there is a lot going on here, some may not care for but as I said, I like it, and the added bonus cuts are fun. The lineup for this album was: Dave Brock on guitar, vocals, and keyboards, Nik Turner on sax, flute, and vocals Huw Lloyd on guitar and vocals, Michael Davies on synth, bassist John Harrison, and Terry Ollis on drums. In 1970 they released "Hawkwind" to little fanfare, personally I always thought it was a pretty decent psych album, with the cool "Seeing It as You Really Are".it was later issued with some bonus material which happens to be the edition I have here. So, finally here it is, beautifully presented in silver and black digipak, the full-length versions of all the recordings brought together to deliver over an hours worth of super-charged space-rock assault.They have a complex history, as both Hawkwind and as "The Hawklords", and I am not about to document all of it (Lord, I think they are still at it in one form or another, think I will pass on that), let us instead concentrate on their early-to-mid 1970's "peak" at least in my opinion, these albums are wonderfully dated documents of a sadly missed era. Interestingly, the contributors were originally asked simply to record a Hawkwind track of their choice, yet all nine selections are drawn from Hawkwinds stunning first five releases Hawkwind, In Search Of Space, Doremi Fasol Latido, Space Ritual and Hall Of The Mountain Grill, - a classic era. However, pleased with the way they both worked out, decided to include them both. Mugstar recorded two tracks with the intention of using the most successful one. Wooden Shjips offshoot Moon Duo of San Francisco then added Hurry On Sundown.īoth recorded at Dave Andersons Foel Studios in Mid Wales - Dave, of course, being Hawkwinds bass player on In Search Of Space in the early seventies. This was quickly put together (with edited versions to fit the 7 format) and released as the very limited and much sought after Sonic Attack Trilogy. Trensmat then also offered to release a set of the tracks recorded so far on vinyl.
The format grew over time to album length due to the fantastic response and enthusiasm from artists from around the globe eager to be involved and contribute.Īt this point, Trensmat Records, hearing of the project, mentioned that they had New Yorks White Hills lining up a cover of Be Yourself for a 7 vinyl release and that it would be an excellent addition to this tribute.
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