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Artist:	VA
Title:	In Search Of Hawkwind
Label:	CRITICAL MASS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	CM 005CD

This CD release is the culmination of a long-running project initiated by Mugstar in 2005, featuring explosive cover versions of iconic Hawkwind songs by artists especially suited for the job. Originally conceived as a split 7", or a double 7" package featuring two or four bands, the format grew over time to album-length due to the fantastic response and enthusiasm from artists around the globe eager to be involved and contribute. First up were Seattle's Kinski and from Japan -- Acid Mothers Temple, performing "Master Of The Universe" and "Brainstorm," respectively. From Philadelphia, Bardo Pond recorded "Lord Of Light." Then Mudhoney's version of "Urban Guerilla" -- originally recorded as a session track for John Peel -- was re-discovered. At this point, Trensmat Records, hearing of the project, mentioned that they had New York's White Hills lining up a cover of "Be Yourself" for a 7" vinyl release and that it would be an excellent addition to this tribute. Trensmat then also offered to release a set of the tracks recorded so far on vinyl. This was quickly put together (with edited versions to fit the 7" format) and released as the very limited and much sought-after Sonic Attack 7" trilogy. Wooden Shjips offshoot Moon Duo of San Francisco then added "Hurry On Sundown." Meanwhile, back in the UK, Magoo recorded "Space Is Deep." Mugstar themselves perform "Born To Go" and "Paradox," both recorded at Dave Anderson's Foel Studios in Mid Wales -- Dave, of course, being Hawkwind's bass player on In Search Of Space in the early '70s. Mugstar recorded two tracks with the intention of using the most successful one; however, pleased with the way they both worked out, they decided to include them both. Interestingly, the contributors were originally asked simply to record a Hawkwind track of their choice, yet all nine selections are drawn from Hawkwind's stunning first five releases -- Hawkwind, In Search Of Space, Doremi Fasol Latido, Space Ritual and Hall Of The Mountain Grill, a classic era. So, finally here it is, beautifully presented in a silver and black digipak, the full-length versions of all the recordings brought together to deliver over an hours' worth of super-charged space-rock assault.

Artist:	CICADA
Title:	Beautiful
Label:	CRITICAL MASS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	CRITICAL 048EP

With Mr. Miyagi remix. "The instrumental hit 'Electric Blue' is one of the biggest selling singles from the hugely poplar debut album, Cicada that has created a cult following for the group. Here the hit single receives a 'cosmetic makeover with vocalist Heidrun Bjornsdottir (formerly of Gloss and 4AD's Gus Gus) adding a sophisticated and surreal topline' (DJ Mag). 'Beautiful' is a fantastic package with remixes from Full Intentions' Michael Gray, also famed for his classics 'The Weekend' and 'Borderline,' who gives 'Beautiful' the main room electro treatment, and Ed Banger's Mr. Miyagi fresh from their Klaxons 'Atlantis to Interzone' remix."

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Artist:	DJUMA SOUNDSYSTEM
Title:	Les Djinns
Label:	CRITICAL MASS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	CRITICAL 045EP