Space Is the Place cover

Space Is the Place

Sun Ra · 1973

42 min · 5 tracks · jazz fusion · swing · free jazz

A cosmic journey blending avant-garde jazz with experimental sounds and spiritual overtones, transcending earthly boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady exploration of soundscapes
  • immersive cosmic listening experience
  • spiritual journey through music
  • sustained engagement with duration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, catchy tracks
  • avoid experimental sound explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Space Is the Place' was released in 1973, Sun Ra had established himself as a pivotal figure in avant-garde jazz, following his 1966 album 'The Magic City'. This album marked a significant moment in his career as it bridged his exploration of outer space themes with free jazz aesthetics, solidifying his reputation as an innovator in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Ornette Coleman· Pharoah Sanders· Albert Ayler

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Space Is the Place 21:14
  • 2 Images 6:16
  • 3 Discipline 33 4:52
  • 4 Sea of Sounds 7:41
  • 5 Rocket Number Nine 2:54

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