At 10/15/09 08:10 AM, Bahamut wrote:
And while we're talking about Motörhead, you mentioned Hawkwind several times and they're a band I really need to look into, so which are their best works? They have many albums so being told a highlight or two would get me started.
Hawkwind.
Been around 40 years and have basically put out something every year.
Their catalog is friggin huge.
I have yet to hear all their albums but have heard most.
To start you off I highly recommend the discs with Lemmy.
Doremi Fasol Latido-The first album with Lemmy and a classic, Lemmy plays bass and he sings and plays acoustic guitar on The Watcher.
Space Ritual Live-IMO one of the best Live albums ever, 2 discs of heavy space rock with the band in fine form.
THe Hall of The Mountain Grill-The first album with the Violinist Simon House who played with Bowie. Lemmy does Lost Johnny, catchy tunes a plenty.
THe 1999 Party Live- Another great live album with Lemmy.
Warrior on the Edge of Time- Last album with Lemmy and my personal favorite studio album. Lemmy was kicked out during this tour and directly started Motorhead and never looked back.
BBC Live- good set with Lemmy on bass and vocals.
Friday Rock Show Session-Good live recording, Lemmy guest vocals on Silver Machine.
THose are the Essential ones with Lemmy.
They are the ones with a more Metal sound.
X-In Search of Space: 2nd album and the first with Sci-Fi lyrics which they continue to use, definitely worth checking out.
Basically any disc from the 70's is good , primal space rock.
The 80's are a mixed bag, they dabbled in funk and new wave.
My best advice for now is find some with Lemmy and anything else ask me about ahead of time since some are better than others.
And one last thing, they have a TON of comp discs, way too many, granted some are good but the rest are the same rehashed material, if you want to get a comp let me know which one and I will let you know if it is worth getting.
This should once again keep you busy, enjoy and remember to inform me on what you find and I will give either the thumbs up or down.