Spacebrock
Hawkwind · 2000
52 min · 17 tracks · progressive rock
A cosmic tapestry of pulsating rhythms and ethereal melodies invites listeners into an expansive sonic universe.
Top tracks — play these first
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Life Form Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Some People Never Die — This track embodies the essence of Hawkwind's philosophical musings on mortality and existence, featuring a haunting melody that lingers long after it ends.
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Sex Dreams — With its provocative title and playful lyrics, this track captures the band's signature blend of humor and psychedelic rock, making it a memorable highlight.
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Earth Calling — A strong thematic statement about environmental awareness, this song showcases the band's ability to merge social commentary with entrancing soundscapes.
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Space Brock — The title track serves as an anthem for the album, encapsulating its celestial themes through an expansive arrangement that highlights the band's experimental nature.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends classic space rock elements with contemporary sounds, creating an engaging but uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation, particularly in tracks like 'Earth Breath' and 'Space Brock'.
- The running time is lengthy, with most tracks exceeding five minutes, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.
- The final track, 'Do You Want This Body', contrasts with the preceding material by introducing a more rhythmic and upbeat tempo.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing for deep immersion
- ethereal melodies for reflective moments
- short bursts of vivid imagery
- engaging narratives to ponder
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- want instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Well-received by dedicated fans, reflecting classic sound with contemporary elements.
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Spacebrock is Hawkwind's 19th studio album, marking a period of revitalization for the band after years of lineup changes. At this stage, the group continued to explore themes of science fiction and space exploration while integrating modern production techniques and ideas.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet
Tracklist
- 1 Life Form Start here 1:42
- 2 Some People Never Die 4:02
- 3 Dreamers 3:40
- 4 Earth Breath 1:36
- 5 You Burn Me Up 4:34
- 6 The Right Way 0:53
- 7 Sex Dreams 3:48
- 8 To Be or Not to Be 2:12
- 9 Kauai 1:35
- 10 Earth Calling 3:47
- 11 The Starkness of the Capsule 3:13
- 12 Behind the Face 3:15
- 13 Space Brock 4:47
- 14 Space Pilots 2:01
- 15 1st Landing 1:46
- 16 The Journey 2:48
- 17 Do You Want This Body 6:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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