Polyphonic Press: Classic Album Reviews
Polyphonic Press is the show for music fans. Anywhere from the casual listener to the nerdiest of audiophiles. Each week, we review a classic album from a curated list of over one thousand releases, spanning multiples genres. At the top of each show, we have no idea what album we’re going to listen to. So we fire up the Random Album Generator and it gives the album of the week. Join us every Tuesday morning for a new classic album to discover!
Polyphonic Press: Classic Album Reviews
Hawkwind - Space Ritual (1973) | Album Review
"Space Ritual" by Hawkwind is a live album released in 1973, capturing the essence of their unique blend of space rock, psychedelia, and hard rock. The double album, recorded during their 1972 tour, is a sonic journey through interstellar themes, featuring extended jams, swirling synthesizers, heavy guitar riffs, and driving rhythms. Standout tracks like "Master of the Universe" and "Orgone Accumulator" are complemented by poet Robert Calvert's spoken word interludes, creating an immersive, otherworldly experience that transports listeners to the far reaches of the cosmos. This album is a quintessential piece of Hawkwind's legacy and a landmark in the space rock genre.
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