The albums that define
space music.
Our picks for where to start with space music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top space music artists
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The space music essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Sun Ra
When Sun Comes Out
A kaleidoscopic blend of cosmic jazz and vibrant rhythms that transports listeners to otherworldly realms.
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Sun Ra
Purple Night
Cosmic improvisations intertwine with lush harmonies, exploring the vastness of jazz through an otherworldly lens.
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Oregon
Ecotopia
A lush tapestry of avant-garde jazz and world music, blending intricate melodies with organic rhythms.
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Oregon
Out of the Woods
A seamless blend of jazz, world music, and avant-garde textures creates an ethereal sonic landscape.
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Complex Numbers
Between the two ages
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Complex Numbers
Earth's Attraction
A celestial blend of ethereal melodies and pulsating rhythms that transport listeners through a sonic journey of space and time.
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