Doremi Fasol Latido

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Hawkwind

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Remember,now this isn't the lp's first CD pressing on the One Way label;it's the lp's SECOND reissue on the UK import EMI that comes with four(4)bonus cuts.First put out in 1972 as this was the space rock king's third mind-melting album.It's the first record to feature both bassist Lemmy and drummer Simon King(who actually stuck around for awhile).If there are any new Hawkwind fans out there,this reissue is one of the first titles you should hunt down a copy of.One big reason,'Doremi...' has the original versions of some of Hawkwind's standards that EVEN to this very day stands the test of time and continues to draw in new listeners whenever they get played on one of those 'community-funded' radio stations where the DJ plays whatever they want.Cuts like "Brainstorm",the galactic brain damaging "Space Is Deep"(first time I heard this tune,I went out of my mind-thought I died for a few minutes and went to space rock heaven)and "Time We Left This World Today".A must-have.

Hawkwind is one of the great overlooked bands of the early 70s, their most creative period. Having said that, this particular cd is at best an average effort. It is likely of most interest to fans of the truly outstanding live hawkwind cd who want to hear what the studio versions of the songs on "Space Ritual" sound like. Sadly, the live versions are far superior to the studio versions presented here. This is particularly true for the opening track, "Brainstorm" which is a powerful song on "Space Ritual" but which here sounds weak and anemic. That is also true of the other cuts on the cd. The bonus material included with this re-release is also nothing special. There are better hawkwind cds - unless you are a hard core fan, you're not likely to be impressed by this one.