M- 1975 W L PROMO HAWKWIND WARRIOR Prog PSYCH Floyd
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1975 Original SPACE ROCK UK CLASSIC!
Warrior At The Edge Of Time
HAWKWIND
USA - Atco - WHITE LABEL PROMOTIONAL
RARE WHITE LABEL PROMOTIONAL original 1975 first pressing vinyl by the mighty HAWKWIND at the peak of their legendary spacerock trips...the last album including LEMMY ...once he was fired, the band sank like a rock never again to recapture the highs and mystique... Over their 40-odd year history, HAWKWIND were probably the most famous underground rock band in the world.
Includes the double sided photo / info inner sleeve
In 'Warrior on the Edge of Time' we have an amazing space-rock concept album based around wizards, space and psychic wars, awash with bellowing mellotron, mind bending sound effects and an ocean of reverb - truly a psychedelic masterpiece. One of the best things about this album is that the band take themselves very seriously and although at times it may seem as if the lyrics and such are quite drugged-out, and the music always indulges this thought... the integrity of the album is rock solid.
Every song on the album is a keeper and the three spoken recitation tracks (amid trippy effects) contribute greatly to the dark psychedelic vibe on the album. There are some definite highlights on the album though, the opening suite consisting of the first 2 tracks (Assault & Battery/The Golden Void) is probably the best song on the album layered with grand sweeping mellotron and a triumphant upbeat feel. Opa-Loka is a great pacing instrumental that draws heavily from krautrock (NEU, CAN) influences with that authoritative, simple yet flowing drumkit sound with flanged cymbals and a simple bass line. 'Spiral Galaxy 28948' is another amazing jam with a very strong sense of melody. The record conjures so many vivid images both instrumentally and lyrically that it gives the impression of a double album which belies it`s 43 minute running time. Blasting off appropriately with the guitar led Hawkwind classic, Assault & Battery, with its harmony vocals and surreal electronic effects then start to breathe life into the journey the on The Golden Void as if one were living amidst the vast imagery they conjure which makes it a superb headphone album. Early on in the first soliloqy a champion is declared by the unseen power and the plight of this champion will be followed throughout his time-quest. The space ballad, Demented Man almost positively references this character, Erekose, who is torn between loyalty and betrayal. Swathed in synths, mellotrons, violins, flutes and effects Spiral Galaxy 28948 ( which corresponds to Violin/keyboardist Simon House`s birthdate ) is one of the spaciest tunes ever recorded by Hawkwind and adds an abstact futuristic aspect to the whole adventure. Nik Turner`s The Dying Seas complete the work appropriately but the odd track out is the more straightforward hardrocker, Kings of Speed, which may be referring to the drug or blasting off into the future... but does sound notoriously like Lemmy's drug of choice...back then at 800quid a week no less...Of course Hawkwind endures to this day but this remains their piece de resistance, and the ULTIMATE sonic Sci-fi / fantasy trip.
1. & 2. Assault & battery part I / The golden void part II (10:20)
3. The wizard blew his horn (2:00)
4. Opa-loka (5:40)
5. The demented man (4:20)
6. Magnu (8:40)
7. Standing at the edge (3:45)
8. Spiral galaxy 28948 (3:55)
9. Warriors (2:05)
10. Dying seas (3:05)
11. Kings of speed (3:25)
CONDITION: The cover is a solid keeper collectible "EX" (excellent) ...with promo notch at mid left, promo sticker at lower center, otherwise vibrant colors, no bends, no split seams and no writing...
The vinyl with white promo labels...all glossy clean and clear M- ...plays TOP level.
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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