Released in late 1997, stands as Hawkwind's 21st studio outing, capturing the legendary space-rockers at a fascinating crossroads. Recorded at Earth Studios in Devon, the album arrived during an era when the band was lean—operating as a quartet following the departure of longtime bassist Alan Davey.
Detailed track lists and credits are available on Discogs and Prog Archives.
Space Rock in Transition: Hawkwind's Distant Horizons (1997)
The resulting record is a experimental cocktail that blends the band’s signature cosmic drifts with the pulsing techno-trance and raw punk energy of the late 90s. The Sound of the New Frontier
Distant Horizons is noted for its "un-organic" feel compared to the band’s early 70s output, largely due to a heavy reliance on CuBase sequencing and drum programming.
: The title track "Distant Horizons" and the closer "Love in Space" (sometimes listed as "Taxi for Max" depending on the pressing) dive headfirst into trance-like rhythms.