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Presumably, 'Bedouin' the band also includes members Sean Massett (guitar) and another Hawkwind alum Danny Thompson (drums), who both appear on the album in limited fashion. In a live setting, I'd imagine this group would generally fit the power trio image, though the recurrent ambient breaks and Davey's love for the wave sequencers help give the band a second, more soothing direction. In this bipolar sense, we see that 'the proverbial apple never falls far from the tree' and since Davey was such a bit part of the Hawkwind sound over the last decade, it's not hard to point out the similarities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rousing instrumental 'Rock Palace' kicks off the album in fine fashion, featuring the opening chunky Rickenbacker bass from Davey and then later, dueling synth and guitar solos, Massett adeptly filling the role once held by Huw Lloyd-Langton in the parent group. With Thompson apparently not yet completely on board, Davey mostly employs drum sequencers to act as surrogate. While the electronic drums are reasonably well handled, there's no adequate substitute for a live drummer, and the rock tracks all suffer some as a result. This becomes even more apparent by 'One Moon Circles,' where Thompson does appear and gives us one of his best performances, far superior to the linear 4\/4-regimented beats of 'Black Sword' days. The 11-minute ambient piece 'Wadi Dhar' is a three-phase epic featuring more of Massett's soloing, and as the synths wash over the funky, syncopated beat, I'm reminded of the work of Chris Fournier (aka Fonya). 'Passion is an Animal' is one of only two songs with vocals, and would've fit in well with the Hawks' latest 'Distant Horizons,' though honestly, this track really doesn't grab me. However, it does feature some of Alan's most impressive lead guitar work to date. The other vocal track, 'Queen of the Night' is the far stronger tune and, along with the 'blanga' sounds of 'Space Rock Cafe,' should really benefit from a live setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Bedouin' is in one sense a work-in-progress as it represents the founding of a new separate entity in its own right, with the 'Bass Assassin' No. 2 (to Lemmy, the original) now in charge. Here, Davey shows he's got the chops to effectively strike out on his own, and we should expect this to represent a mitosis of sorts, with two healthy entities emanating from one. Despite the initial personnel deficiencies, I can recommend this album to any true space rock fan, as it is a fine companion piece to Davey's previous solo effort, 'Captured Rotation,' recorded while he was still on board the mother ship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purple Pyramid Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48637335339319,"sku":"CLO0587CD","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/3379\/1287\/files\/0587-Bedouin.jpg?v=1712968652"},{"product_id":"alan-davey-eclectic-devils-cd","title":"Alan Davey - Eclectic Devils (CD)","description":"","brand":"Purple Pyramid Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48637337239863,"sku":"CLO0546CD","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/3379\/1287\/files\/0546.jpg?v=1712968666"},{"product_id":"alan-davey-al-chemicals-lysergic-orchestra-vol-2-cd","title":"Alan Davey -\tAl Chemical's Lysergic Orchestra Vol. 2 (CD)","description":"Special reissue of the 2001 space-rock solo album from former Hawkwind bassist, Alan Davey!\u003cbr\u003eDigitally remastered audio with bonus tracks including the exclusive unreleased track \"The Silver Of Freedom!\"","brand":"Purple Pyramid Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48637337698615,"sku":"CLO0549CD","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/3379\/1287\/files\/0549.jpg?v=1712968680"},{"product_id":"alan-davey-captured-rotation-cd","title":"Alan Davey - Captured Rotation (CD)","description":"","brand":"Purple Pyramid Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48637338026295,"sku":"HAWKVP40CD","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/3379\/1287\/files\/0589.jpg?v=1712968695"},{"product_id":"alan-davey-eclectic-devils-live-at-srs-2011-cd","title":"Alan Davey - Eclectic Devils (Live At SRS 2011) (CD)","description":"","brand":"Cleopatra Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48637339369783,"sku":"EQRCD0009","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/3379\/1287\/files\/eqrcd0009.jpg?v=1712968724"},{"product_id":"alan-davey-lysergic-orchestra-vol-1-cd","title":"Alan Davey - Lysergic Orchestra Vol. 1 (CD)","description":"","brand":"Purple Pyramid Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48639328125239,"sku":"CLO0556CD","price":9.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/3379\/1287\/files\/CLO0556CD.jpg?v=1712979215"},{"product_id":"alan-davey-four-track-mind-4-cd","title":"Alan Davey - Four Track Mind (4 CD)","description":"A 4CD collection of home studio recordings from the brilliantly creative, and exhaustively productive, Alan Davey!\u003cbr\u003eDavey is the former bass player for classic space rock icons Hawkwind as well as the founder of numerous side projects including Hawkestrel (featuring Nik Turner, Simon House and others), Gunslinger, Bedouin, Eclectic Devils and more!\u003cbr\u003eThese demo recordings date back to the mid '80s and feature songs and ideas that would find their way on to both Hawkwind album and Davey's own projects!\u003cbr\u003ePackaged in a deluxe clamshell box with individual wallets for each disc along with a 12-page booklet with detailed liner notes and vintage photos!\u003cbr\u003eAlso available: Hawkestrel \"The Future Is Us\" CD\/LP CLO1235","brand":"Purple Pyramid Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48639605047607,"sku":"CLO1646CD","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/3379\/1287\/files\/1646-Alan-Davey-Four-Track-Mind.jpg?v=1712980051"},{"product_id":"alan-davey-eclectic-devils-lp","title":"Alan Davey - Eclectic Devils (LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinyl edition of this 2009 album from former Hawkwind bassist, current leader of Hawkestrel and all around creative madman, Alan Davey!\u003cbr\u003eThis unqiue package featues a full 12\" album + a 7\" meant to be played between the two sides of the LP!\u003cbr\u003eDavey has recently been going through a full rennaissance leading the Hawkwid supergroup Hawkestrel as well as collaborating with rockabilly guitarist Danny B. 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