HAWKWIND "X In Search Of Space" LP Original US Multifold Cover, NM/VG+, 1972
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AllMusic Review by Mike DeGagne [-]
In Search of Space strengthened Hawkwind's science fiction-type brand of progressive rock, gaining bass player Dave Anderson and galactic poet extraordinaire Rob Calvert, while losing John Harrison at the same time. The album opens with the mind-numbing galactic haze of "You Shouldn't Do That," a spooky little 15-minute excursion that warps, throbs, and swirls with Dik Mik's "audio generator" and the steady drum pace of Terry Ollis. Then comes the ominous whispering of the title, set to the pulsating waves of Dave Brock's guitar and Turner's alto sax, with Dettmar's synth work laying the foundation. Wonderfully setting the tone, "You Shouldn't Do That"'s improvisational looseness and rhythmic fusion smoothly open up the album into the realm of Hawkwind. The peculiarity never ceases, as "You Know You're Only Dreaming" and "We Took the Wrong Steps Years Ago" delves even deeper into obscurity, sometimes emanating with the familiar jangle of the guitar which then has its acquaintance overshadowed by the waft of the keyboard. Just as "Master of the Universe" chugs and rolls with a foreboding rhythm, "Adjust Me" retaliates with its moaning verse and tonal fluctuations fading into oblivion. The groundbreaking sound which Hawkwind achieved on In Search of Space helped to open up a whole new avenue of progressive rock. This album would lead to their most successful release in Space Ritual, coming two years after In Search of Space, with their interplanetary groove already set for takeoff.
Hawkwind ?– X In Search Of Space
Label: United Artists Records ?– UAS-5567 Format: Vinyl, LP, AlbumCountry: US Released: 1972 Genre: Rock Style: Space Rock, Prog Rock, Hard Rock
Tracklist
A1 You Shouldn't Do That 16:15 A2 You Know You're Only Dreaming 6:47 B1 Master Of The Universe 6:35 B2 We Took The Wrong Step Years Ago 4:56 B3 Adjust Me 5:58 B4 Children Of The Sun 4:08Credits
- Alto Saxophone, Flute, Vocals, Audio Generator – Nik Turner
- Arranged By – Hawkwind
- Audio Generator – Dik Mik
- Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar [6string] – Dave Anderson (3)
- Drums, Percussion – Terry Ollis
- Engineer – George Chkiantz
- Engineer [Assistant] – Phil Chapman, Rod Thear, Rufus Cartwright
- Other [Dances] – Stacia
- Other [Optics, Semantics] – Barney Bubbles, Bob Calvert, Joseph Stevens, Malcolm LIvingstone, Nicky Hepworth, Phil Franks
- Producer – George Chkiantz, Hawkwind
- Synthesizer – Del Dettmar
- Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar [6string, 12string], Audio Generator – Dave Brock
Notes
Interlocking zig-zag cut triptych gatefold sleeve design. Center-opening and folds out into a "T" configuration (of 'The Hawk' craft) with flyout pages on inner center panel that contain vinyl.Band photos, artwork, and lyrics on inside.
On bottom of front cover:
© MCMLXXII United Artist Records, Inc. UAS-5567
Produced at Olympic Studios, Barnes. Track one side two first recorded at Air Studios.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: UAS-5567-A
- Matrix / Runout: UAS-5567-B
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MINT ---- It should appear to be perfect. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains, labels or writing, tears or splits. Mint means perfect.
NEAR MINT ---- Otherwise mint but has one or two tiny inconsequential flaws that do not affect play. Covers should be close to perfect with minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident: slight ring-wear, minor denting to a corner, or writing on the cover should all be noted properly.
VERY GOOD PLUS ---- The record has been handled and played infrequently or very carefully. Not too far from perfect. On a disc, there may be light paper scuffs from sliding in and out of a sleeve or the vinyl or some of the original luster may be lost. A slight scratch that did not affect play would be acceptably VG+ for most collectors.
VERY GOOD ---- Record displays visible signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, light surface scratches, groove wear and spindle trails. Some audible surface noise, but should not overwhelm the musical experience. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc.
GOOD ---- Well played with little luster and significant surface noise. Despite defects, record should still play all the way through without skipping. Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork.
POOR ---- Any record or cover that does not qualify for the above "Good" grading should be seen as Poor. Several cover flaws.
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