Hawkwind

progressive rock, psychedelic rock, space rock

United Kingdom Est. 1969

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Sound in a sentence: "The music surges forward with hypnotic rhythms and layered textures, building intensity through repetitive motifs that create a sense of continuous momentum and space."

Hawkwind matters because they pioneered a unique intersection of progressive and psychedelic rock, creating an expansive auditory landscape that resonates with themes of space, technology, and counterculture. They have carved out a niche as a band that captures the restless spirit of exploration and rebellion, influencing generations of artists who seek to push beyond conventional song structures and thematic boundaries. Their approach combines relentless improvisation with a philosophical depth that invites listeners into a cosmic journey. Hawkwind often embraces the chaos of live performance, allowing their music to evolve in real-time, which fosters an unpredictable energy that can feel both exhilarating and introspective. This commitment to spontaneity has helped shape the live music experience for many bands that followed. Lyrically, Hawkwind frequently delves into themes of science fiction, existentialism, and social critique, weaving narratives that challenge perceptions of reality while balancing irony with sincerity. Their storytelling often employs vivid imagery and abstract concepts, drawing listeners into a dreamlike state where the familiar blurs with the fantastical.

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The Future Never Waits

We Are Looking in on You

Somnia

Carnivorous

Hawkwind 50 Live

Carnivorous

All Aboard the Skylark

Road to Utopia

Into the Woods

The Machine Stops

Space Ritual Live

Onward

Stellar variations

Parallel Universe

Blood of the Earth

The Dream Goes On - Anthology 1985-1997

Spirit of the Age – An Anthology 1976–1984

Spirit of the Age Anthology

The Brock/Calvert Project

The Collection

Take Me to Your Future

Take Me to Your Leader

Canterbury Fayre 2001

Masters of Rock

Live 1990

Dawn of Hawkwind

Atomhenge 76

Spacebrock

Golden Void

In Your Area

Hawkwind 1997

Choose Your Masques: Collectors Series Volume 2

Glastonbury 90

Epocheclipse

EpochEclipse 30 Year Anthology

Sonic Boom Killers

Distant Horizons

Future Reconstructions – Ritual of the Solstice

White Zone

Alien 4

25 Years On

It Is the Business of the Future to Be Dangerous

Electric Tepee

Spirit of the Age

Hawkwind, Friends and Relations

Space Bandits

Stasis

The Xenon Codex

Out & Intake

Angels of Death

Hawkwind Anthology

Space Ritual Volume 2

The Chronicle of the Black Sword

Zones

The Text of Festival

Choose Your Masques

Church of Hawkwind

Sonic Attack

Levitation

Live Seventy Nine

Repeat Performance

PXR5

25 Years On

Quark, Strangeness and Charm

Masters of the Universe

Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music

Roadhawks

Warrior on the Edge of Time

Hall of the Mountain Grill

Doremi Fasol Latido

X In Search of Space

Hawkwind

Hawklords live '78

Hawkwind at the BBC 1972