Search - Hawkwind :: Canterbury Fayre 2001

Fresh Live Renditions with a Full and Quality Band

Eric DiStefano | 02/27/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The sound here is full with plenty of keyboard and Simon House satisfyingly filling the top with his violin. It is also heavy with Davey's outstanding base and Brock's rythm and distortion lead guitar. It is also interpsersed with subtle detail and orchestration as the full cast gives each the freedom to add a moment here and a moment there of excursion, especially with(I believe an uncredited Hugh Lloyd Langton's)guitar work. Chadwick provides his usual nails-on drumming. It is a bit weak on vocals as several moments they seem tired or out of breathe. Which brings us to the one moment, Silver Machine, where Arthur Brown kicks in with his charismatic, powerful vocals. Makes one think what a true lead vocalist could have done to many other Hawkwind classics. Arthur Brown and Hawkwind, though brief, is an exciting mix. Can't wait for more. This one qualifies for endless loop play, my criterion for 5 stars."

If you liked Live 79 you'll love this...

Mr. Robert J. Fawcett | London, UK | 01/13/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm was amazed they could still sound so good. This full live show, from 2001, recaptures the spirit of the classic 79-82 band, partly through Huw Lloyd Langton's characteristic playing. They take on a selection of classic tracks, and manage to arrange the older ones so as to sound both faithful and fresh. Here and there the vocals slip off pitch, and the mix is poor for the first minute or so - but these are just signs of a live-no-overdubs festival recording..."