Space Bandits cover

Space Bandits

Hawkwind · 1990

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

Cosmic soundscapes merge with swirling guitars and hypnotic rhythms to create a journey through the universe.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo cosmic journey
  • hypnotic rhythms for deep focus
  • immersive soundscapes for exploration
  • thoughtful listening during solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Space Bandits' was Hawkwind's first studio album after a hiatus in the late 1980s. By this time, the band had seen numerous lineup changes and was striving to maintain relevance in the evolving music scene. This album marked a transition back into their signature space rock sound while incorporating modern influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Images 9:33
  • 2 Black Elk Speaks 5:14
  • 3 Wings 5:22
  • 4 Out of the Shadows 5:01
  • 5 Realms 3:26
  • 6 Ship of Dreams 5:09
  • 7 T.V. Suicide 5:21

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