Hawkwind

Into The Woods

Maestronauts’ latest auditory exploration

Captained by Dave Brock, veteran statesman of space-rock for nigh-on half a century, Hawkwind crew takes us on another musical mission. The new psychedelic odyssey is a far-flung medley of black-hole-heavy riffs and signature soundscapes that warp timelessly between eclectic atmospheres of earthy ambience and shamanistic reverie. The title track cuts in with crunching guitar chops redolent of Angel Dust-era Faith No More, before closing into Cottage In The

Woods with a lilting synth melody reminiscent of George Gershwin’s aria Summertime. Soaring oscillations sweep us into deeper, darker recesses with shadowy segues and interludes as guitar hooks descend and cascade in Have You Seen

Them, later branching out into rootsy rock ’n’ roll with Space Ship Blues. A multi-dimensional maelstrom of classic rock guitars, shimmering arpeggiator synths and blistering bursts of kaleidoscopic keyboard, this album begs to be heard in its entirety. The live-jam climax, Magic

Mushroom, will leave you wanting more. [RB] Standout track: Magic Mushroom For fans of: Pink Floyd, Ozric Tentacles