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Space-Themed Album Covers: A Ranking of the Top 20 with Astronauts Featured

Space albums don't serve as Buzz Aldrin's bids for stardom surpassing Neil Armstrong, but they do echo diverse interpretations of the iconic images that catapulted both astronauts to fame. Spacecraft crew members inspire myriad music genres, spanning from ambient to hard rock, with musicians...

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Spacecraft crew members' legendary depictions inspire a diverse range of music, from ambient to...
Spacecraft crew members' legendary depictions inspire a diverse range of music, from ambient to hard rock, with global artists taking inspiration. Contrary to speculation, these albums are not Buzz Aldrin's attempts to eclipse Neil Armstrong's fame, but they do share similar iconic imagery.

Alright, let's dive into the top 20 album covers that'll blow your mind with astronauts and their mind-blowing music!

  1. PIRATES LIKE US - Willis (1997) - Ska, baby! A spaceship captaining crew ready to skank the cosmos.
  2. STARFUCKERS - Starfucker (2008) - Indie Electronic! The propulsive beats will have you soaring through the vast unknown with just the right amount of trippy synths.
  3. NEPTUNE'S NEW PORNOGRAPHERS - Myriad Harbour (2007) - Indie Pop with a touch of space-age sentimentality. It's the perfect soundtrack for floating amongst the stars!
  4. VC PEOPLE - Galactic Classics (1979) - Electronic music that'll tickle your taste buds of the future.
  5. MOBY – 18 (2002) - Electronic mastery from the king of space music!
  6. MASS HYSTERIA - De cercle en cercle (2001) - Industrial Metal that sends shockwaves across the galaxy.
  7. SOUL COUGHING LOUNGE - Ruby Vroom (1994) - Jazz-Rock with a celestial twist, perfect for a cosmic lounge vibe.
  8. HUNDREDS IN SPACE - Solace (2010) - Electronica that'll take you on an interstellar pilgrimage.
  9. KICK START YOUR ENGINES - New Horizon (2004) - Hard rock blasting off into the cosmos!
  10. AMON DÜÜL II - Hi-Jack (1974) - Krautrock that'll have you soaring through German motorways before reaching the final frontier.
  11. AFGHAN WHIGS - 1965 (1998) - Alternative Rock with a sci-fi charm that'll grab you by the cosmonaut suit!
  12. SPACE ODYSSEY - Space (1990) - Ambient masterpiece that'll float you into a deeper, more spacey place.
  13. KIDS FOR KIDS - Kinderen voor Kinderen 14 (1993) - A children's choir singing adorably, about, well, stuff that ain't kid stuff.
  14. PIPES AND DRUMMING - Space Piper (1993) - Celtic melodies with a spacey twist, perfect for walking on the wild side of Ireland.
  15. LONELY LOVER BOY - You're Not Alone (1978) - Blues Rock that'll have you dancing with astronauts in your dreams.
  16. OCEANS OF EUPHORIA - Family Family Family Meets the Magic Christian (2008) - Psychedelic Pop that'll make you question your reality.
  17. DAYS OF YESTERY - Killing Time (2011) - Pop Punk with a spacey spin, perfect for bedtime stories in a spaceship.
  18. BRAND NEW LOVE - Deja Entendu (2003) - Post-Hardcore that'll shatter your space helmets.
  19. TIME TRAVELING KLAXONS - SURFING THE VOID (2010) - Dance-Punk fusing old-school beats with new-age science fiction.
  20. SPACE JOURNEY - Pathfinder (1972) - Progressive Rock that'll take you on a revolutionary voyage across time and space.

So go ahead, blast off into the musical universe and explore the celestial symphonies awaiting you!

Celebrating the cosmic convergence of science and entertainment, 'Time Traveling Klaxons' with their album 'SURFING THE VOID' (2010) offers a fascinating Dance-Punk fusion, blending old-school beats with fresh new-age sci-fi themes. Music transcending boundaries, 'Kids for Kids' charming children's choir in 'Kinderen voor Kinderen 14' (1993) introduces an unexpected blend of childlike innocence with captivating, non-kid friendly themes.

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