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Epocheclipse

Hawkwind · 1999

74 min · 18 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · space rock

A cosmic journey through space rock, blending heavy riffs with ethereal soundscapes and hallucinogenic themes.

Epocheclipse is an album by Hawkwind, released in 1999. A cosmic journey through space rock, blending heavy riffs with ethereal soundscapes and hallucinogenic themes. The album is notable for its blend of previously released tracks reimagined alongside new material, showcasing the band’s enduring influence on the space rock genre. It received positive reviews for its nostalgic yet contemporary feel, helping to solidify Hawkwind's legacy within progressive and psychedelic rock circles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Epocheclipse sound like?

A cosmic journey through space rock, blending heavy riffs with ethereal soundscapes and hallucinogenic themes. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.

What makes Epocheclipse by Hawkwind notable?

The album is notable for its blend of previously released tracks reimagined alongside new material, showcasing the band’s enduring influence on the space rock genre. It received positive reviews for its nostalgic yet contemporary feel, helping to solidify Hawkwind's legacy within progressive and psychedelic rock circles. When 'Epocheclipse' was released in 1999, Hawkwind had been active for over three decades, marking their return to the studio after a lengthy hiatus following 'Distant Horizons' in 1997. The album reflects a resurgence of creativity as they revisited classic themes and sounds while experimenting with modern production techniques.

How many songs are on Epocheclipse?

Epocheclipse has 18 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·74:42

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Silver Machine Standout 4:36
  • 2 Master of the Universe Standout 5:57
  • 3 Urban Guerilla Standout 3:35
  • 4 Sonic Attack 2:52
  • 5 Psychedelic Warlords (single edit) 3:40
  • 6 Assault & Battery, Part 1 5:34
  • 7 Motorhead 3:00
  • 8 Back on the Streets 2:55
  • 9 Quark Strangeness and Charm 3:39
  • 10 25 Years (12″ remix) 3:25
  • 11 Motorway City 5:25
  • 12 Angels of Death (single edit) 3:30
  • 13 Night of the Hawks 4:54
  • 14 Needle Gun 4:10
  • 15 Right to Decide (radio edit mix) 4:02
  • 16 Alien I Am (Roswell edit) 5:18
  • 17 Love in Space (single mix) 4:34
  • 18 Silver Machine Infected by THE SCOURGE OF THE EARTH (radio edit) 3:27

Release Date

January 1, 1999

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

74 min 42 sec