The big finish is more of a whimper. Day was filled with phone calls, motor racing and footie; I only got to hear one album while I was doing some chores.
Hawkwind – On Sundown bootleg
I love me some vintage space rock. Many days, I think Hawkwind from 70-74 is the greatest band to ever walk the Earth, or at least hover a few inches above the surface. This recording is from December 30, 1972 at Brixton Sundown; arguably, the peak of their not inconsiderate power (some of these performances were cleaned up and used on Space Ritual). Check out this intersteller setlist: “Electronic #1″, “Orgone Accumulator”, “Upside Down”, “Sonic Attack”, “Time We Left This World Today”, “10 Seconds Of Forever”, “Brainstorm”, “Seven By Seven”, “Master Of The Universe”, and “Welcome To The Universe”.
I just did some research on the web and it appears this is a boot of an actual release – Space Ritual Sundown, Vol. 2. With such a mess of discography I’m not surprised I missed this in the clutter, detritus, flotsam & jetsam of Hawklore. I know what I’ll be ordering from my local shop tomorrow. This show is awesome.
