Hawkwind – Somnia [Audio CD]

Description

Brand-new studio album supported by a tour in the AutumnFollowing their critically acclaimed 2020 Hawkwind Light Orchestra album Carnivorous and 50th Anniversary Live albumReleased on CD (and also available on 180 gram vinyl) it is tailored to provide a singular sonic experienceBack with a new studio album and live shows in 2021, Hawkwinds 34th album is a superb addition to the space rock genre they created.The concept of Somnia makes many allusions to sleep; through Roman mythology and the god of sleep Somnus; the lyrics tell the tale of sleepless paranoia, strange encounters, fevered dreams and meditation.Somnia is released to coincide with the return of the bands popular Hawkfest festival, which takes place on the 27th 29th August in East Devon, and the anniversary of Hawkwind’s first ever live gig in 1969.The band will play their rearranged date at the London Palladium on Thursday 28th October preceded by September dates across the UK.