Cover Ya Tracks

Cover Ya Tracks is a 2026 studio album by Hawkestrel, the space‑rock project led by former Hawkwind bassist Alan Davey, built entirely around reinterpretations of other artists’ material. Issued on CD and digital formats, the 11‑track, roughly 52‑minute record pulls together a “stunning collection of cover songs and guest performances,” positioning Hawkestrel as both a continuation of the Hawkwind lineage and a kind of cosmic jukebox that reimagines classic rock, proto‑metal, and psychedelic standards through a futuristic, space‑rock lens. The album includes new versions of several Hawkwind classics alongside reworkings of songs by Led Zeppelin, The Beach Boys, Cream, and others, framed as a chance for Davey and his collaborators to pay homage while also “covering their tracks” in their own idiosyncratic style.

Musically, Cover Ya Tracks leans heavily into thick, distorted bass, swirling synths, and atmospheric guitar work, retaining the core structure and hooks of the original songs but stretching them into more expansive, psychedelic arrangements. Promotional blurbs emphasize the presence of “sensational” performances by guest musicians, which help each cut feel like a mini space‑rock epic rather than a straightforward tribute; in particular, the Hawkwind pieces function as both nostalgic callbacks and proof that this aesthetic can still feel vital when refracted through modern production. Taken as a whole, the album serves as both a fan‑service deep dive—especially for listeners steeped in Hawkwind lore—and a gateway introduction to Hawkestrel’s sound, using familiar songs as launchpads for new, interstellar explorations.