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  1. On This Day November 11 1985 – Hawkwind Released The Chronicle of the Black Sword

    On This Day November 11 1985 – Hawkwind Released The Chronicle of the Black Sword

    On this day November 11 1985, British space rock legends Hawkwind released The Chronicle of the Black Sword, a concept album inspired by the fantasy writings of Michael Moorcock and his character Elric of Melniboné. The record brought together the band’s trademark cosmic sound with epic...
  2. On This Day November 4 1984 – Hawkwind Released This Is Hawkwind Do Not Panic

    On This Day November 4 1984 – Hawkwind Released This Is Hawkwind Do Not Panic

    On this day November 4 1984, Hawkwind released This Is Hawkwind Do Not Panic, a live album that captured the band’s signature space rock sound and unmatched energy on stage. Known for their immersive performances, Hawkwind delivered a recording that showcased their powerful mix of rock...
  3. On This Day October 29, 1982 – Hawkwind Released Choose Your Masques

    On This Day October 29, 1982 – Hawkwind Released Choose Your Masques

    On this day October 29, 1982, Hawkwind released their album Choose Your Masques, continuing their evolution as pioneers of space rock with a more modern electronic edge. The record blended synthesizers, driving rhythms, and sci fi themes into a layered sound that reflected both the band’s roots...
  4. On This Day October 27, 1980 – Hawkwind Released Levitation

    On This Day October 27, 1980 – Hawkwind Released Levitation

    On this day October 27, 1980, the British space rock band Hawkwind released their album Levitation, an innovative and high energy record that marked a major moment in the band’s evolution. Known for their cosmic themes and experimental sound, Hawkwind combined progressive rock and electronic...
  5. On This Day October 18 1981 - Hawkwind Released the Album Sonic Attack

    On This Day October 18 1981 - Hawkwind Released the Album Sonic Attack

    On this day October 18 1981, Hawkwind released Sonic Attack, an album that marked their return to a heavier, more experimental sound after a brief hiatus. Combining space rock with punk energy and science fiction themes, the record showcased the band’s signature mix of driving rhythms and cosmic...
  6. On This Day July 21 1980 – Hawkwind Released Their Live Album Live Seventy Nine

    On This Day July 21 1980 – Hawkwind Released Their Live Album Live Seventy Nine

    On this day July 21 1980, Hawkwind released their live album Live Seventy Nine, capturing the band’s raw and spacey energy during a transitional era. Recorded during their 1979 UK tour, the album offered fans a powerful document of their live sound as they shifted from their classic 70s space...
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  7. On This Day: May 14, 1982 - Hawkwind Released Their Twelfth Album Church of Hawkwind

    On This Day: May 14, 1982 - Hawkwind Released Their Twelfth Album Church of Hawkwind

    On this day May 14, 1982, Hawkwind released their twelfth studio album Church of Hawkwind, a space rock project that leaned heavily into electronic experimentation and atmospheric soundscapes. The album marked a stylistic shift for the band, with less focus on traditional rock structures and...
  8. On This Day: April 25, 1988 - Hawkwind Released The Xenon Codex

    On This Day: April 25, 1988 - Hawkwind Released The Xenon Codex

    On this day April 25, 1988, British space rock pioneers Hawkwind released their fifteenth studio album The Xenon Codex. Known for their psychedelic soundscapes and sci fi themes, the band continued to evolve with this release while staying true to their cosmic roots. The Xenon Codex featured a...
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    The Chronicle of the Black Sword (1985)

    Title: The Chronicle of the Black Sword Artist: Hawkwind Genre: Progressive Rock Released: 1985 Tracks: 1 - Song of the Swords - 2 - Shade Gate - 3 - The Sea King - 4 - The Pulsing Cavern - 5 - Elric the Enchanter - 6 - Needle Gun - 7 - Zarozinia - 8 - The Demise - 9 -...
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    Sonic Attack (1981)

    Title: Sonic Attack Artist: Hawkwind Genre: Progressive Rock Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - Sonic Attack - 4:45 2 - Rocky Paths - 3:38 3 - Psychosonia - 2:44 4 - Virgin of the World - 4:22 5 - Angels of Death - 6:02 6 - Living on a Knife Edge - 4:49 7 - Coded Languages - 4:53 8 -...
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    Levitation (1980)

    Title: Levitation Artist: Hawkwind Genre: Progressive Rock Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Levitation - 5:48 2 - Motorway City - 6:46 3 - Psychosis - 2:22 4 - World of Tiers - 3:18 5 - Prelude - 1:41 6 - Who's Gonna Win the War - 4:45 7 - Space Chase - 3:09 8 - The Fifth Second of...
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