What does it sound like?:
All the Hawkwind you could ever need covering the years 1970-74.
An 11 cd box comprising the studio albums Hawkwind, In Search of Space, Do Re Mi, and Hall of the Mountain Grill plus double live sets of Space Ritual, the band’s set from 72’s Greasy Truckers Party and 1999 Party recorded on the US tour of 74 but not released until 1997. The final cd, Of Time and Stars, is new for this collection and comprises numerous singles, edits, rarities, etc.
What does it all *mean*?
If you like what we can loosely define as ‘space rock’ then you will be in your element with this set, which is nicely presented in a clam shell box.
Sometimes the live material can drag and be a bit much of a muchness, but all the classic material from that period is present and correct here.
Goes well with…
Meant for dipping into rather than hearing in one sitting! The best of the material, eg on Space Ritual, has stood the test of time well, bearing in mind it was recorded over forty years ago. Other pieces have not aged so well however, and some judicious use of the skip button may be needed at times!
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Might suit people who like…
Not for the uninitiated obviously – there are other more succinct compilations around for those folk – but if you want to tune in and freak out for a long evening, here’s the ideal opportunity!
Does it come with a few microdots?
Sounds brill Bargie. I have put myself on a no-purchase month after a number of splurges but it is on the wish list!
according to comments in previous thread a while back it was much cheaper on Amazon Germany – not sure if that’s still the case though – anyway,a month of abstinence will be good for your soul !
I`m awaiting my box from Germany – due anytime, it cost less than £16, I added some other stuff I intended getting which was also cheaper than in the UK. It`s now just over £22 plus post from Germany.
I fear it would be too much brain addle in one go, but it is great to see the “Wind get a due and belated accolade. I think the debut eponymous and “In Search” are as good a reference to weird as you can get and love the way they still hold up today, the bleep and booster sound effects hanging dearly on my heart. Ring modulator, sir? Yes, please (I think)
I really came in, as did most, with Silver Machine but hung around for the aftershow party. My first actual purchase was Mountain Grill, then I went bonkers: Doremi (best sleeve design ever Barney), Space Ritual, Warrior, In Search, Quark, PXR-5, even the shite Hawklords album, then the wonderful 1999 Roadshow!
Bought the 2 CD 1 DVD Space Ritual a few years ago and realised, even though I still go see them, it just isn’t like the old days any more. I won’t be buying this, as much as I love ’em, I have what I need and what’s not on CD is on vinyl with the big gorgeous Barney Bubble sleeves.