Hawkwind - In Search of Space
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Artist: HawkwindEdition: Music CD
Format: Extra tracks, Import, Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2001-08-27
Music Label: Caroline
Soundtracks:
- You Shouldn't Do That
- You Know You're Only Dreaming
- Master Of The Universe
- We Took The Wrong Step Years Ago
- Adjust Me
- Children Of The Sun
- Seven By Seven (Original Single Version)
- Silver Machine (Original Single Version)
- Born To Go (Live Single Version Edit)
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Free Music Review: Fine example of early space rock
Hit: 4 Stars
This 1971 album is somewhat different from albums like Hall of the Mountain Grill (1974) and Warriors on the Edge of Time (1975) in that the mellotron is not used at all and synthesizers are not layered as thickly. This was 1971 after all so this was to be expected. Admittedly however, there is a good deal of electronic experimentation on what sounds a lot like a VCS3 by Del Dettmar and Dik Mik Davies, in addition to various tape effects.
In terms of musical styles, this is essentially space rock with a bit of a heavy edge to it. Former Amon Duul II bassist Dave Anderson and Terry Ollis (drums) lend the music a thumping, at times almost simplistic "garage-band-like" sound but are capable of somewhat sensitive playing as well. Both of these guys left the band around this time only to be replaced by Lemmy and Simon King respectively.
Spacey instrumentals that feature swirling electronic effects, altered flute/saxophone parts and the raw pounding of the rhythm section (the 15:41 "You Shouldn't Do That" is a good example) alternate with "straighter" vocal passages and sections that feature acoustic guitars. In general, I really like the combination of the spacey / acoustic and the heavier instrumental sections. Come to think of it, the instrumental passages reminded me somewhat of Syd-Barrett era Pink Floyd epics like Interstellar Overdrive (1967). The melodies are a bit gloomy sometimes (minor keys seem to be favored) and the overall feel is very psychedelic.
This remastered album by EMI is great and features good sound quality, loads of liner notes and photos and a few bonus tracks that feature Lemmy and Simon King.
All in all, this is a fine album of early space rock that features decent use of electronic experimentation. Recommended along with Hawkwind (1970), Hall of the Mountain Grill and Warriors on the Edge of Time.
In Search of Space Poster
UK remastered & repackaged reissue of the British progressive rock act's 1971 album with 3 added bonus tracks 'Seven By Seven' (original single version), 'Silver Machine' (original single version) & 'Born To Go' (live single version edit). 2001.Digitally remastered with 3 bonus tracks.
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