Space for the Earth
| Space for the Earth | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 9 October 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2019–2020 | |||
| Studios | Blue Bubble, Scotland | |||
| Genres | ||||
| Length | 47:25 | |||
| Label | Kscope | |||
| Producer | Ed Wynne | |||
| Ozric Tentacles chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Singles from Space for the Earth | ||||
| ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The Arts Desk |   [1] |
Space for the Earth is the fifteenth studio album by English progressive and psychedelic rock band Ozric Tentacles.[2] The album was released on 9 October 2020 through the Kscope label.[3][4]
Background
Written, recorded and produced by frontman Ed Wynne in his Blue Bubble studio in Scotland, the album features his son Silas Neptune on keyboards and Balázs Szende on drums, as well as several additional musicians many of which are former Ozric Tentacles members.[5] The album was officially announced on 22 July 2020 followed by the release of the single "Humboldt Currant".[5]
The Tour That Didn't Happen Edition
An expanded version of the album, subtitled "The Tour That Didn't Happen Edition", was released on 3 September 2021. It included a 33-minute bonus track entitled "Six Worlds... (An Unusual Journey)".[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stripey Clouds" | 6:37 |
| 2. | "Blooperdome" | 5:43 |
| 3. | "Humboldt Currant" | 8:58 |
| 4. | "Popscape" | 4:51 |
| 5. | "Climbing Plants" | 7:05 |
| 6. | "Space for the Earth" | 7:36 |
| 7. | "Harmonic Steps" | 6:35 |
| Total length: | 47:25 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stripey Clouds" | 6:37 |
| 2. | "Blooperdome" | 5:43 |
| 3. | "Humboldt Currant" | 8:58 |
| 4. | "Popscape" | 4:51 |
| 5. | "Climbing Plants" | 7:05 |
| 6. | "Space for the Earth" | 7:36 |
| 7. | "Harmonic Steps" | 6:35 |
| 8. | "Six Worlds... (An Unusual Journey)" | 33:34 |
| Total length: | 80:59 | |
Personnel
Ozric Tentacles
- Ed Wynne – guitars, bass, keyboards, programming, engineering
- Silas Neptune – keyboards, synthesizer
- Balázs Szende – drums
Additional musicians
- John Egan – kaval on "Space for the Earth"
- Nick Van Gelder – drums on "Popscape"
- Gregoor "Gracerooms" Van Der Loo – synthesizer on "Humboldt Currant"
- Paul Hankin – percussion on "Stripey Clouds" and "Climbing Plants"
- Joie Hinton – keyboards on "Popscape"
Charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[7] | 43 |
| UK Album Downloads (Official Charts)[8] | 55 |
| UK Independent Albums (Official Charts)[9] | 9 |
| UK Progressive Albums (Official Charts)[10] | 4 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (Official Charts)[11] | 6 |
References
- ↑ Oddy, Guy. "Album: Ozric Tentacles - Space for the Earth". The Arts Desk. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ↑ Munro, Scott (22 July 2020). "Ozric Tentacles detail new album Space For The Earth". Louder Sound. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ↑ "Ozric Tentacles – Space for the Earth". Kscope. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ↑ "Space for the Earth - Ozric Tentacles | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- 1 2 Munro, Scott (22 July 2020). "Ozric Tentacles detail new album Space For The Earth". Prog. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ↑ Ewing, Jerry (23 September 2021). "Ozric Tentacles premieres new music for extended reissue Space For The Earth". Louder Sound. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 16/10/2020 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart on 16/10/2020 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 16/10/2020 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ "Official Progressive Albums Chart on 27/11/2020 – Top 30". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart on 16/10/2020 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 July 2026.