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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Psi Power | |||
| 2. Free Fall | |||
| 3. Automoton | |||
| 4. 25 Years | |||
| 5. Flying Doctor | |||
| 6. The Only Ones | |||
| 7. (Only) The Dead Dreams Of The Cold War Kid | |||
| 8. The Age Of The Micro Man | |||
| 9. Psi Power (Single Version)[Bonus Tracks] | |||
| 10. Death Trap (Single Mix)[Bonus Tracks] | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Over The Top | |||
| 2. Magnu | |||
| 3. Angels Of Life | |||
| 4. Free Fall | |||
| 5. Death Trap | |||
| 6. The Only Ones (Acoustic Demo) | |||
| 7. (Only) The Dead Dreams Of The Cold War Kid (Demo) | |||
| 8. Flying Doctor (Live Studio Rehearsal) | |||
| 9. 25 Years (Take 1) | |||
| 10. Assassination | |||
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Hawklords's "25 Years On" represents a key moment in the history of Hawkwind and as such is a "must have" for keen fans of the band.
The Hawklords were formed in 1978 by Dave Brock joining what remained of Hawkwind after a series of departures from the band with musicians from the west country band Ark, amongst them Harvey Bainbridge.
"25 Years On" was to be their only album before Hawkwind once again took flight but many fans of the band,including me, see this as a Hawkwind album in itself.
My feelings about the album itself are the same as they were when I bought the original LP all those years ago: it's not a bad album, but it's not brilliant. Certainly the music by itself does not justify the 5-stars that fans, including myself, have been allocating (it's a 4-star album). The soundscape is lighter than that of most incarnations of Hawkwind but does have the band's recognisable trademark sound colours. It's nearer the "Amazing Sounds" and "Quark, Strangeness and Charm" soundscapes than it is the hard driving, thunping basss space-rock of Lemmy's period.
The 5-stars are justified on the basis of the joy that the music is available again, that the remastering work has been carried out well and the sound is first-class and, perhaps more importantly, that Esoteric have added huge amounts of historical bonus material, including both live performances and different studio versions of the songs, so much so that what was a fortyish minute LP has now become a 2-CD set!
In terms of the original album itself my favourite tracks haven't changed over the years: he opener "PSI Power" edges it as my absolute favourite, with "Freefall", "25 Years On" and "The Age of the Micro Man" not far behind.
Of the bonus material, the pick goes to the first five tracks of the second disc which are a recording of the band appearing under the name of the Sonic Assassins in 1977.
This is a key purchase for all Hawkwind fans!
The Hawklords were formed in 1978 by Dave Brock joining what remained of Hawkwind after a series of departures from the band with musicians from the west country band Ark, amongst them Harvey Bainbridge.
"25 Years On" was to be their only album before Hawkwind once again took flight but many fans of the band,including me, see this as a Hawkwind album in itself.
My feelings about the album itself are the same as they were when I bought the original LP all those years ago: it's not a bad album, but it's not brilliant. Certainly the music by itself does not justify the 5-stars that fans, including myself, have been allocating (it's a 4-star album). The soundscape is lighter than that of most incarnations of Hawkwind but does have the band's recognisable trademark sound colours. It's nearer the "Amazing Sounds" and "Quark, Strangeness and Charm" soundscapes than it is the hard driving, thunping basss space-rock of Lemmy's period.
The 5-stars are justified on the basis of the joy that the music is available again, that the remastering work has been carried out well and the sound is first-class and, perhaps more importantly, that Esoteric have added huge amounts of historical bonus material, including both live performances and different studio versions of the songs, so much so that what was a fortyish minute LP has now become a 2-CD set!
In terms of the original album itself my favourite tracks haven't changed over the years: he opener "PSI Power" edges it as my absolute favourite, with "Freefall", "25 Years On" and "The Age of the Micro Man" not far behind.
Of the bonus material, the pick goes to the first five tracks of the second disc which are a recording of the band appearing under the name of the Sonic Assassins in 1977.
This is a key purchase for all Hawkwind fans!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Finally, Bob Calverts important contribution to the Hawkwind story is being given a timely reappraisal, and in turn showing what a sad loss to British music his untimely death has been.
By 1978, Hawkwind were in some disarray, but out of this confusion rose his fine new wave influenced project, that enabled Dave Brock, and the sadly missed Bob Calvert the chance to move away from the hippy-ish space themes of the early seventies. Instead, producing a stripped down and focused record, whose songs reflected its surroundings far more effectively than any of Brock and Calverts earlier collaborations. With darker themes of psychic power, Cold War alienation, and industrial, rather than spiritual, progress, 25 Years On tapped into some of the new musical pathways being explored by Magazine, XTC, Devo, and even Brian Eno in the late seventies. Consequently, 25 Years On, perhaps more than any other Hawkwind related musical project, before or since, has aged particularly well since its initial release in 1978.
Disc 1 ; This now has a fine, sympathetic remastering, that has enabled many background instruments to find their own space within the mix. Opener, Psi Power, now really has an impact to match its subject matter, whilst tracks like 25 years, Flying Doctor, and stand out track, [Only] The Dead Dreams of a Cold War Kid sound full and menacing. Added bonuses on disc one include the single [ remixed ] version of Psi Power [ which shows how badly the song was butchered for a single release], and the single version of 25 Years.
Disc 2 ; The second disc, however is a real tresure trove of demos, alternate takes, and some very rare live recordings of the Sonic Assassins, who were in effect the Hawklords in all but name before the album project came into fruition.The highlights are the demos that were the skeletons of the final album tracks.Im also quite fond of the full extended take of Automoton which doubles the length of the album version
There is plenty in this superb package to tempt any fan of this album[ or even the many curious].Mention should also be made of the fine booklet and helpful notes [including full re use of the 1978 tour programme as part of the art work],that accompanies this release.
By 1978, Hawkwind were in some disarray, but out of this confusion rose his fine new wave influenced project, that enabled Dave Brock, and the sadly missed Bob Calvert the chance to move away from the hippy-ish space themes of the early seventies. Instead, producing a stripped down and focused record, whose songs reflected its surroundings far more effectively than any of Brock and Calverts earlier collaborations. With darker themes of psychic power, Cold War alienation, and industrial, rather than spiritual, progress, 25 Years On tapped into some of the new musical pathways being explored by Magazine, XTC, Devo, and even Brian Eno in the late seventies. Consequently, 25 Years On, perhaps more than any other Hawkwind related musical project, before or since, has aged particularly well since its initial release in 1978.
Disc 1 ; This now has a fine, sympathetic remastering, that has enabled many background instruments to find their own space within the mix. Opener, Psi Power, now really has an impact to match its subject matter, whilst tracks like 25 years, Flying Doctor, and stand out track, [Only] The Dead Dreams of a Cold War Kid sound full and menacing. Added bonuses on disc one include the single [ remixed ] version of Psi Power [ which shows how badly the song was butchered for a single release], and the single version of 25 Years.
Disc 2 ; The second disc, however is a real tresure trove of demos, alternate takes, and some very rare live recordings of the Sonic Assassins, who were in effect the Hawklords in all but name before the album project came into fruition.The highlights are the demos that were the skeletons of the final album tracks.Im also quite fond of the full extended take of Automoton which doubles the length of the album version
There is plenty in this superb package to tempt any fan of this album[ or even the many curious].Mention should also be made of the fine booklet and helpful notes [including full re use of the 1978 tour programme as part of the art work],that accompanies this release.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
this fantastic album, along with quark strangeness and charm (hawkwinds finest album) and astounding sounds, astonishing music remains unavailable on cd. Somebody messed up big time. Dave Brock and Robert Calvert were one of the finest double acts in history and this album is testament to this. Seek this out on vinyl or bootleg cd until the record companies see sense and reissue it...the cabinet key! the cabinet key! the drug cabinet key!!
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Better now than ever...
When this album came out it was a radical departure for Hawkwind it being quite a different style to previous Hawkwind releases and for that reason it was a bit of a slow burner... Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2010 by N. Humphrey
25 years on
this album takes me back to 1978 when i saw hawklords in concert.a must have addition to any hawkwind fans collection. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2010 by road nomad
I love Atomhenge
This was (originally) the nth purchase of Hawkwind material on vinyl for me - I was there at the Hammersmith Odeon in the early part of the eponymous tour. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2009 by R. Hill
30 years on
30 years after 25 years on and this expanded verson is a hell of a lot better than the original.With all the demo's and studio runthroughs this is one of Cherry Reds better... Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2009 by the demented man
Stillas good over 25 years on
I was unsure about buying this after so long without listening to it. I was pleasantly surprised it still sounds as fresh and interesting as when I first bought it as a 17 year... Read more
Published on 11 May 2009 by J. Devall
Have Your Mind Caressed
This 1978 Hawkwind variant captured the punk sensibilities of the time with a collection that placed their dystopian visions of sci-fi armageddon in a very earthly, urban setting. Read more
Published on 5 May 2009 by Dudley Serious
Fascinating insight into a great album
Like everyone else here I bought this when it came out and it's remained a favourite; more consistent than most Hawkwind albums (and it is, despite the name, a proper HW record)... Read more
Published on 14 April 2009 by Mr. A. G. Lock
underrated
Much maligned at the time -25 years on just improves with age. The best of the charisma albums with Brock and Calverts songwriting partnershipin full flow.Buy this album.
Published on 10 April 2009 by jimthe walrus
A STEP TOO FAR ?
I come to this disc from a slightly different perspective from the reviewers before me,i have never heard this disc before,it kind of slipped by me ,in fact this was the only... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2009 by Mr Blackwell
Superb reissue
This was always one of my favourite Hawkwind albums (the name Hawklords was used for legal reasons)and this reissue has been remastered beautifully. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2009 by Lost Johnny
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