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Release Date
11 July 1969
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Length
2 tracks
Space Oddity is the second studio album by English musician David Bowie, released on November 14, 1969, via Philips Records.
Departing from the music hall style of Bowie's 1967 self-titled debut, Space Oddity contains folk rock and psychedelic rock songs, with lyrical themes influenced by events happening in Bowie's life at the time, including former relationships and festivals he attended. "Space Oddity", a tale about a fictional astronaut, was released as a single in July 1969 and became Bowie's first commercial hit, reaching the UK top five.
The allbum has received mixed reviews in later decades, with many finding a lack of cohesiveness. Bowie himself later stated that it lacked musical direction. Debate continues as to whether it should stand as Bowie's first "proper" album.
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