Hawkwind
Hawkwind · 1970
57 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock
A cosmic journey through psychedelic realms, merging heavy riffs with ethereal soundscapes and poetic musings.
Why this album works
- Best for
- cosmic journey through soundscapes dynamic peaks and valleys immersive headphone experience
- Context
- Released on August 14, 1970, 'Hawkwind' marks the band's debut album, establishing them as pioneers of space rock. At this point in their career, they were still forming their identity, blending progressive rock with experimental sounds that would later define their genre.
- If you like
- progressive rock, psychedelic rock, space rock
Hawkwind is an album by Hawkwind, released in 1970. A cosmic journey through psychedelic realms, merging heavy riffs with ethereal soundscapes and poetic musings. This album is significant as it laid the groundwork for the space rock movement, influencing numerous artists in the genre. It received a positive critical reception, with many noting its innovative sound and imaginative themes, which helped to carve out a niche for Hawkwind in the early 1970s music scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hawkwind sound like?
A cosmic journey through psychedelic realms, merging heavy riffs with ethereal soundscapes and poetic musings. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Hawkwind by Hawkwind notable?
This album is significant as it laid the groundwork for the space rock movement, influencing numerous artists in the genre. It received a positive critical reception, with many noting its innovative sound and imaginative themes, which helped to carve out a niche for Hawkwind in the early 1970s music scene. Released on August 14, 1970, 'Hawkwind' marks the band's debut album, establishing them as pioneers of space rock. At this point in their career, they were still forming their identity, blending progressive rock with experimental sounds that would later define their genre.
Who is Hawkwind for?
Hawkwind works well if you're into cosmic journey through soundscapes, dynamic peaks and valleys and immersive headphone experience.
How many songs are on Hawkwind?
Hawkwind has 11 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hurry On Sundown Standout 5:01
- 2 The Reason Is? 3:30
- 3 Be Yourself Standout 8:06
- 4 Paranoia, Part 1 1:09
- 5 Paranoia, Part 2 4:09
- 6 Seeing It as You Really Are Standout 10:48
- 7 Mirror of Illusion 7:08
- 8 Bring It On Home 3:17
- 9 Hurry On Sundown Standout 5:05
- 10 Kiss of the Velvet Whip 5:27
- 11 Cymbaline 4:04
Release Date
August 14, 1970
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
57 min 49 sec
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