Spirit of the Age Anthology
Hawkwind · 2008
233 min · 46 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock
A sprawling journey through cosmic soundscapes and heavy riffs, embodying the essence of space rock.
Why this album works
This anthology encapsulates Hawkwind's significant contributions to the progressive rock genre, celebrating their influence on subsequent artists and movements. The album's release coincided with a resurgence of interest in classic rock acts, reinforcing their legacy while introducing their music to new audiences.
- Best for
- sprawling journey through soundscapes wave-like pacing with peaks dynamic shifts in energy
- Context
- By 2008, Hawkwind had been a prominent force in psychedelic and space rock for over four decades. The 'Spirit of the Age Anthology' marks a retrospective collection highlighting their evolution since their debut in 1970, showcasing both classic tracks and more recent material, reflecting a continuous exploration of musical boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Syd Barrett· Ozric Tentacles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Song of the Swords 3:23
- 2 Shade Gate 3:03
- 3 Needle Gun 4:11
- 4 Zarozinia Standout 3:21
- 5 Master of the Universe Standout 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 Standout 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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