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Out & Intake

Hawkwind · 1987

47 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock

A cosmic blend of progressive and psychedelic rock, wrapped in ethereal soundscapes and driving rhythms.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Turner Point Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Assassins of Allah — This track stands out with its haunting vocals and complex instrumentation, addressing themes of conflict and spirituality that resonate throughout the album.
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    Cajun Jinx — Blending rhythmic grooves with cosmic lyrics, this track exemplifies Hawkwind's ability to marry narrative depth with compelling musicality.
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    Ghost Dance — With its mesmerizing tempo and evocative lyrics about spiritual awakening, this song captures the essence of Hawkwind's fusion of mythology and sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo cosmic exploration
  • thoughtful reflections on existence
  • engaging rhythmic variations throughout
  • immersive journey through soundscapes

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party anthems

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — The album explores new sounds within space rock, diverging from earlier styles.
Career context
Released in 1987, Out & Intake is Hawkwind's twelfth studio album, following the commercially successful Live Chronicles in 1986. At this point, the band was navigating a period of lineup changes and exploring new sonic territories, incorporating more electronic elements while retaining their signature space rock aesthetic.
Stylistic neighbors
Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet

Tracklist

  • 1 Turner Point Start here 2:19
  • 2 Waiting for Tomorrow 4:45
  • 3 Cajun Jinx 5:03
  • 4 Solitary Mind Games 5:09
  • 5 Starflight 1:49
  • 6 Ejection 2:16
  • 7 Assassins of Allah 3:55
  • 8 Flight to Maputo 5:14
  • 9 Confrontation 3:03
  • 10 5/4 2:18
  • 11 Ghost Dance 3:47
  • 12 Coded Languages 4:20
  • 13 Warrior on the Edge of Time 3:33

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