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A Space in Time

Ten Years After · 1971

37 min · 10 tracks · blues rock

A blend of blues rock and progressive elements, infused with a sense of yearning and lyrical introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    I’d Love to Change the World — This track encapsulates the album's core themes of social change and personal reflection, combining catchy melodies with profound lyrics that resonated with listeners.
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    One of These Days Start here — Opening the album, this song combines an infectious groove with existential musings, setting the tone for the reflective journey that follows.
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    Let the Sky Fall — This track stands out with its haunting melody and evocative lyrics, showcasing the band’s ability to convey deep emotion within a blues rock framework.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album features strong songwriting and musicianship, with a blend of blues rock and introspective themes.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a slow, bluesy track that gradually builds in intensity, leading into more upbeat songs like 'I’d Love to Change the World'.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, engaging listening sessions
  • introspective late-night vibes
  • melodic yet reflective journeys
  • dynamic emotional contrasts

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified the band's popularity following their Woodstock performance.
Themes
social change· Woodstock aftermath
Career context
Released in 1971, A Space in Time was Ten Years After's fifth studio album, following their breakout performance at Woodstock in 1969. This album marked a significant shift towards more commercially viable sounds while maintaining their blues rock roots, showcasing the band's growth as they sought mainstream success.
Stylistic neighbors
Cream· The Allman Brothers Band· Johnny Winter
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Tracklist

  • 1 One of These Days Start here 5:50
  • 2 Here They Come 4:36
  • 3 I’d Love to Change the World 3:44
  • 4 Over the Hill 2:28
  • 5 Baby Won’t You Let Me Rock ’n’ Roll You 2:16
  • 6 Once There Was a Time 3:22
  • 7 Let the Sky Fall 4:19
  • 8 Hard Monkeys 3:11
  • 9 I’ve Been There Too 5:44
  • 10 Uncle Jam 1:57

What to play next

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Cricklewood Green

1970

Sets an introspective tone with a mix of blues rock elements leading into A Space in Time.
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