Hawkwind, Friends and Relations
Hawkwind · 1992
38 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock
A cosmic journey blending progressive rock's complexity with psychedelic textures and spacey atmospheres.
Why this album works
'Friends and Relations' is notable for its collaboration-driven format, bringing together members of Hawkwind and other musicians from related projects. The album reflects the band's influence on the evolving progressive and psychedelic rock scenes, even garnering positive reviews for its ambitious sound despite not charting highly.
- Best for
- steady cosmic exploration vibes engaging narrative flow throughout peaks of sonic intensity
- Context
- When 'Friends and Relations' was released in 1992, Hawkwind was in a transitional phase, having gone through multiple lineup changes since their formation in 1969. This album came as a follow-up to their previous effort, 'Chronicle of the Black Sword' (1985), and showcased the band's enduring legacy in the space rock genre while exploring collaborations with various artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Syd Barrett· Ozric Tentacles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Earth Calling Standout 2:58
- 2 We Do It Standout 10:18
- 3 Spirit of the Age Standout 5:56
- 4 The Changing 3:26
- 5 Phone Home Elliot 2:36
- 6 Work 3:42
- 7 The Man With the Golden Arm 3:53
- 8 Motherless Children 5:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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