as moving from the energetic 'Urban Guerilla' to the more contemplative 'Time We Left This World Today'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- cosmic exploration of sound
- hypnotic riffs for deep focus
- dynamic journey through tracks
- immersive in-order listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone songs
- seek straightforward, immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped establish Hawkwind's identity and influence in space rock.
- Career context
- Released in 1972, Doremi Fasol Latido is Hawkwind's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and In Search of Space. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity within the burgeoning space rock genre, showcasing a more refined sound while still exploring their experimental roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet
Tracklist
- 1 Brainstorm Start here 11:33
- 2 Space Is Deep 6:22
- 3 One Change 0:50
- 4 Lord of Light 6:58
- 5 Down Through the Night 3:04
- 6 Time We Left This World Today 8:43
- 7 The Watcher 4:17
- 8 Urban Guerilla 3:42
- 9 Brainbox Pollution 5:43
- 10 Lord of Light (single version edit) 4:01
- 11 Ejection (previously unreleased version) 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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