Name: Heatstroke by Hawke
Brand: Hawke
SKU: 657036106321
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 2.5 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

The green, organic nature of the Bay Area really helps to explain the laid-back, feel-good vibes usually linked to music from that region. And not just the proto-hippie house stuff, but Miles Davis' cool West Coast jazz sound. Here, Hawke (aka Gavin Hardkiss) has come up with a diverse album that hits as much as it misses. Hardkiss succeeds where many fail. "Le le Lengwe," his nod to the Afro-beat sound of Femi Kuti, actually works, with stirring string washes over tastefully restricted beats. Another surprise is the hip-hop interlude on the unfortunately titled "Midnight Ravers." Vocalist Joe B. effectively punctuates the acid-heavy breakbeat cut without sounding like he was thrown in just for some cool points. Not so charming is the old-school tribal funk of "Pacificodelic" (would somebody please do something about these titles!). And the closer, "High on the Sea," is almost embarrassingly new age. You can't fault Hardkiss for trying, but the final judgment on Heatstroke eventually lies in one's ability to tolerate flowery sentiments.
© Joshua Glazer /TiVo

1. Mass

by Hawke

Primary Artist: Hawke; Main Performer

2. Now We Know

by Hawke

Primary Artist: Hawke; Main Performer

3. Party People

by Hawke

Featured Artist: Sir Adamsmasher; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Hawke; Main Performer

4. Midnight Ravers

by Hawke

Featured Artist: Joe B.; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Hawke; Main Performer

5. Sticky Trumpets

by Hawke

Primary Artist: Hawke; Main Performer

6. Pacificodelic

by Hawke

Featured Artist: Dj Adnan; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Hawke; Main Performer

7. Le Le Lengwe

by Hawke

Primary Artist: Hawke; Main Performer

8. Salome's Last Chance

by Hawke

Primary Artist: Hawke; Main Performer

9. Starfish Waitress

by Hawke

Primary Artist: Hawke
Sir Adamsmasher; Main Performer

10. Everything Will Be Ok

by Hawke

Primary Artist: Hawke; Main Performer

11. High on the Sea

by Hawke

Primary Artist: Hawke; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 8 minutes and 7 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 640x640 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Dance, Electronic, House, Techno

Label

Six Degrees

Music Distribution Service

Universal

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 9, 2007

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

657036106321

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Heatstroke

1. Mass

2. Now We Know

3. Party People

4. Midnight Ravers

5. Sticky Trumpets

6. Pacificodelic

7. Le Le Lengwe

8. Salome's Last Chance

9. Starfish Waitress

10. Everything Will Be Ok

11. High on the Sea

Technical Specifications

Heatstroke

Product information

Release options

1. Mass

2. Now We Know

3. Party People

4. Midnight Ravers

5. Sticky Trumpets

6. Pacificodelic

7. Le Le Lengwe

8. Salome's Last Chance

9. Starfish Waitress

10. Everything Will Be Ok

11. High on the Sea

Technical Specifications