Hawkwind Space

Hawkwind - Space Ritual (1973) {2CD Set 2010 SHM-CD Japan Mini LP TOCP-95062~63}
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© 1973, 2010 Liberty / EMI Music Japan / Toshiba | TOCP-95062~63
Rock / Prog Rock / Space Rock / Art Rock

Cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue release from HAWKWIND featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players). Part of a five-album HAWKWIND cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring "HAWKWIND," "In Search Of Space," "Dremi Fasol Latido," "Space Ritual" and "Hall Of The Mountain Grill." Features digital remastering. Includes reprinted edition of original booklet and inner sleeve. Also features six panel sleeve design. Special Feature / Bonus Track: 3 bonus tracks.

Recorded live in December 1972 and released the following year, Space Ritual is an excellent document featuring Hawkwind's classic lineup, adding depth and weight to the already irrefutable proof that the group's status as space rock pioneers was well warranted. As the quintessential "people's band," Hawkwind carried '60s countercultural idealism into the '70s, gigging wherever there was an audience. The band's multimedia performances were a perfect accompaniment for inner space exploration and outer space imagination. Though not concerned with rock's material trappings, Hawkwind was among the hardest-working groups in Britain, averaging a show every three days during the year preceding the recordings…

Recorded live in December 1972 and released the following year, Space Ritual is an excellent document of Hawkwind's classic lineup, underscoring the group's status as space rock pioneers. As the quintessential "people's band," Hawkwind carried '60s countercultural idealism into the '70s, gigging constantly, playing wherever there was an audience, and even playing for free on five consecutive days outside the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival…

Many Hawkwind fans have never heard this album, and that's a shame because it is one of the strongest and most consistent discs of the band's career. Yes, it is a little weird hearing a female voice singing Hawkwind cuts, but Bridgette Wishart has a great voice and truly captures the Hawkwind spirit. The tracks are some of the most multi-dimensional and dynamic to come from the group, and the presence of violinist Simon House lends a bit of a Hall of the Mountain Grill texture in places. With a disc this strong it is hard to pick standouts, but a couple of pieces do rise above the rest…