It Is the Business of the Future to Be Dangerous
Hawkwind · 1993
63 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock
Psychedelic rock textures blend with progressive rhythms and politically charged lyrics, reflecting a tumultuous era.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of themes wave-like pacing with shifts politically charged reflections
- Context
- Released in 1993, 'It Is the Business of the Future to Be Dangerous' marked a period of transition for Hawkwind, coming after their 1990 album 'Space Bandits'. This album saw the band embracing more overt political themes while exploring new sonic territories, a shift that showcased their enduring relevance in the evolving music landscape.
- If you like
- progressive rock, psychedelic rock, space rock
It Is the Business of the Future to Be Dangerous is an album by Hawkwind, released in 1993. Psychedelic rock textures blend with progressive rhythms and politically charged lyrics, reflecting a tumultuous era. The album's title track and its exploration of controversial subjects like Tibet garnered attention both critically and within activist circles. While not chart-topping, it reinforced Hawkwind's status as a band willing to tackle provocative issues, influencing subsequent artists within the space rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does It Is the Business of the Future to Be Dangerous sound like?
Psychedelic rock textures blend with progressive rhythms and politically charged lyrics, reflecting a tumultuous era. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes It Is the Business of the Future to Be Dangerous by Hawkwind notable?
The album's title track and its exploration of controversial subjects like Tibet garnered attention both critically and within activist circles. While not chart-topping, it reinforced Hawkwind's status as a band willing to tackle provocative issues, influencing subsequent artists within the space rock genre. Released in 1993, 'It Is the Business of the Future to Be Dangerous' marked a period of transition for Hawkwind, coming after their 1990 album 'Space Bandits'. This album saw the band embracing more overt political themes while exploring new sonic territories, a shift that showcased their enduring relevance in the evolving music landscape.
Who is It Is the Business of the Future to Be Dangerous for?
It Is the Business of the Future to Be Dangerous works well if you're into dynamic exploration of themes, wave-like pacing with shifts and politically charged reflections.
How many songs are on It Is the Business of the Future to Be Dangerous?
It Is the Business of the Future to Be Dangerous has 12 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It Is the Business of the Future to Be Dangerous Standout 6:26
- 2 Space Is Their (Palestine) 11:46
- 3 Tibet Is Not China (Part 1) Standout 3:39
- 4 Tibet Is Not China (Part 2) 3:20
- 5 Let Barking Dogs Lie 9:01
- 6 Wave Upon Wave 3:12
- 7 Letting in the Past 2:53
- 8 The Camera That Could Lie 4:55
- 9 3 or 4 Erections in the Course of a Night 2:03
- 10 Techno Tropic Zone Exists Standout 4:31
- 11 Gimme Shelter 5:33
- 12 Avante 6:02
Release Date
January 1, 1993
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
63 min 27 sec
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