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Live Chronicles

Hawkwind

76 min · 23 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock

A cosmic odyssey blending progressive rock's complexity with psychedelic textures and evocative storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • evocative storytelling through sound
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • explorative listening for imagination
  • late-night cosmic adventures

Maybe skip if you want

  • instant gratification seekers
  • single-track focus listeners

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'Live Chronicles' is a pivotal live album for Hawkwind, capturing their unique blend of space rock and theatrical performance during a time when they were experimenting with new lineup changes. This album emerged after their 1985 studio release 'The Chronicle of the Black Sword', showcasing the band's ongoing evolution and commitment to live performances.
Stylistic neighbors
Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Song of the Swords 3:14
  • 2 Dragons and Fables 3:09
  • 3 Narration 0:48
  • 4 The Sea King 3:47
  • 5 Angels of Death 4:45
  • 6 Shade Gate 3:53
  • 7 Rocky Paths 2:51
  • 8 Narration 1:18
  • 9 The Pulsing Cavern 1:53
  • 10 Master of the Universe 3:55
  • 11 Dreaming City 4:23
  • 12 Choose Your Masques 4:55
  • 13 Fight Sequence 3:27
  • 14 Needle Gun 4:08
  • 15 Zarozinia 4:11
  • 16 Lords of Chaos 1:03
  • 17 The Dark Lords / Wizards of Pan Tang 3:25
  • 18 Moonglum 4:43
  • 19 Elric the Enchanter 2:30
  • 20 Conjuration of Magnu 1:52
  • 21 Magnu 3:14
  • 22 Dust of Time 2:56
  • 23 Horn of Fate 6:01

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