Roadhawks
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| Released | 1976 | |||
| Recorded | 1970–1975 | |||
| Genre | Space rock | |||
| Label | United Artists | |||
| Producer | Dick Taylor (side 1, tracks 1, 2), Doctor Technical (side one, track 4), Doug Bennett (side two, track 3), Hawkwind | |||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
Roadhawks, is a 1976 compilation album by Hawkwind covering the years 1970-1975. The band referred to their live shows with the term "Roadhawks" for many years.[citation needed]. However, there is only one live song on the album. The inside cover includes a shimmering photograph of the band in concert that appears to feature frozen strobe lights.
Nature of the Music
The tracks are mostly in chronological order; "You Shouldn't Do That" was originally released on Hawkwind's second album, In Search of Space. The music was compiled and remixed by Dave Brock[2] and included "Silver Machine" and "Urban Guerilla", which had previously been available only as singles. The album reached #45 on the UK album charts.
A previously unreleased live version of "You Shouldn't Do That"/"Seeing It As You Really Are" is included on this album. This performance was taken from the same live show where the bulk of Space Ritual was derived.[2] This track would likely have been included in the original release[citation needed] of that seminal live album except for a break in the recording (which was filled during the remixing with a simple instrumental interlude). The song is now included as a bonus track on CD reissues of the Space Ritual album.
This album was a favorite of many early Hawkwind fans due to the inclusion of standout tracks and the seamless feel that left no breaks between songs. Also, many of the band's early albums were difficult to locate in the U.S. In particular, "Wind of Change" and "The Golden Void" are preferred by many listeners in their setting on this album as opposed to their placement on the original albums.[citation needed] These two songs also serve as a sort of test of the reproduction capabilities of an audio system, with the extremely low bass tones on the former song and the shrill opening riffs on the latter song overwhelming many sound systems.[citation needed]
The album was reissued in May 2020 after a remaster from the original United Artists master tapes by Atomhenge, Hawkwind's dedicated Cherry Red Records sub label. This reissue includes the first release of the album on CD which along with the vinyl reissue features restored artwork. Both physical reissues feature gatefold or digipack sleeves and a reproduction of the poster from the 1976 1st pressing.
Track listing
Side one
- "Hurry on Sundown" - from Hawkwind
- "Paranoia" (edit) - from Hawkwind
- "You Shouldn't Do That" - previously unreleased live version on LP, included on Space Ritual (CD reissue)
- "Silver Machine" - single previously unreleased on LP, included on In Search of Space (CD reissue)
Side two
- "Urban Guerilla" - single previously unreleased on LP, included on Doremi Fasol Latido (remaster)
- "Space Is Deep" - from Doremi Fasol Latido
- "Wind of Change" - from Hall of the Mountain Grill
- "The Golden Void" - from Warrior on the Edge of Time
Release history
- Apr 1976: United Artists, UAK29919
- 1979: United Artists (EMI-ELECTROLA) 1C 038-82 624
- Apr 1984: EMI Fame, FA413096-1
- May 2020: Atomhenge Reissue, 1st CD pressing QATOMCD1045, Vinyl QATOMLP1045
References
- ^ "allmusic ((( Road Hawks > Overview )))". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 7 February 2010.
- ^ a b Liner notes for the album.
External links
- Collectable Records - Original gatefold cover and poster
- "Hawkwind - Roadhawks at Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 7 February 2010.