1 Live Without Passion 04:53
2 Is No Life At All 02:14
3 Manipulation 02:46
4 Domain Of Those That Fly 03:20
5 Ascent Of Man 02:34
6 Magnetism 02:13
7 Getting Old And A Single Man 03:42
8 The Last Tango 00:49
9 Horizon 05:05
10 Unity 03:10
11 The End 00:51
12 Leviathans Of The Air 03:06
13 Falling Out Of Love 03:26
14 The Age Of Psychedelia 03:27
15 The Patient 04:32
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Dave Brock - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Synth, Harmonica, Drum Program+FX.
Richard Chadwick - Drums & Percussion On 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 13, 15
Haz Wheaton - Bass On 1
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ABOUT THE ALBUM
Ian Abrahams, spacerockreviews.blogspot.com
Deep in the Devon countryside, from within what appears from the outside to be an old milking shed but which on the inside – part TARDIS, part Aladdin’s Cave – is revealed to be a recording studio, something stirs. Drums are pounding, the bass is rumbling. Guitars are insistently strumming, synthesisers are powering up into sci-fi soundscapes. Welcome to Brockworld.
Following on from his critically acclaimed Looking For Love In The Lost Land Of Dreams[‘Haunting and beautiful’, 4 Stars, Record Collector], Hawkwind mainstay Dave Brock releases his latest solo LP, an eclectic compendium of psychedelic rock songs interspersed with evocative instrumentals and experimental tunes that once again confirms his place as our foremost spacerock visionary.
Brockworld is bursting with vivid ideas, a dynamic outpouring from a musician always seeking new sounds and different techniques. From the moment this album bursts out into ‘Life Without Passion’, through the heavy space drone of ‘Horizon’, to the wryly engaging ‘Falling out of Love’ and the kaleidoscopic twists and turns of ‘Age of Psychedelia’, this album aptly captures Dave Brock’s roving creativity.
“Sometimes it’s that industrial space freighter chugging down the space-ways, sometimes a nimble solar sailing ship drifting from star to star, his deft hand on the tiller… that’s Dave Brock’s special vision.” Interstellar Overdrive - The Shindig! Guide To Spacerock discusses Dave Brock’s spacerock legacy.
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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.
10716 - DAVE BROCK - LOOKING FOR LOVE IN THE LOST LAND OF DREAMS (2012)
DAVE BROCK
''LOOKING FOR LOVE IN THE LOST LAND OF DREAMS''
THIS WAS RECORDED OVER A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS 2007-2012
2012
64:26
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1 World Of Ferment 00:53
2 A Lover's Whim 05:28
3 That Day In December 01:13
4 Higher Plane 04:13
5 Lazy Days 07:49
6 Who Do You Think You Are 06:08
7 Sunrise Drive 03:51
8 We Took The Wrong Step 05:11
9 The Chief 02:31
10 Its Never Too Late 04:35
11 Opaque 03:20
12 Dreams 06:40
13 The Kiss 04:16
14 Ecstacy 02:31
15 Menace To The Society 04:47
16 Goodnight 00:52
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Dave Brock/Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Theremin, EMS Synth, Keyboards, Drum Programming
Jason Stuart/Keyboards On Track 2
Richard Chadwick/Drums and Percussion On 9, 10, 13, 14
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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.
1 Clouded Vision 04:57
2 State Of Mind (Inst) 04:35
3 State Of Mind (Vocal) 05:29
4 Tune-Ing In 03:40
5 Kauai 01:39
6 Morpheus 02:36
7 Find The Right Way 02:42
8 Did'nt Have A Problem 03:52
9 Luna 03:41
10 Love In Space 05:37
11 Surreal Sex Dreams 04:05
12 Just Drifting 02:00
13 Sweet Obsession 03:37
14 Why Is A Raven Like A Writing Desk? 07:13
15 Space Raiders And Sex Dreams 09:00
16 Distant Islands 06:02
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"STRANGE TRIPS & PIPE DREAMS” was recorded at Dave’s studio in Devon in 1994 and 1995 and is widely hailed by fans as Dave’s finest solo album. Featuring the classic track ‘BOSNIA’ the album was originally issued on the Emergency Broadcast label in July 1995 to acclaim by fans, but has been unavailable on CD for some years.
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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.
10714 - DAVE BROCK - STRANGE TRIPS AND PIPE DREAMS (1995)
DAVE BROCK
''STRANGE TRIPS & PIPE DREAMS''
1995
56:46
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1 Hearing Aid Test 03:23
2 White Zone 07:30
3 U.F.O. Line 01:26
4 Space 04:20
5 Pipe Dream 03:32
6 Self 01:47
7 Something's Going On 04:25
8 Bosnia 05:24
9 Parasites Are Here On Earth 05:17
10 Gateway 02:09
11 It's Never Too Late 06:32
12 La Forge 03:08
13 Encounters 03:15
14 You Burn Me Up 04:32
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"STRANGE TRIPS & PIPE DREAMS” was recorded at Dave’s studio in Devon in 1994 and 1995 and is widely hailed by fans as Dave’s finest solo album. Featuring the classic track ‘BOSNIA’ the album was originally issued on the Emergency Broadcast label in July 1995 to acclaim by fans, but has been unavailable on CD for some years.
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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.
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.
1 Earthed To The Ground 08:26
2 Assassination 04:06
3 Green Finned Demon 06:05 (Robert Calvert, Dave Brock)
4 Spirits 05:34
5 Sweet Obsession 03:16
6 Oscillations 01:47
7 Machine Dream 03:00
8 (Now Is) The Winter Of Our Discontent 02:29 (William Shakespeare, Dave Brock)
9 On The Case 07:07 (Robert Calvert, Dave Brock)
10 Zones 01:02
11 Processed 05:19
12 Social Alliance 05:23
13 Raping Robots In The Street 03:31
14 Wired Up For Sound 02:45
Tracks By Dave Brock, Except As Indicated
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Dave Brock - All Instruments And Vocals
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ABOUT THE ALBUM/WIKIPEDIA
Earthed to the Ground is a 1984 (see 1984 in music) debut solo studio album by the English space rock musician Dave Brock.
It is essentially a collection of home demos Brock made for work with his group Hawkwind. "Assassination" had previously been released by the band as "Some People Never Die" on the Church of Hawkwind album, and "Green Finned Demon" would be released with additional contributions from other band members on the EP The Earth Ritual Preview.
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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.
