"Levitation" marked a return to Cherry Red Records for Hawkwind, with a lineup featuring Robert Calvert and a heavier, riff-driven sound that nodded to their earlier work while embracing the new decade. The album reached number 33 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The album was produced by the band alongside producer Barry Creasy.
- The title track "Levitation" was released as a single, reaching number 61 on the UK Singles Chart.
- This album features guest appearances from Lemmy Kilmister on the track "Motorhead," though this is often misattributed.
Hawkwind is a long-running British space-rock band, formed in 1969 and known for their pioneering use of synthesizers and psychedelic soundscapes. By 1980, the band had undergone numerous lineup changes and was exploring a more streamlined, albeit still experimental, sound.
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