The Text of Festival
Hawkwind · 1983
36 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock
A sprawling, cosmic journey infused with hypnotic rhythms and ethereal vocals that beckon listeners into a psychedelic realm.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with hypnotic rhythms
- sprawling cosmic journey experience
- immersive improvisational soundscapes
- late-night introspective exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward, quick songs
- prefer tightly structured albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Text of Festival' was released in January 1983, Hawkwind had already established themselves as pioneers of space rock since their formation in 1969. This album came after a series of lineup changes and marked a period of experimentation as they sought to blend progressive rock with improvisational elements. It was a pivotal moment for the band, allowing them to explore new sonic landscapes while retaining their loyal following.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Can· Monster Magnet
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Master of the Universe 6:04
- 2 Dreaming 4:13
- 3 Shouldn’t Do That 5:55
- 4 Hurry on a Sundown 6:23
- 5 Came Home
- 6 Paranoia
- 7 See It as You Really Are
- 8 I Do It 13:49
Disc 2
- 1 Sound… Shouldn’t… Improvise…
- 2 Improvise… Compromise… Reprise…
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