Audio CD review:
Hawkwind - Weird Tapes, Vol. 8: Live 1966-1973

Hawkwind - Weird Tapes, Vol. 8: Live 1966-1973

Band: Hawkwind Title: Weird Tapes, Vol. 8: Live 1966-1973 Rating: Release Date: 2006-08-29 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Space Is Deep 2: Down on Her Knees 3: Live and Let Live 4: Etchanatay 5: Roll 'Em Pete 6: Come On 7: Dealing with the Devil 8: Bring It on Home 9: Dreaming 10: Shouldn't Do That

Hawkwind - 'Weird Tapes,Volume 8' (Voiceprint/Hawkwind Records) 4 1/2 stars This one I actually had on cassette umteen tears ago. At long last! The eighth and final series of the Hawkwind 'Weird Tapes'. Not even sure if it's still playable. Either way, I'm more than happy to get it on CD. Great eye-catching cover, don't you agree? Several of these tunes may've or may have not previously appeared (in the same version) on past releases, for example it's noted that "Space Is Deep" is off the band's landmark live lp 'Space Ritual' and I think this CD's mono cuts "Dreaming" and "Shouldn't Do That" came off the 'Text Of Festivals' title. But, what REALLY makes this title a should-have by all true Hakwfans are the three unreleased gems here like the heavily played "Down On Her Knees" (almost Pink Fairie's style), "Live And Let Live" and the tripping "Etchanatay" (nice flute work, there Nik). Also, the vintage blues numbers dating back to Dave Brock's street playing days such as "Roll 'Em Pete" and "Dealing With The Devil" are nothing to sneeze at. A heavy-duty high-five goes out to Voiceprint for putting this CD out. Highly recommended. You can see a complete list of all Hawkwind discography, or go back to the Hawkwind tabs