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Palace Springs

Hawkwind

45 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock

A cosmic journey through swirling psychedelia and expansive soundscapes layered with incisive lyrical commentary.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cosmic journey with dynamic peaks
  • wave-like pacing encourages immersion
  • lyrical commentary sparks reflection
  • expansive soundscapes for exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Palace Springs' marked a period of re-emergence for Hawkwind, following their 1988 album 'The Chronicle of the Black Sword'. At this time, the band had undergone various lineup changes and was exploring new musical territories while retaining their signature space rock sound. This album reflects their continued evolution as a foundational act in the progressive and psychedelic rock scenes.
Stylistic neighbors
Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Back in the Box 6:21
  • 2 Treadmill 8:09
  • 3 Lives of Great Men 3:26
  • 4 Void of Golden Light 6:51
  • 5 Time We Left 2:40
  • 6 Heads 4:39
  • 7 Acid Test 6:01
  • 8 Damnation Alley 7:15

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