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Space Ritual Live

Hawkwind · 2015

209 min · 42 tracks · progressive rock ยท psychedelic rock ยท space rock

A cosmic journey woven with sprawling guitar riffs and ethereal synths, evoking the vastness of space.

Space Ritual Live is an album by Hawkwind, released in 2015. A cosmic journey woven with sprawling guitar riffs and ethereal synths, evoking the vastness of space. The album is notable for capturing the band's legendary live performances, which have become an integral part of their identity. It reflects Hawkwind's cult status within the progressive rock community and has maintained relevance through its exploration of themes connecting music and science fiction. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Space Ritual Live sound like?

A cosmic journey woven with sprawling guitar riffs and ethereal synths, evoking the vastness of space. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.

What makes Space Ritual Live by Hawkwind notable?

The album is notable for capturing the band's legendary live performances, which have become an integral part of their identity. It reflects Hawkwind's cult status within the progressive rock community and has maintained relevance through its exploration of themes connecting music and science fiction. Released in 2015, 'Space Ritual Live' marks a significant live recording by Hawkwind, showcasing their enduring influence in the space rock genre. This album arrives after decades of music-making, following their last studio album 'Onward' in 1996, reaffirming their legacy as pioneers of psychedelic rock.

How many songs are on Space Ritual Live?

Space Ritual Live has 42 tracks, running approximately 209 minutes.

Tracklist

42 tracks·209:12

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Disc 1

  • 1 Seasons 7:43
  • 2 Steppenwolf 8:58
  • 3 Utopia 8:00
  • 4 Opa Loka 5:32
  • 5 Spiral Galaxy 5:00
  • 6 Reefer Madness 6:40
  • 7 Sentinel 6:03
  • 8 Spirit of the Age Standout 6:22

Disc 2

  • 1 Earth Calling 1:32
  • 2 Born to Go Standout 9:26
  • 3 Down Through the Night 4:26
  • 4 Poem 1st Landing 2:12
  • 5 Lord of Light 5:44
  • 6 Poem Black Corridor 1:55
  • 7 Space Is Deep 5:01
  • 8 A Step Into Space 3:18
  • 9 Orgone Accumulator 5:47
  • 10 Upside Down 2:09
  • 11 Poem 10th Second of Forever 2:04
  • 12 Brainstorm 8:57
  • 13 Seven by Seven 4:53
  • 14 Sonic Attack 3:20
  • 15 Time We Left 3:47
  • 16 Masters of the Universe Standout 7:56
  • 17 Welcome to the Future 4:49

Disc 3

  • 1 Earth Calling 1:33
  • 2 Born to Go Standout 9:27
  • 3 Down Through the Night 4:26
  • 4 Poem 1st Landing 2:13
  • 5 Lord of Light 5:45
  • 6 Poem Black Corridor 1:56
  • 7 Space Is Deep 5:02
  • 8 A Step Into Space 3:18
  • 9 Orgone Accumulator 5:48
  • 10 Upside Down 2:09
  • 11 Poem 10th Second of Forever 2:05
  • 12 Brainstorm 8:57
  • 13 Seven by Seven 4:54
  • 14 Sonic Attack 3:20
  • 15 Time We Left 3:47
  • 16 Masters of the Universe Standout 7:56
  • 17 Welcome to the Future 4:50

Release Date

January 1, 2015

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

209 min 12 sec