Harvestman, U.S. Christmas, Minsk

A trio of acts featured on the Hawkwind tribute 'Hawkwind Triad': Harvestman (the solo project of Steve Von Till), U.S. Christmas (a Hawkwind-influenced American group) and Minsk (an American band with metal/post-metal tendencies).

Harvestman is the solo pseudonym of Steve Von Till (of Neurosis). U.S. Christmas are presented in the review as the most Hawkwind-like by vocation. Minsk are described as an ensemble that could be defined as metal but that avoids genre stereotypes.

A well-done Hawkwind tribute that balances three distinct approaches. Harvestman offers ethereal psych-folk reinterpretations, U.S. Christmas leans closest to Hawkwind's vibe, and Minsk provides the most striking, adventurous covers. Recommended as both an entry point and a refresher for Hawkwind fans.

For:Fans of Hawkwind, space rock, psychedelic rock, psych-folk and post-metal