Title: Some Re-recording Done for the 1996 Remaster :-(
Product review: The album was remastered and re-released in 1996, and much of the drum and bass playing was re-recorded, as well as additional vocals added. Three bonus tracks were also included. The merits of the reworkings are debatable; personally I don't like when things are messed with like George Lucas and his mucking with Star Wars, or the use of autotune on Let it Be. I want the original work of art, not the new and improved one. So I think the original 6 track cd or the LP are the ones to search out. The '96 mastering is excellent though, and there are no problems with the music except that it isn't the same music from 1971.This album shows Hawkwind moving away from the folk based sound of their debut to a heavy guitar, SF themed lyrics, spacey electronic sound. In addition, one can see elements of psych, prog, trance, and free jazz. It's quite the witches brew. If you have any interest in psyc/prog/space/stoner/70's rock, this in an essential album.
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