The Weird Tapes No. 5: Live '76 & '77 [Live]

The Weird Tapes No. 5: Live '76 & '77 [Live]

Track Listings

1. Back on the Streets

2. City of Lagoon

3. Brainstorm

4. Wind of Change

5. Assassins of Allah

6. Forge of Vulcan

7. Steppenwolf

8. Where Are They Now

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
The Weird Tapes were originally released in the early 80s as limited editions on cassette only. Now reissued on CD for the first time, remastered with new artwork. This live version is from 1976 and 1977. 8 tracks. USD. 2003.

Tracks:

Back on the Streets
City of Lagoon
Brainstorm
Wind of Change
Assassins of Allah
Forge of Vulcan
Steppenwolf
Where Are They Now

Album Description

The Weird Tapes were originally released in the early 80s as limited editions on cassette only. Now reissued on CD for the first time, remastered with new artwork. This live version is from 1976 and 1977. 8 tracks. USD. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Hawkwind - 'Weird Tape No. 5 Live '76 & '77' (Voiceprint).......2004-02-29

Starts off with "Back On The Streets",a tune that several serious diehard HW fans I've touched base with do not dig this tune at all.Maybe because it has a vibe more similar to Saxon or,say Motley Crue.I personally,liked it.Next up is a good version of "City Of Lagoon".Both tracks are from a live 1976 gig,along with "Where Are They Now?". From an unlisted 1977 show,there's "Brainstorm","Wind Of Change" and a jamming version of "Assassins Of Allah".One can REALLY hear Simon House's stellar violin playing on "Forge Of Vulcan" and "Steppenwolf".

Average customer rating:

HAWKWIND-'Weird Tape, Volume 5 Live '76 & '77'(Voiceprint)
Good to see these reissued

The Weird Tapes No. 5: Live '76 & '77
Hawkwind
Manufacturer: Hawkwind UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000050F4D
Release Date: 2000-11-13

Tracks:

Back on the Streets
City of Lagoon
Brainstorm
Wind of Change
Assassins of Allah
Forge of Vulcan
Steppenwolf
Where Are They Now

Album Details

First time on CD, previously issued as a limited edition cassette. Tracks 1, Two & Eight were recorded in 1976. The other live tracks were recorded in 1977.

Customer Reviews:

HAWKWIND-'Weird Tape, Volume 5 Live '76 & '77'(Voiceprint).......2003-12-07

Starts off with "Back On The Streets", a tune that several diehard fans I've touced base with do not dig this song at all.Maybe 'cause it's got a vibe similar to Saxon or say,Motley Crue.I,personally liked it.Next is a good version of "City Of Lagoon".Both are from a live 1976 gig,along with "Where Are They Now?".From an unlisted 1977 show,there's "Brainstorm","Wind Of Change" and a jammin' version of "Assassins Of Allah".One can really hear Simon House's violin playing on "Forge Of Vulcan" and "Steppenwolf"

Good to see these reissued.......2001-10-10

If you're reading this review you're obviously famaliar with Hawkwind since this series is really for collectors, not the casual fan. I don't know what the original wierd tapes sounded like, but these reissues have a great song selection and fair to good sound quality. It isn''t Space Ritual or the 1999 Party but I'm happy that this series is available....

1. Back on the Streets - I'm not crazy about this song but they do a good job and the sound quality is pretty good.

2. City of Lagoon(s) - Nice

3. Brainstorm - Different take on the Nik Turner Classic (to hear a REALLY different version check out Inner City Unit's Passout album feat. Nik Turner)...I really liked this version, the sound quality is very good

4. Wind of Change - Definite drop in sound quality and playing - studio version is much better.

5. Assassins of Allah (Hasan-I Shaba) - Very good version of a classic track. They pull it off well.

6. Forge of Vulcan - Good playing, too bad I never liked this song

7. Steppenwolf - AWESOME!! Almost worth it to get this CD just for this track

8. Where are They Now - Never heard this before...Horrible sound quality but good song.

Like I said, this series is meant for hardcore collectors who don't mind suffering a little quality. I own a ton of Hawkwind albums so watch for my reviews on a bunch of these albums in the near future. I'm glad this series is available.

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