Masters of the Universe

by Hawkwind

Masters of the Universe cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 25 February 1977
  • Label: United Artists
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 39:53
  • Community rating: 3.83/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Doug Bennett, George Chkiantz

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Compiled by United Artists, this collection focuses heavily on the sci-fi-obsessed British group's most propulsive, riff-driven material. The repetitive, hypnotic synthesizer sequences layered over Lemmy Kilmister's distorted bass effectively summarize the gritty, cosmic aggression that deeply influenced the impending punk and metal scenes.

Genres

Descriptors: space, sci-fi, synthesizers, riff-heavy, motorik

Tracklist

  1. Master Of The Universe (6:35)
  2. Brainstorm (11:40)
  3. Sonic Attack (2:55)
  4. Orgone Accumulator (10:00)
  5. It's So Easy (5:17)
  6. Lost Johnny (3:26)

Credits

  • Mark Harrison - illustration
  • Hawkwind - primary artist, producer
  • Paul Henry - art direction, design concept
  • George Chkiantz - producer
  • Anton Matthews - mixed by
  • Vic Maile - mixed by, recorded by
  • Doug Bennett - producer

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