Hawkwind - Rangoon, Langoons (2019)

Emotional Rescue starts a non-defined set of reissues where some of the label’s favourite artists have lesser known, but (cult) classic songs unearthed, remastered, reappraised and then reinterpreted by contemporary producers and fans, for today’s DJs and collectors alike.

To start, the idea of the legendary British psychedelic band Hawkwind appearing on the label might come as a surprise, but when the nature of songs and remixer involved is explored it makes perfect sense.

Following the departure of Lemmy to the Motorhead hinterlands, the band’s sound took a wider but more defined style, including their burgeoning interest in electronics. With that, the 1976 album Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music contained a song that has become a secret spin for the more leftfield and adventurous. The Aubergine That Ate Rangoon – itself referencing cult psychedelic band Dr. West’s Medicine Show and Junk Band’s alien invasion opus The Eggplant That Ate Chicago – with it’s use of loops, synthesiser and motorik drumming is a short instrumental that has gained cult status in its own way. Focusing on much of Hawkwind’s musicality in one song, mixing psychedelia, fusion and humour with a killer groove, all in one short blast of repetition meets experimentation.