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Live Seventy Nine

Hawkwind · 1980

45 min · 7 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock

A cosmic journey through hypnotic rhythms and soaring guitar solos, echoing the vastness of space.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady cosmic exploration vibes
  • hypnotic rhythms for focus
  • mid-tempo soundscapes for journeys
  • soaring guitar solos in order

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Live Seventy Nine' was released in July 1980, Hawkwind was already a significant force in the space rock genre. This album followed their 1979 studio release 'PXR5' and captured the band’s dynamic live performances during a period of fluctuating lineup stability. The energy and experimentation on this album reflect both their established legacy and ongoing evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Shot Down in the Night 7:39
  • 2 Motorway City 8:09
  • 3 Spirit of the Age 8:20
  • 4 Brainstorm 8:41
  • 5 Lighthouse 6:25
  • 6 Master of the Universe 4:33
  • 7 Silver Machine (Requiem) 1:23

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata