Roadhawks
Hawkwind · 1976
39 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock
A cosmic journey through progressive rock, blending hypnotic rhythms with ethereal melodies and spacey themes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo cosmic exploration hypnotic rhythms for deep focus immersive journey through soundscapes
- Context
- Released in January 1976, 'Roadhawks' captures Hawkwind at a pivotal moment following their breakthrough with 'In Search of Space' (1971). By this time, they were solidifying their reputation as pioneers of space rock, building on their experimental sound while navigating the burgeoning punk scene. This album positioned them to further explore the melding of rock and science fiction themes.
- If you like
- progressive rock, psychedelic rock, space rock
Roadhawks is an album by Hawkwind, released in 1976. A cosmic journey through progressive rock, blending hypnotic rhythms with ethereal melodies and spacey themes. 'Roadhawks' is significant for its compilation of key tracks that highlight Hawkwind's influence on space rock and their growing cult status. The inclusion of the iconic 'Silver Machine' helped propel the band into the UK charts, reaching number 3 on the singles chart, affirming their crossover appeal during the mid-1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Roadhawks sound like?
A cosmic journey through progressive rock, blending hypnotic rhythms with ethereal melodies and spacey themes. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Roadhawks by Hawkwind notable?
'Roadhawks' is significant for its compilation of key tracks that highlight Hawkwind's influence on space rock and their growing cult status. The inclusion of the iconic 'Silver Machine' helped propel the band into the UK charts, reaching number 3 on the singles chart, affirming their crossover appeal during the mid-1970s. Released in January 1976, 'Roadhawks' captures Hawkwind at a pivotal moment following their breakthrough with 'In Search of Space' (1971). By this time, they were solidifying their reputation as pioneers of space rock, building on their experimental sound while navigating the burgeoning punk scene. This album positioned them to further explore the melding of rock and science fiction themes.
Who is Roadhawks for?
Roadhawks works well if you're into steady mid-tempo cosmic exploration, hypnotic rhythms for deep focus and immersive journey through soundscapes.
How many songs are on Roadhawks?
Roadhawks has 8 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hurry On Sundown Standout 4:51
- 2 Paranoia 4:10
- 3 You Shouldn’t Do That 6:51
- 4 Silver Machine Standout 4:21
- 5 Urban Guerilla 3:37
- 6 Space Is Deep Standout 6:31
- 7 Wind of Change 4:27
- 8 The Golden Void 4:37
Release Date
January 1, 1976
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
39 min 25 sec
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