Name: The Charisma Years 1976 - 1979
Brand: Hawkwind

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

atomcd41041

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-09-30

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5013929634121

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

Artist

Hawkwind

Genre GB

Psychedelic

Label GB

Atomhenge

Cherry Red label managed by Esoteric Recordings and established in 2008 as the home of the recorded work of the [a69719] between 1976-1997 and of solo projects by various band members, reissuing remastered versions of previously out-of-print releases from that time, many including bonus material.

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.

Atomhenge, the label home for the Hawkwind catalogue between 1975 - 1997 is releases 'The Charisma Years 1976 - 1979'; a 4 CD set comprising all four of Hawkwind's albums originally released by the Charisma label between 1976 and 1979 - 'Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music', 'Quark Strangeness and Charm', 'Hawklords: 25 Years On' and 'PXR 5'. These recordings saw the influence of lyricist and front man Robert Calvert come to the fore in the band. The originally and breadth of Hawkwind's music was expanded greatly during this period and the four albums released between 1976 and 1979 are now regarded as ground-breaking classics. This official 4CD clamshell boxed set features each album in a replica card sleeve wallet and includes an illustrated poster.

The Charisma Years 1976 - 1979

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