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Hawkwind - 'Distant Horizons' (EBS)

Mike Reed | USA | 07/19/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Decent late '90's effort by the band,which at the time included Brock,Ron Tree,drummer Richard Chadwick and new(at the time)guitarist Jerry Richards.Believe me,Richards fits in rather well with Hawkwind.'Distant Horizons' is their follow-up to their 'Alien 4' disc(see my review).Remember I had a tough time getting a copy of this CD.More in the direction of hard rock perhaps than 'space rock' but 'Distant...' does have it's moments.Like the gem "Phetamine Street",the semi-heavy "Alchemy","Reptoid Vision","Wheels"(sounds good live,heard a bootleg of a US show with this track)and the techno-like "Taxi For Max".Good,just not great."

SPIRIT OF HAWKWIND SOARS INTO THE NEXT MILLENIUM

sonicstan | 12/02/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The world's longest running and best spacerock band ever returns to classic form on this release. "New" member Ron Tree gives the band some of the same vibe as Calvert did in the classic daze while the addition of Jerry Richards on lead guitar brings backs the best aspects of the Chronicle-era bands heaviness, while sidestepping the occasional metal moves of that era which could make that particular lineup sound a little safe at times. "Reptoid Vision" and "Phetamine Street" are standouts, classic HW blends of heavy rock, psychedelia, and punk. Apparently this CD was rushed out before the band felt it was ready by their manager (who also supplied fairly generic artwork, without the band's permission) but the results are still very compelling. The followup CD, "In Your Area" is also strong. C'mon people, support this band!"