1st Time Hearing ~ DAMNATION ALLEY by HAWKWIND

REACTION TO: DAMNATION ALLEY BY HAWKWIND
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[@mick-tl5ui]

this is one of the best albums ever made

[@SpaceOdditiesLive]

"Damnation Alley" is a book by SF author Roger Zelazny. In the book, there has been a nuclear war and the hero goes on a drive across post-armageddon America to deliver a consignment of anti-radiation serum. He drives in an "8-wheeled anti-radiation tomb", as Calvert sings in the song. The lyrics to this song are written with Calvert's (RIP) customary wry humour, referencing Dr. Strangelove (the classic 1960s anti-war movie), the sky "raining fishes" and the devastation of cities as the hero drives across America. "Thank you Dr. Strangelove /For going doolally/And leaving me the heritage of damnation alley" indeed. Anyway, a great reaction - so glad you have gone down the Hawkwind rabbit hole. But be warned - it's very, very deep. :) Thanks for reacting to Hawkwind!

[@playitagainsue]

Hey Space, thanks so much for the explanation about the book and song. The book sounds very cool. I bet it would make an interesting movie. This was a cool song...so much going on. I look fowsrd to hearing more of their stuff. I appreciate you tuning in and commenting. I reacted to another Hawkwind song a few months ago, if you are interested, you could check it out 🤩

[@stuartmcivor2276]

@@playitagainsue There was a movie of the book, starring Jan-Michael Vincent - I have never seen it though.

[@SpaceOdditiesLive]

​@@stuartmcivor2276don't bother watching it. It's dreadful. 😊

[@SpaceOdditiesLive]

​@@playitagainsuethank you. I will indeed check out the other Hawkwind song you reacted to! If you want another recommendation, one of my faves is "We Took The Wrong Step Years Ago" from the 1971 album "In Search of Space". It's an environmental warning about humans destroying the planet, which sadly nobody seems to have heeded. All the very best to you and good luck with the channel!

[@playitagainsue]

@stuartmcivor2276 thanks Stuart 🤩

[@steveking3434]

Hawkwind are my favourite band of all time. The variety of musicians and styles they have included on their 35 studio albums and numerous live ones from 1970 to present day (the latest album came out in 2023 and another is due in 2024) are just amazing.

[@playitagainsue]

Hey Steve, that is an incredible career they have had. I can't believe they have had 35 lp out...mind blowing. Thanks for watching. I did a reaction to silver machine a few months ago.... If you are interested 🤩

[@danhollifield]

Hawkind has been around with various members since 1969. They tend to reinvent themselves every few years, but always stick to their core of literary and cultural references. I have been a fan of theirs since the late 1970s, and still am. --Dan

[@playitagainsue]

I love this, Dan. You are clearly a devouted fan. I bet the reinventing of themselves must keep them fresh with new things to say 🤩

[@bobsteele9581]

Brilliant song. Good reaction 👍 I would recommend "You'd better believe it" from their album "In the Hall of the Mountain Grill".

[@playitagainsue]

Thanks Bob, I will give it a listen 🤩

[@amarok9097]

Spirit of the age from the same album. Loved your reaction and thoughts

[@playitagainsue]

Hey Amarok, thanks for your kind words. I appreciate you tuning in. I will check out your suggestion 🤩

[@TheOriginalFILIBUSTA]

The Calvert years are my favourite. 25 Years is my favourite album from them.

[@keithreynolds]

Violinist and keyboards Simon House to be found on Davis Bowies Berlin period stuff too. I experience this stuff as being like a movie. I think you're bang on with your references at the end. Try "High Rise".

[@playitagainsue]

Thanks Keith! I will look into Simon for background on him. I appreciate that 🤩

[@paulcasey5486]

Spirit of the age, is a must listen, but i love the whole album, so thanks for the reaction.

[@playitagainsue]

Thanks Paul, I will check it out 😀

[@fantasybooknerd1961]

Many people who played with Hawkwind came and went on a revolving door kind of basis. Robert Calvert had been in and out of the band for years, but he is credited with writing Silver Machine(which Lemmy sang). You are right with the pink stuff. About this time punk was in the forefront of British music and John Lyndon often stated that without Hawkwind, there would be no Sex Pistols. Similarly, you will hear some keyboards that remind you of The Stranglers. As a note, off to see Hawkwind next month

[@playitagainsue]

@fantasybooknerd1961 Thanks for the backstory, Fantasy. Have a great time at the show. Share the details with me afterward 🤩

[@smithpm81]

beautiful lady with taste x

[@playitagainsue]

Awe thanks so much. That is very kind 🥰

[@strayling1]

Late to the party here, but it's great to see someone discover Hawkwind. If you haven't heard it yet, I really recommend "Spirit of the Age".

[@playitagainsue]

Hey Strayling...it is never too late! I have done 3 of their songs so far....they are very cool. I have not heard that one. I will add it to my list. Thanks for tuning in 🤩

[@swinetrek]

Adrian Shaw on bass. The great Simon King on drugs, I mean drums. Simon House on Keys and violin. Your reference to Flash Gordon is correct. Bob Calvert (Vocals and lyrics) Used to dress up as character from the songs and yes, he went doolaly. Hawkwind recorded a lot of things live in the studio at this time. There is a recording of Bob singing "this is the one" before they rehearsed the song.

[@playitagainsue]

Hey Trinitarian, thanks so much for the info and for tuning in. I appreciate it 🤩

[@headschlong]

Excellent reaction. I heard Hawkwind when I was fourteen and have loved them ever since. Always something new from them to experience. ♥️

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Headschlong, thanks so much for your kind words. They are amazing. I have reacted to a couple of their songs now and can't wait to hear more. I appreciate you tuning in 🤩

[@merullesr]

Robert Calvert is the singer on Damnation Alley. This track is based on a Roger Zelezny post-apocalyptic novel, Damnation alley.

[@playitagainsue]

Thanks Merullesr 😎

[@merullesr]

@@playitagainsue My pleasure ! :)

[@andybarker6067]

Check out "you shouldn't do that" on - In search of space. You'll probably play the whole album... spacerocktastic!

[@paulcollins5586]

Motorway city or angels of death and steppenwolf are next classic songs.

[@playitagainsue]

Great, I will give it a listen 🤩

[@paulcollins5586]

Great reaction video glad you like them.@@playitagainsue

[@playitagainsue]

@@paulcollins5586 😊

[@HawkwindAus]

For early Hawkwind, I recommend Brainstorm from their first album - Doremi Farso Latido - and Master of the Universe from the In Search of Space album. They also did a concert called The Chronicle of the Black Sword, which was released on VHS (and maybe later on DVD, I don't know). But it's available as 16 clips on KZbin (between 2 and 6 mins each) here - kzbin.info/aero/PLoIDt_C5y1LvZ1J_Yr7bgxri9k4ql0W-8

[@playitagainsue]

Great thanks, Hawkwindaus 🤩

[@hognaut]

Always look forward to getting home from work around 5pm and seeing what your listening to on the day, but Hawkwind, now we're talking, my favourite band of all time. Have seen this band 18 times all over England and Wales from 1973 onwards. The singer and lyricist is Bob Calvert on this album. That's the beauty of Hawkwind your going to hear just about every sound under the sun... and the universe. Can I recommend Nuclear Drive, it has a Silver Machine vibe to it. And talking of Pete Shelley and Kraftwerk... hint hint 😉. Keep em coming 👍

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Steve, thanks so much for your kind words. I always look forward to our chats. This was a super cool song and I am up for more. There were so many amazing features in this song. I appreciate the suggestions and the hints 😉. I will get on it 🤩💙

[@davidlane1169]

'Ole Audiophile to Sue: You managed to effectively stumble into one of our favorite albums, amazing in itself. I'm impressed you made it through, that took some listening talent. Most listeners are much to much in a rush for a rush. This whole album proved effective over time, it aged like fine wine. That was probably Dave Brock singing, Lemmy did not join up until after the second album was released. That's a wild story all by itself worth looking up. As a hardcore Hawkwind fan from way back I'll offer this tidbit. Most of us did not know who Lemmy was until he quit. He formed Motorhead which led to a bit of a riff among some Hawkwind fans. My theory is there's always room for more in great music sources. Thanx

[@playitagainsue]

Hi David, thanks for tuning and for your kind words. This was amazing! Music just can't be rushed...I enjoyed every second. You are absolutely right. There is always more room for good artists...just more great tunes for us to listen to 😎🤩

[@davidlane1169]

@@playitagainsue There's a ton of stuff out there that takes some serious patience to listen through to the brilliant end. This songs pretty much a good example of that. Plus you effectively waded through the heavy instrumental, what many listeners find objectable. If you've that sort of patience, I'd say you'd be well off trying out a bit of Manfred Mann's Earth Band. The song that immediately comes to mind is Earth Hymn, This song takes 4 minutes to break so be patient. Thanx. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4HTc3uam9WBe5I

[@steveprosser2203]

Try Steppenwolf from a year before; also inspired by a book; if you like different styles and soundscapes in a song to create a story like feel . It’s brilliant.

[@playitagainsue]

@steveprosser2203 Great, thanks Steve 🤩💙

[@quarkwrok]

Bob Calvert on vocals, slightly insane lead singer who had a big influence on the band in the late 70's - Hawkwind took a new wave direction after 1976, slightly ahead of fashion, before going in 101 directions in the 1980's. My nan used to say doolally, means going crazy, what a great lyricist Bob was. This is my favourite album from my number one group, note my username (also inspired by early Ultravox, who were one of many groups who have been inspired by Hawkwind, maybe try Hiroshima Mon Amour to react to). The Nuclear Drive suggestion's a good one - another 5 years on, but I'd play it with Star Cannibal which follows on on the album. Then the next jump could be Sword of the East from Xenon Codex, then Right to Decide from 1992's Electric Tepee, then Phetamine Street from Distant Horizons. Hawkwind are a very prolific group!

[@playitagainsue]

Wow, thanks Quarkwrok! Great backstory and thanks for the suggestions. I clearly have a ton to look forward with Hawkwind! Great to chat with you again 😀 💙

[@Escapee5931]

"Damnation Alley" - from a sci-fi book by Roger Zelazney & made into a movie starring George Peppard & Jan-Michael Vincent. I think they were travelling through a radioactive wasteland in the US.

[@playitagainsue]

@Escapee5931 hey Escapee, very cool. I have never heard of that movie 🤩

[@quarkwrok]

Roger Zelazney also wrote a book about a time-travelling bicycle which Silver Machine was based on.@@playitagainsue

[@kevinhammer4315]

I stated in the comment section on your previous Hawkwind review that they are my all-time favorite group. They have been around for over 50 years with quite a few musicians passing through their ranks. I would have to say the late Rob Calvert was my favorite vocalist. I agree that you should check out the song "You'd Better Believe It", which is my favorite song by the group, off of my favorite album, "Hall of the Mountain Grill", which in my humble opinion is their best work. I have been into their music since the early 1970s and I am a devoted fan. The "Quark" album is one of my favorites. Another great song to review is "Master of the Universe". The best version is off of the Do re mi" album. Also, a great album to review would be their live "Space Ritual". I'm happy to hear that you appreciate their musical talent and creativity.

[@playitagainsue]

Awesome Kevin. Yes I am really enjoying them. I will definitely do more of their stuff. Thanks for the suggestions. Rhat will help steer me in the right direction 🤩

[@perrylewis375]

As an ex club DJI would have followed this song up with hey man suffragette city

[@playitagainsue]

Love ir, Perry 🤩

[@sonicart1808]

Loved your reaction Sue, Hawkwind are musical pioneers and very underrated....try "The Golden Void" or "Deathtrap" by them next if possible, there are so many I could list though.....

[@playitagainsue]

Thank you, Sonic. I appreciate you tuning in. I am so excited about this band. I have heard 2 of their songs now and I really enjoyed both so I look forward to hearing more 🤩

[@stevensauer8539]

I'd suggest the dual track of "Assault and Battery/The Golden Void" rather than just the second part, given how they blend together on the album. One of my favorites from them, off of a great album.

[@tonym480]

I first saw Hawkwind play at a small local venue before they released Silver Machine, the song that opened them up to a wider audience. For a while during the 1970's they did some collaboration with Sci Fi writer Micheal Moorecock ( check out 'Sonic Attack'). They were very much in the forefront of what was to become electronic music, much of the equipment they used being built by a band member, and have always gone their own way. An all time favourite band of mine. footnote, Quark, Strangeness and Charm is a quantum physics reference.

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Tony, I bet they were cool to see right at the beginning of their career. They are a cool band. I am enjoying learning about them. Thanks for the info on the meaning of title 🤩

[@FarrellMcGovern]

Some credit this ablum with starting the New Wave movement in pop. Great album.

[@peteannells4218]

This was a stripped down Hawkwind after a personnel 'clear-out'. Still a great album with Bob Calvert on vocals.

[@playitagainsue]

Thanks Pete. Did they go through a lot of line up changes 😄

[@bwda666]

For an answer to a question below. THERE WAS A FILM OF "DAMNATION ALLEY" made in the 70s, & starring George Peppard,John Michael Vincent. Based on the Zelasny book. Also.....NO LEMMY ON THIS ALBUM. Finally...Robert Calvert sings all vocals on this track. I think that's all-lol! & YES I love Hawkwind,they're my most seen band. 1st time was in 75

[@playitagainsue]

Hey Bwda, thanks a bunch for the clarification. You are clearly a huge fan... Wow 75 times...that is awesome 🤩💜

[@bwda666]

My absolute pleasure m8. Addenda.....I saw them for the 1st time in 1975!! Lol. I've only seen them about 25 times. Maybe 30. Keep up the good work

[@playitagainsue]

@@bwda666 haha sorry, I saw 75 and I thought you saw them that many times...gotcha ya, you saw them for the first time in 75 😂🤣🤣. But 25 or 30 is still unbelievable 😍

[@HawklordLI]

For a more recent Hawkwind tune you should check out Prometheus from "The Blood of the Earth" album.

[@playitagainsue]

Thanks Hawklord. I will give it a listen 🤩

[@Doupyourflies]

You'll love Psychedelic Warlords, not as complex but it'll stir ya!

[@playitagainsue]

Hey Doum, thanks for watching and commenting. I look forward to checking it out. I appreciate the suggestion 🤩

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

Brilliant number

[@playitagainsue]

It sure is, Jimmy! 🤩

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

@playitagainsue I am a Hawkster that's a decaded Hawkwind fan I followed them since 1970 guess what there still going I going to see them next month

[@playitagainsue]

@jimmyoconnell6167 Wow, that is awesome Jimmy! You are clearly a big fan. I love that! You will have to tell me how the show goes. Have you seen them before?

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

@playitagainsue I seen them all over the uk 🇬🇧 I think I've seen over 40 + I loved the early years there first five albums my favourite is in search of space and the warrior on the edge of time I also love pink floyd ❤️

[@playitagainsue]

@@jimmyoconnell6167 Wow, Jimmy that is awesome! I love it. I hope you enjoy this upcoming show as much. 🤩

[@oeokosko]

First part reminiscent of David Bowie if you like that sort of thing. Personally I prefer the trippy, driving instrumental and chanting songs of the early days rather than this poppy style. I would recommend 'HAWKWIND You Shouldn't Do That'

[@playitagainsue]

Hey Oeokosko, thanks for tuning in and for the suggestion. I will check it out 🤩

[@paulcollins5586]

Most of their best tracks are based on classic science fiction books.

[@playitagainsue]

Very interesting. I did not know that. Thanks Paul 😀

[@josephwright6154]

If you ask alexa to play quark strangeness and charm album it will play extended tracks with out takes of damnarion alley etc

[@playitagainsue]

Thanks a bunch, Joseph 🤩

[@josephwright6154]

@@playitagainsue 👍😊

[@josephwright6154]

@@playitagainsue checkout assault and battery/golden void. Superb hawkwind tracks 😊

[@playitagainsue]

@@josephwright6154 awesome, Thanks for the suggestion 😃

[@XENONEOMORPH1979]

I do prefer the earlier space rock , bob calvert was just as good , the changes of Hawkwind , they are still going and a few made their own band called Hawklords , you should also have a nose at them they have some great tracks .

[@playitagainsue]

@XENONEOMORPH1979 Excellent, thanks Xeno 🤩