Space Is the Place
Sun Ra · 1993
74 min · 16 tracks · jazz fusion · swing · free jazz
A cosmic journey where avant-garde jazz intertwines with themes of space exploration and existential inquiry.
Why this album works
'Space Is the Place' is significant not just for its musical innovation but also for its influence on the emergence of Afrofuturism in music and culture. The album has been critically recognized for blending jazz with science fiction themes, earning a spot in various discussions about the genre's evolution and its intersection with African American identity.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing for deep listening cosmic themes for curious minds dynamic exploration of expansive ideas
- Context
- By 1993, Sun Ra was a revered figure in avant-garde jazz, celebrated for his innovative and experimental approach. 'Space Is the Place' serves as a late-career affirmation of his pioneering vision, following decades of boundary-pushing releases and performances that cemented his status as a cultural icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Diana Ross· Prince· Bob Dylan· Ella Fitzgerald· Aretha Franklin· Barbra Streisand· George Benson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It's After the End of the World Standout 3:28
- 2 Under Different Stars 3:58
- 3 Discipline 33 3:24
- 4 Watusa 7:14
- 5 Calling Planet Earth Standout 3:07
- 6 I Am the Alter-Destiny 1:12
- 7 Satellites Are Spinning 2:35
- 8 Cosmic Forces 3:11
- 9 Outer Spaceways Incorporated 3:03
- 10 We Travel the Spaceways 2:31
- 11 The Overseer 3:08
- 12 Blackman / Love in Outer Space Standout 16:55
- 13 Mysterious Crystal 5:55
- 14 I Am the Brother of the Wind 5:56
- 15 We'll Wait for You 4:15
- 16 Space Is the Place 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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