Spirit of the Age Anthology
Hawkwind · 2008
233 min · 46 tracks · progressive rock
A cosmic journey through space rock, blending heavy riffs with ethereal melodies and philosophical lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Song of the Swords Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Master of the Universe — This track exemplifies Hawkwind's signature blend of heavy guitar and expansive soundscapes, encapsulating their exploration of existential themes.
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T.V. Suicide — Addressing social commentary on media and isolation, this song reflects the band's critical edge while maintaining their space rock identity.
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Space Is Their (Palestine) — With its ambitious length and profound lyrical content, this track showcases the band's willingness to tackle complex political issues within a cosmic framework.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sprawling journey through soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- dynamic shifts in energy
- immersive listening for exploration
- for late-night sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Retrospective collection that showcases the band's evolution without being a primary entry point.
- Career context
- Released in 2008, the 'Spirit of the Age Anthology' represents a retrospective collection for Hawkwind, showcasing their evolution since their formation in 1969. This anthology arrives after several lineup changes and a long career that saw them delve into various subgenres of rock, consolidating their status as pioneers of space rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Song of the Swords Start here 3:23
- 2 Shade Gate 3:03
- 3 Needle Gun 4:11
- 4 Zarozinia 3:21
- 5 Master of the Universe 3:57
- 6 Dreaming City 4:25
- 7 Moonglum 4:42
- 8 Elric the Enchanter 2:33
- 9 Conjuration of Magnu 1:48
- 10 Magnu (live) 3:05
- 11 Dust of Time 2:26
- 12 Cajun Jinx 4:59
- 13 The War I Survived 5:23
- 14 Heads 4:58
- 15 Lost Chronicles 4:05
- 16 Wastelands of Sleep 4:15
- 17 Wings 5:11
- 18 Ship of Dreams 5:16
- 19 T.V. Suicide 5:21
Disc 2
- 1 Images 9:36
- 2 Back in the Box 6:19
- 3 Treadmill 8:07
- 4 Lives of Great Men 3:26
- 5 Void of Golden Light 6:44
- 6 Eons (Snake Dance) 4:18
- 7 Ejection 5:48
- 8 LSD 8:20
- 9 Mask of Morning 8:47
- 10 The Secret Agent 8:13
- 11 Letting in the Past 2:52
- 12 The Camera That Could Lie 4:59
Disc 3
- 1 Space Is Their (Palestine) 11:49
- 2 The Dream Goes On 1:44
- 3 Right to Decide 7:33
- 4 The Dream Has Ended 4:44
- 5 This Future 1:50
- 6 White Zone 7:29
- 7 Sputnik Stan 7:05
- 8 Death Trap 3:56
- 9 Alien I Am (The Roswel edit) 5:28
- 10 Love in Space 4:48
- 11 Lord of Light 3:54
- 12 Distant Horizon 5:31
- 13 Phetamine Street 5:30
- 14 Waimeia Canyon Drive 4:53
- 15 Alchemy 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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