Name: Space Ritual
Brand: Hawkwind

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Catalogue number

5099943333721

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2013-01-21

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Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

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Standard:20

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Hawkwind

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Psychedelic

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Formed in 1969, Hawkwind are a prolific and pioneering space-rock group from the UK. Known for their science fiction themed music and theatrical concerts, they gained fame for their exhibitions of pulsing electronics, dazzling light shows, and LSD consumption. Founder member Dave Brock has been the sole mainstay of the band since its inception, steering them through various musical genres including heavy metal, new wave, ambient and techno. Notable contributors have included Lemmy (of Motörhead), Ginger Baker (of Cream) and science fiction writer Michael Moorcock.
Hawkwind quickly made a name for themselves on the free festival circuit after forming in 1969. They would perform live without fee wherever possible.
Their 1971 album 'In Search of Space' solidified Hawkwind's reputation as pioneers of space-rock music. The album showcased their unique blend of science fiction themes with psychedelic rock sounds.

originally released in 1973, and celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2013, 'space ritual' has set the standard live albums are judged by, capturing the incredible talents of the classic hawkwind line up; the band's one constant member since the 60's dave brock on guitar, founding member nik turner on saxophone / flute, the genius lyrics of poet bob calvert, the personification of heavy metal, lemmy on bass / vocals and the earth-moving rhythm section of simon king. the show for the 'space ritual' tour was conceived as a space rock opera, the band were heavily influenced by the space race and the sci fi and fantasy of author michael moorcock who even collaborated with the band on numerous occasions. this 2cd set brings together the remastered original album (with tracks now extended), plus three bonus tracks taken from the 2007 collector's edition of the album.

Space Ritual

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