Hawkwind Dream Goes On: From The Black Sword To Distant Horizons CD

Long-lived British space-rockers Hawkwind debuted in 1969 and were still going strong 40 years later, despite a dizzying array of personnel shifts. This three-disc set chronicles the band's later period, from 1985's epic THE CHRONICLE OF THE BLACK SWORD, a collaboration with sci-fi author/longtime cohort Michael Moorcock, to 1997's DISTANT HORIZONS. While founding guitarist Dave Brock is the only constant from one end of this collection to the other (not to mention the band's whole discography), the trademark combination of swooping electronic effects, futuristic themes, and heavy guitars remains remarkably consistent.

2008 digitally remastered three CD anthology, the second in a series of compilations from the long-serving British band released by the label Atomhenge. The Dream Goes On is a fitting tribute to one of Britain's finest bands. This anthology sees them journey to the end of the 1980's and into the 90's still retaining their original spirit whilst eagerly absorbing the ever changing musical landscape around them. Always ahead of their contemporaries and led by founder Dave Brock, this second lavish CD set draws on selections from such classic albums as Chronicle Of The Black Sword, Live Chronicles, Xenon Codex, Space Bandits, Palace Springs, Electric Teepee, The Business Trip, Alien 4, Love In Space and Distant Horizon, serving as a reminder of Hawkwind's enduring appeal.

Audio Remixers: Dave Brock; Zeus B Held.

Liner Note Author: Ian Abrahams.

Recording information: Barking Dog Studios (08/1985-07/1997); Earth Studios, Devon, England (08/1985-07/1997); Hammersmith Odeon (08/1985-07/1997); Hawkwind Studios, Devon, England (08/1985-07/1997); Loco Studios, Caerleon, Wales (08/1985-07/1997); London, England (08/1985-07/1997); Omni Club, Oakland, CA (08/1985-07/1997); Palace Theatre, Los Angeles, CA (08/1985-07/1997); Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales (08/1985-07/1997); St. David's Hall, Cardiff, Wales (08/1985-07/1997).Mojo (Publisher) (p.118) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "THE DREAM GOES ON provides a timely reminder that, as the band prepare to celebrate their 40th anniversary, Hawkwind remain resolutely out there."
Record Collector (magazine) (p.100) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "There are some flashes of magic, 'The War I Survived' is a stunning late track, ticking all the boxes for classic Hawk status."