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Hawkwind: The Chronicle Of The Black Sword

11 November 1985 · 41 YEARS

The Chronicle Of The Black Sword

Hawkwind

Michael Moorcock’s Elric saga provides the narrative arc for this heavy metal fever dream. Mid-eighties production gives the tracks a distinct edge compared to earlier psychedelic work.

The band blends driving rhythms with atmospheric textures. This conceptual effort defines their mid-decade aesthetic, successfully weaving dark fantasy directly into their signature musical framework.

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