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Weird Tapes Vol. 1: Sonic Assassins album by Hawkwind was released Dec 16, 2003 on the Voiceprint label. WEIRD TAPES features 11-tracks by U.K. space rockers Hawkwind and includes five live tracks recorded in the U.K. in 1977. Weird Tapes Vol. 1: Sonic Assassins CD music contains a single disc with 11 songs. This CD is the reissue of an obscure mid-'80s limited edition cassette (heavily remastered and sporting Marvel comics-inspired artwork). Weird Tapes Vol. 1: Sonic Assassins songs The Weird Tapes No.1: Dave Brock, Sonic Assassins is comprised of three different recordings from circa 1977-1978The bulk of the material comes from a December 24, 1977, show by the short-lived Sonic Assassins (one of Hawkwind's transformations that led to the name change to the Hawklords): Bob Calvert, Dave Brock, Harvey Bainbridge, Paul Hayles, and Martin Griffin. Weird Tapes Vol. 1: Sonic Assassins album This set includes solid versions of "Death Trap" and "Free Fall" (both subsequently appearing on LPs released in 1978). Weird Tapes Vol. 1: Sonic Assassins CD music There is also a version of the Pink Floyd-esque "Who's Gonna Win the War" billed to Hawkwind (recording date unknown) with the same lineup minus Hayles and plus Steve Swindells. Weird Tapes Vol. 1: Sonic Assassins music CDs The album is rounded out with five studio tracks by Dave Brock, recorded for a 1978 solo album that never materialized. Relying heavily on synthesizers, these have little to offer, except for "Assassination." The sound quality is quite good, except for the poorly recorded Hawkwind track. Hardcore fans will find the Brock cuts interesting and the Sonic Assassins set is very strong, but there are better CDs in the Weird Tapes series. ~ François Couture Remastered reissue of early 80s limited edition compilation for the British rock institution. Authorized & overseen by original founding member Dave Brock. Featuring five live tracks recorded at Queen's Hall, Barnstaple, Devon on December 24, 1977 with Bob Calvert on vocals, another recorded at Rockfield Studio in March 1979 with Harvey Bainbridge on bass & the remaining five tracks were for a Dave Brock solo album on which he plays all instruments. Hawkwind.2000