Hawkwind

[From 1997]
If you want full details and discographies, see my (well Golden Void's) Hawkwind Timeline 1969-1997 or sites on my Links page! One day, I'll get round to revamping this section and producing a bigger tribute to the band that has influenced us all so much...

Here, however, is a brief rundown of (in my opinion) the very best albums they've created over the years. In approximate order of preference, and with a few very brief excerpts:

1. Space Rock from London
   Superbly recorded (BBC?) session, from 1972. The band was having fun and the spontaneity is awesome. This one's very rare, but worth tracking down. Simon King-featured excerpts featured here: Born To Go (913k)
2. Space Ritual
   
   - live double album from 1972 - quintessential Hawkwind at their best. Now remastered in 2023 by Cherry Red. Essential.
   
3. Doremi Faso Latido
   
   - in the studio with crisp versions of some of the Space Ritual material.
4. Hall of the Mountain Grill
   
   - classic tracks, still with the classic lineup.
   Simon King-featured excerpts featured here: Wind of change (426k)
5. Quark, Strangeness and Charm
   
   - their first album after the vagaries of 'Astounding Sounds', and a good return to rocking and songwriting form.
6. Warrior on the Edge of time
   
   - more classic tracks, plus Michael Moorcock narrations.
7. Live 79
   
   - another live recording, with their heaviest feel of all. Also see the 'Complete 79' Voiceprint 'bootleg', which has lots of extra tracks, if not of quite the same hi-fi quality.

I'm sure there are others you'll discover, if you haven't already, including a huge number of bootlegs, compilations and other rarities. But the above should stand you in good stead.