The Story
In September 1977 Hawkwind undertook a UK tour to promote the album Quark, Strangeness & Charm. The shows were some of the finest of this era of the band, featuring Robert Calvert as a dynamic frontman. This release, available first at record stores as part of Record Store Day, features all previously unreleased recordings, newly mixed from the original multi-track tapes and pressed on clear vinyl. Mixed from the original 8-track master tapes by Ben Wiseman with Mark Powell at roadlake Studios, Hertfordshire in July 2022.
Side One:
Fairfield Hall, Croydon 25th September 1977
1. Brainstorm
2. High Rise
3. Robot
Side Two:
Gaumont Theatre, Ipswich – 27th September 1977
1. Spirit of the Age
2. Sonic Attack
3. Damnation Alley
4. Uncle Sam’s on Mars
Description
In September 1977 Hawkwind undertook a UK tour to promote the album Quark, Strangeness & Charm. The shows were some of the finest of this era of the band, featuring Robert Calvert as a dynamic frontman. This release, available first at record stores as part of Record Store Day, features all previously unreleased recordings, newly mixed from the original multi-track tapes and pressed on clear vinyl. Mixed from the original 8-track master tapes by Ben Wiseman with Mark Powell at roadlake Studios, Hertfordshire in July 2022.
Side One:
Fairfield Hall, Croydon 25th September 1977
1. Brainstorm
2. High Rise
3. Robot
Side Two:
Gaumont Theatre, Ipswich – 27th September 1977
1. Spirit of the Age
2. Sonic Attack
3. Damnation Alley
4. Uncle Sam’s on Mars
