10713 - DAVE BROCK AND THE AGENTS OF CHAOS - THE AGENTS OF CHAOS (1988)
DAVE BROCK AND THE AGENTS OF CHAOS
''THE AGENTS OF CHAOS''
1988
48:43
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1 Hi Tech Cities 04:15
2 A Day 05:35
3 In the Office 01:34
4 Hades Deep 04:39
5 Words of a Song 01:37
6 Heads 05:40
7 Nocturne 02:30
8 Wastelands of Sleep 05:41
9 Empty Dreams 01:01
10 Into the Realms 04:26
11 Mountain in the Sky 03:19
12 The Damage of Life 06:03
13 Riding the Range 02:16
Tracks By Dave Brock, Except:
Tracks 2, 7, 9, 11 By Julian ''Crum'' Crimmins
Track 8 By Kris Tait
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The Agents of Chaos was recorded at Dave’s studio in Devon in 1987 and saw Brock collaborate with Devon musician Julian Crum Crimmins. The album featured classic material such as Heads and Wastelands of Sleep and was an indie chart hit upon release.
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Jason Ankeny
The co-founder and longtime creative spark behind space rock pioneers Hawkwind, guitarist/singer Dave Brock was born in Isleworth, England. After first receiving a banjo from his uncle, he was later given a guitar by his parents. Initially influenced by jazz, the young Brock spent his formative years frequenting local clubs, eventually joining a New Orleans-style band. From there he developed an interest in the blues, playing alongside future Yardbirds Eric Clapton and Keith Relf. Brock further honed his craft busking on the streets of London before joining the Dharma Blues Band; he also formed the short-lived psychedelic outfit Famous Cure before founding Hawkwind in 1969. Forging a distinctively hallucinatory hard rock sound heavily influenced by science fiction themes, Hawkwind attracted a loyal cult following before tasting mainstream success with their 1972 U.K. smash "Silver Machine." Although countless lineup changes plagued the group (counting lyricist/singer Robert Calvert and future Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister among the most notable alumni), Brock remained Hawkwind's musical focus and primary songwriter throughout its existence. In 1978, a number of former members sued Brock over rights to the Hawkwind name, and as a consequence 1978's 25 Years On was credited to the Hawklords. The matter was eventually resolved, however, and despite remaining little-known abroad, Hawkwind remains a hugely popular touring act at home even three decades beyond their original inception.
