To the moon! It’s a genre that swept the nation alongside the space race. But what is Space Rock, exactly? Let’s define it, talk about its history, identify some stylistic characterizations, and tell some stories about notable people in the genre.
Coined in the 70s to describe the emerging psychedelic-type rock groups like Pink Floyd and Hawkwind, Space Rock sounds slow, hypnotic, otherworldly, and is characterized by reverb or distortion on guitar, shimmery textures and sound effects. It’s all meant to sound very… cosmic. It’s also characterized by space-themed lyrics and concepts. Duh. But did you know these sounds date as far back as the 50s and a certain British audio engineer?
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