Spiritualized Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
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LP Fat Possum Rec. Release date: 28/Nov/2025
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Product No.:
2101730455
Details / Tracklist:
Disc 01 01. "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space" 02. "Come Together" 03. "I Think I'm In Love" 04. "All Of My Thoughts" 05. "Stay With Me" 06. "Electricity" 07. "Home of the Brave" 08. "The Individual" 09. "Broken Heart" 10. "No God Only Religion" 11. "Cool Waves" 12. "Cop Shoot Cop"
Description:
"Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space" on LP by Spiritualized, released by Fat Possum Records, is one of the most celebrated space-rock albums of the 1990s and a milestone of psychedelic indie music. Originally appearing in 1997, the album blends hypnotic drones, lush orchestration and gospel-like choirs with fragile love songs and narcotic ballads, creating a vast, emotional sound universe that feels both intimate and cosmic. From the slowly unfolding title track to the swirling intensity of pieces like "Come Together" and the heart-wrenching tenderness of the quieter songs, this LP takes the listener on a continuous journey through heartbreak, redemption and transcendence. Layered guitars, vintage keyboards, brass and strings are woven into dense, shimmering arrangements that reward deep, repeated listening and sound particularly immersive on vinyl. The LP format highlights the album's dynamic arcs and contrasts between quiet, weightless passages and monumental climaxes, making it a perfect choice for listeners who want to experience this classic as a coherent, analogue sound trip from start to finish.
Spiritualized, the project led by Jason Pierce (also known as J. Spaceman), emerged from the ashes of the influential band Spacemen 3 and quickly developed into one of the most distinctive voices in alternative rock. "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space" is widely regarded as Spiritualized's artistic breakthrough and one of their key works, frequently appearing on lists of the greatest albums of all time. Over the years, the band has become known for epic live performances, elaborate studio productions and a unique blend of space-rock, gospel, blues and minimalism. Their discography contains several critically acclaimed albums that have cemented Spiritualized's reputation as pioneers of modern psychedelic music.
Fat Possum Records, the label behind this LP edition, began in the early 1990s in Mississippi with a strong focus on raw, authentic blues and has since grown into a renowned independent label that champions distinctive, unconventional artists. Known for preserving important roots recordings while at the same time releasing forward-thinking rock and indie productions, Fat Possum has built a catalog that is both historically significant and musically adventurous. The label is respected for its artist-friendly approach, its passion for high-quality reissues and its commitment to keeping influential albums like "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space" available on carefully produced vinyl editions. This pressing reflects Fat Possum's philosophy: to keep essential records in circulation in a form that does justice to their sound and enduring cultural importance.
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