Description
Label Review.
The Xenon Codex (1988) Space Bandits (1990) Palace Springs (1991 live).
Our Overview.
Hawkwind the creators of Space Rock are probably one of the most influential British groups, with a legacy of over 40 plus years. Some 50 musicians have passed through Hawkwind – some loyal forever, some dead, others leaving acrimoniously – then "all the more reason for the captain of the ship to keep it afloat", Dave Brock (singer-guitarist) says, “because according to the rules, the crew get to bugger off in lifeboats if it sinks, while the captain stays aboard." He prefers a different analogy: "I love football, and don't want to compare myself to Arsène Wenger, but it is like managing a team. And as a team, we are top of our league, even if it's not the Premiership."
• A 3cd Clamshell Boxed Set featuring Hawkweeds 3 albums originally released on the GWR label between 1988 & 1991: “The Xenon Codex”, “Space Bandits” and “Palace Springs”.
• CDs in replica card sleeves.
• Includes an illustrated poster.
These recordings saw Hawkwind move into the 1990s with a trio of excellent albums recorded by slightly fluctuating line-ups. Alongside Hawkwind Captain Dave Brock and long-time member Harvey Bainbridge, “The Xenon Codex” would be the last album of the 1980s to feature Huw Lloyd Langton on guitar, whilst bass guitarist Alan Davey would come more to the fore within the band.
For “Space Bandits”, Richard Chadwick would join Hawkwind on drums (a role he continues to fulfil to this day), whilst former member Simon House would guest on the album, along with vocalist Bridget Wishart.
“Palace Springs” was Hawkwind’s final album for GWR Records and featured excellent new tracks such as ‘Treadmill’ and ‘Back in the Box’, alongside some live recordings of classic Hawkwind tracks. This official 3CD clamshell boxed set features each album in a replica card-sleeve wallet and includes an illustrated poster.