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Critics generally view Yule Ritual as a solid, high-energy performance. HAWKWIND Yule Ritual reviews - Prog Archives

contains a definitive version of Tim Blake’s "Lighthouse" and closes with the classic "Assassins of Allah".

The album is notable for a "resurgent" lineup that saw the return of key "Hawkfaces". The core band included: : Guitars, keyboards, and vocals. Richard Chadwick : Drums and percussion. Alan Davey : Bass and vocals. Download File Hawkwind - Yule Ritual 2001 (2CD)...

: Legendary sci-fi author Michael Moorcock contributes spoken-word performances for "Warrior at the Edge of Time" and "Sonic Attack," delivered via telephone from Texas. Critical Reception

Unlike previous live albums that often focused on recent studio material, Yule Ritual intentionally revisits archival classics, particularly from the 1976–1982 period. Critics generally view Yule Ritual as a solid,

stands as a significant milestone in the band's extensive live catalog, capturing a specific moment of transition and celebration at the turn of the millennium. Recorded on December 29, 2000, at the London Astoria , this 2CD set serves as a career-spanning retrospective that bridges the gap between their space-rock origins and their modern explorations. A Resurgent Lineup

features heavy hitters like "Levitation," "Space Is Deep," and the high-energy "Angels of Death". It also includes the rarer "Damage of Life," originally from Brock’s Agents of Chaos project. The core band included: : Guitars, keyboards, and vocals

: Returning on synthesizers and violin, respectively, their presence pushed the setlist toward their late 70s/early 80s "golden era". Setlist Highlights