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Live 1990

Hawkwind · 2002

141 min · 25 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock

A cosmic journey of sprawling, improvisational rock intertwined with haunting melodies and rich sonic textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive cosmic soundscapes
  • dynamic live performance energy
  • wave-like pacing with builds
  • exploratory listening for deep focus
  • haunting melodies throughout journey

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, straightforward tracks
  • seek instant gratification from music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'Live 1990' captures Hawkwind during a resurgence in their long career, following a period of decreased output in the late 1990s. This live album, documenting a performance from 1990, showcases the band's enduring appeal and their commitment to live improvisation, highlighting their unique blend of psychedelic and space rock that first gained popularity in the 1970s.
Stylistic neighbors
Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Karnac Intro 7:16
  • 2 Angels of Death 4:24
  • 3 Void of Golden Light 8:00
  • 4 Ejection 10:52
  • 5 Wings 6:33
  • 6 Out of the Shadows 7:01
  • 7 Snake Dance 2:48
  • 8 Night of the Hawks 5:57
  • 9 The 7th Star 5:43
  • 10 T.V. Suicide 5:15

Disc 2

  • 1 Back in the Box 11:46
  • 2 Assassins of Allah 4:47
  • 3 Images 9:12
  • 4 Lives of Great Men 3:52
  • 5 Void of Golden Light 6:13
  • 6 Out of the Shadows 7:33
  • 7 Snake Dance 3:08
  • 8 Night of the Hawks 4:45
  • 9 The 7th Star 2:48
  • 10 Back in the Box 6:37
  • 11 Utopia 2:19
  • 12 Ejection 6:38
  • 13 Damnation Alley, Part 1 3:49
  • 14 Your Secret’s Safe With Me 1:40
  • 15 Damnation Alley, Part 2 2:31

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