Ladies and Gentleman We Are Floating in Space
by Spiritualized
- Type: Album
- Released: 16 June 1997
- Label: Dedicated
- Country: United Kingdom
- Length: 1:10:01
- Community rating: 4.18/5 from 11 ratings
Artists on this release: Sean Cook, Kate Radley, Ray Dickaty, John Coxon, Damon Reece, Jason Pierce
Album Notes & Community Reviews
A work of symphonic scope, 'Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space' blends space rock with deep-rooted gospel and blues, employing a vast sonic palette that includes string quartets, a full gospel choir, and contributions from Dr. John. The album channels themes of heartbreak and existential longing into a meticulously produced suite that moves between ambient textures and powerful crescendos, securing its place as a critically acclaimed landmark of 1990s neo-psychedelia.
Genres
Descriptors: atmospheric, space, orchestral, expansive, wall-of-sound
Tracklist
- Ladies and gentlemen we are floating in space (3:54)
- Come Together (4:41)
- I Think I'm in Love (8:10)
- All of My Thoughts (4:37)
- Stay with Me (5:08)
- Electricity (3:46)
- Home of the Brave (2:36)
- The Individual (4:02)
- Broken Heart (6:38)
- No God Only Religion (4:22)
- Cool Waves (5:06)
- Cop Shoot Cop... (17:01)
Credits
- Jason Pierce - vocals, guitars, keyboards, producer, mixing, post-production, editing, artwork design
- Kate Radley - keyboard player
- Sean Cook - bass, harmonica
- John Coxon - guitar, keyboards, producer
- Damon Reece - drums, percussion, bells, timpani
- Ray Dickaty - saxophone
- The Balanescu Quartet - strings
- London Community Gospel Choir - guest appearances, choir
- Dr. John - piano, vocal parts
- Trevor Curwen - engineer, mixing
- Darren Allison - producer, engineer, mixing
- John Leckie - mixing
- Mads Bjerke - post-production, editing
- Ray Staff - mastering
- Mark Farrow - artwork design