Space Ritual Live
Hawkwind · 2015
209 min · 42 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock
A cosmic journey woven with sprawling guitar riffs and ethereal synths, evoking the vastness of space.
Why this album works
The album is notable for capturing the band's legendary live performances, which have become an integral part of their identity. It reflects Hawkwind's cult status within the progressive rock community and has maintained relevance through its exploration of themes connecting music and science fiction.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing for deep focus cosmic themes for adventurous spirits immersive experience for late nights
- Context
- Released in 2015, 'Space Ritual Live' marks a significant live recording by Hawkwind, showcasing their enduring influence in the space rock genre. This album arrives after decades of music-making, following their last studio album 'Onward' in 1996, reaffirming their legacy as pioneers of psychedelic rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Syd Barrett· Ozric Tentacles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Seasons 7:43
- 2 Steppenwolf 8:58
- 3 Utopia 8:00
- 4 Opa Loka 5:32
- 5 Spiral Galaxy 5:00
- 6 Reefer Madness 6:40
- 7 Sentinel 6:03
- 8 Spirit of the Age Standout 6:22
Disc 2
- 1 Earth Calling 1:32
- 2 Born to Go Standout 9:26
- 3 Down Through the Night 4:26
- 4 Poem 1st Landing 2:12
- 5 Lord of Light 5:44
- 6 Poem Black Corridor 1:55
- 7 Space Is Deep 5:01
- 8 A Step Into Space 3:18
- 9 Orgone Accumulator 5:47
- 10 Upside Down 2:09
- 11 Poem 10th Second of Forever 2:04
- 12 Brainstorm 8:57
- 13 Seven by Seven 4:53
- 14 Sonic Attack 3:20
- 15 Time We Left 3:47
- 16 Masters of the Universe Standout 7:56
- 17 Welcome to the Future 4:49
Disc 3
- 1 Earth Calling 1:33
- 2 Born to Go Standout 9:27
- 3 Down Through the Night 4:26
- 4 Poem 1st Landing 2:13
- 5 Lord of Light 5:45
- 6 Poem Black Corridor 1:56
- 7 Space Is Deep 5:02
- 8 A Step Into Space 3:18
- 9 Orgone Accumulator 5:48
- 10 Upside Down 2:09
- 11 Poem 10th Second of Forever 2:05
- 12 Brainstorm 8:57
- 13 Seven by Seven 4:54
- 14 Sonic Attack 3:20
- 15 Time We Left 3:47
- 16 Masters of the Universe Standout 7:56
- 17 Welcome to the Future 4:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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