Is Into the Woods a good place to start with Hawkwind?

Yes, Into the Woods is recommended as a starting point for new Hawkwind listeners. Psychedelic soundscapes interweave with progressive rock elements, creating an immersive journey through nature and the cosmos. Released in 2017, Into the Woods is Hawkwind's twenty-ninth studio album, showcasing their continued evolution in sound after over four decades in the industry. Following a period of lineup changes and experimentation with new musical directions, this album reflects a mature yet adventurous approach that builds on their legacy of space rock.

Who is Into the Woods for?

Into the Woods works well if you're into kaleidoscopic sound explorations, wave-like pacing with dynamics and immersive journeys through themes.

How many songs are on Into the Woods?

Into the Woods has 13 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.

Into the Woods

Hawkwind · 2017

63 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock

Psychedelic soundscapes interweave with progressive rock elements, creating an immersive journey through nature and the cosmos.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Into the Woods Start here — The title track sets the tone for the album, blending ethereal melodies with evocative lyrics that invite listeners into a mystical experience.
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Space Ship Blues — This track captures Hawkwind's signature blend of psychedelic rock and space themes, combining introspective lyrics with an expansive sonic landscape.
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Magic Mushroom — A lengthy exploration of sound and rhythm, this track embodies the band's experimental spirit, pushing boundaries while celebrating their roots in psychedelia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

kaleidoscopic sound explorations
wave-like pacing with dynamics
immersive journeys through themes
ethereal soundscapes for reflection
for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you

seeking instant gratification
prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued evolution and relevance in sound after decades in the industry.
Career context: Released in 2017, Into the Woods is Hawkwind's twenty-ninth studio album, showcasing their continued evolution in sound after over four decades in the industry. Following a period of lineup changes and experimentation with new musical directions, this album reflects a mature yet adventurous approach that builds on their legacy of space rock.
Stylistic neighbors: Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet