Music reviews

Kevin Bryan delivers his verdict on some of this week’s CD releases Hawkwind,”Somnia” (Cherry Red)- The pioneers of space rock have been plying their trade live and on record for well over half a century now, and the current incarnation of the band finds founder member Dave Brock working alongside drummer Richard Chadwick and bass and keyboards ace Magnus Martin. The latter’s creative contribution to the 34th Hawkwind album is also invaluable as he shares songwriting duties with the octogenarian Brock in a mildly unsettling exploration of the world of sleep and dreams. “I Can’t Get You Off My Mind,” “Strange Encounters” and the languid “Alcyone” are three of the stand-out tracks.

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