HW:Distant Horizons

[John Majka]

I don't think Distant Horizons is any worse than Alien 4, for example, so if 
you like that one, I'd say certainly give DH a try.  There are several 
tracks I quite like--"Wheels" is one of Hawkwind's great moments, I think, 
and though others will disagree with me, I also liked "Phetamine Street" 
quite a bit.  There are some songs that sound more like Brock solo album 
stuff, and they actually sound out of place on Distant Horizons.  I would 
say that those tracks are the low points--"Clouded Vision," "Population 
Overload," "Waimea Canyon Drive."  The opener is startling, and not 
necessarily in a good way, with its sampled reggae voice.   However, I 
should reiterate that I don't think Alien 4 or In Your Area are that much 
better.  Each of these albums is spotty, with some great tracks interspersed 
with only mediocre ones.  Nevertheless, all of these albums have their 
redeeming features and I would recommend them to a fan, but not as a first 
exposure to Hawkwind.

Looking forward to seeing you all at Nearfest, and to the possibility of a 
US tour....
John Majka