A new and sealed copy of the Space LP Tin Planet. This is the
print re-issued in 2022.
Tin Planet is the second studio album by English band Space,
released on 9 March 1998.
Recorded in late 1997 following a tumultuous year for the
group, Tin Planet was a continuation of the eclectic blend of musical styles
explored on their debut album Spiders. However, it was noted that the more
abrasive aspects of their sound were toned down considerably from their debut,
with the songs being more melodic with a prominent cabaret and easy listening
influence. Keyboardist Franny Griffiths' love of techno and electronic music
was also brought to the fore, culminating in three tracks that were primarily
dance-orientated.
The album was the first Space record to feature long-time
collaborator David "Yorkie" Palmer as full-time bassist, and the last
to feature founding member Andy Parle on drums (though he was not credited in
the album's liner notes), with Leon Caffrey (formerly of the band Proper)
taking his place shortly afterwards.
Tin Planet peaked at #3 in the UK charts, two places higher
than Spiders. It was their first album to enter the Australian ARIA top 100
albums chart, debuting on 24 May 1998 and peaking at #74 the following week.
The album peaked at #11 in New Zealand in May 1998. The songs "Avenging
Angels", "The Ballad of Tom Jones" (a duet with Cerys Matthews
of the band Catatonia), "Begin Again" and "Bad Days" were
released as singles, all hitting the UK top 40.