Hawkwind - The Weird Tapes No 4 Live 78

Review by David Dominguez

Album Review: The Weird Tapes No 4 Live 78 by Hawkwind Alright, let me tell ya about The Weird Tapes No 4 Live 78 by Hawkwind. This isn’t just another live album—it’s a wild ride through space, psychedelia, and raw rock energy. Released in 2001 on their own label (Hawkwind Records), this UK gem is like stepping into a time machine with dodgy wiring. It zaps you back to the band's glory days while still feeling fresh as hell. Now, I gotta say—the mix of genres here is bananas. You’ve got your Art Rock vibes, Space Rock grooves, British Psychedelia weirdness, and even some Prog-Rock noodling thrown in for good measure. And don’t get me started on how tight the band sounds. Dave Brock absolutely kills it on guitar and production duties, while Harvey Bainbridge holds down bass AND vocals like he was born to do both at once. Oh, and Martin Griffin on drums? Dude’s got rhythm that could knock over an asteroid. Let’s dive into two tracks that stuck with me after spinning this thing a few times. First up: “Uncle Sam’s on Mars.” Man, this song hits hard. The opening riff feels like someone revving up a spaceship engine made out of rusty metal and pure adrenaline. Then the lyrics kick in—political but not preachy, kinda dystopian but also oddly hopeful. It’s one of those songs where you find yourself humming along without realizing you’re singing about interplanetary warfare. Honestly? It’s unforgettable because it doesn’t try too hard—it just lets the chaos unfold naturally. Then there’s “Spirit of the Age,” which might be my favorite track on the album. There’s something haunting yet uplifting about the way it builds from a slow burn into this massive wall of sound. Steve Swindells’ keyboard work really shines here, adding layers of cosmic texture that make you feel like you’re floating through a neon-lit galaxy. By the end, you’re not sure if you wanna cry or punch the air—it’s THAT powerful. Every note seems to echo forever, leaving you dazed and buzzing long after it fades out. What makes this album special isn’t just the music—it’s the vibe. These guys aren’t playing songs; they’re conjuring experiences. Listening to it feels like hanging out in a smoky pub somewhere in outer space, surrounded by aliens who dig classic rock. The mastering job by Dallas Simpson deserves props too—it’s crisp enough to catch every detail but rough around the edges in all the right ways. And can we talk about Bob Calvert’s "Audio Generator" credit? Not entirely sure what that means, but damn does it add to the mystery of the whole thing. Like, did he whisper secret incantations into a microphone or what? So yeah, wrapping this up—I think The Weird Tapes No 4 Live 78 is more than just a collection of tracks. It’s proof that Hawkwind hasn’t lost their touch, even decades into their career. They’re still pushing boundaries, still sounding like no one else. If anything, listening to this album reminded me why I fell in love with rock music in the first place. It’s messy, ambitious, and unapologetically itself. Oh, and here’s the kicker—I swear I heard someone coughing faintly in the background during “Urban Guerrilla.” At first, I thought it ruined the moment, but honestly? It kinda added to the charm. Made me feel like I was right there in the room with them, watching history happen. Fucked up, right? But hey, that’s Hawkwind for ya.

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Artist: Hawkwind
Album: The Weird Tapes No 4 Live 78

1969

Rating: 4.17

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Micro Man	3:40
Urban Guerilla	5:18
Uncle Sam's on Mars	08:33
Free Fall	5:26
Spirit of the Age	09:25
Death Trap	6:21
Spirit Of The Age	9:25
Steppenwolf	9:06
Uncle Sams On Mars	8:33
Urban Guerrilla	05:18

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HAWKVP9CD

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Hawkwind Records

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Role	Company
Produced For	Weird Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Hawkwind Records
Copyright (c)	Hawkwind Records
Pressed By	Technicolor
Recorded At	Plymouth Polytechnic

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Harvey Bainbridge
Vocals	Harvey Bainbridge
Coordinator	Rob Ayling
Design	L-Space Design
Artwork	L-Space Design
Drums	Martin Griffin
Guitar	Dave Brock
Producer	Dave Brock
Keyboards	Steve Swindells
Mastered By	Dallas Simpson
Audio Generator	Bob Calvert

Notes

Recorded live at the Plymouth Polytechnic, 23rd November 1978.
CD is credited to Hawkwind, but this was in fact a Hawklords gig.
Made in England.

Barcodes

Barcode: 604388455829
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, 2): D8608 HAWKVP9CD 01 Technicolor 1:1
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1, 2): IFPI L122
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 2341
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): ifpi 2301

About Hawkwind

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Formed in 1969, Hawkwind are a prolific and pioneering space-rock group from the UK. Within weeks of their formation, the band had made a name for themselves on the free festival circuit and would perform live without fee wherever they were able. By the time of their 1971 album '', Hawkwind were infamous for their science fiction themed music and theatrical concerts, the latter renowned as exhibitions of pulsing electronics, dazzling light shows, LSD consumption and (from 1971-75) a nude dancer in the form of . Despite a near-constant revolving door of members, Founder member Dave Brock has been the sole mainstay and the core of the band since its inception and has steered the band from its psychedelic rock roots into flirtations with heavy metal, new wave, ambient and techno. Notable contributors have included "accidental" bassist Lemmy (who would go on to greater fame with ), 's Ginger Baker and science fiction writer .

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Church Of Hawkwind
HW2014
HW89
HW90
Hawkind
Hawkwind '71
Hawkwind '72
Hawkwind '78
Hawkwind '79
Hawkwind '89
Hawkwind (Dave & Del)
Hawkwind - 2011
Hawkwind 2008
Hawkwind 2014
The Hawks
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Members

Keith Hale
Harvey Bainbridge
Nik Turner
Tim Blake
Paul Rudolph
Robert Calvert
Ginger Baker
Robert Heaton
Clive Deamer
Del Dettmar
Simon King
Simon House
Dave Brock
Huw Lloyd-Langton
Terry Ollis
John Clark
Richard Chadwick
Adrian Shaw
Martin Griffin
Dik Mik
Michael Moorcock
Andy Anderson
John Harrison
Alan Davey
Jerry Richards
Ron Tree
Dave Anderson
Jason Stuart
Steve Swindells
Danny Thompson
Thomas Crimble
Alan Powell
Bridget Wishart
Niall Hone
Paul Hayles
Viv Prince
Mick Slattery
Ian Fraser Kilmister
Keith Kniveton
Phillip Reeves
Julian Crimmins
Rik Martinez
Haz Wheaton
Magnus Martin
Jonathan Darbyshire

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *The Weird Tapes No 4 Live 78* by Hawkwind is a wild ride through space and psychedelia. It’s like a time capsule of their legendary sound, blending genres like Space Rock, Psychedelic, and Prog-Rock. What’s cool is that it features two versions of "Urban Guerrilla," showing how they could twist the same track into something new live. And get this—Bob Calvert, known for his poetic contributions to Hawkwind, is credited as an "Audio Generator" here. How trippy is that?