| Music for Aliens | |
| Type: | Compilation |
| Longtype: | of downloadable music |
| Artist: | Space |
| Cover: | Space-MusicForAliens.jpg |
| Released: | July 2002–October 2003 |
| Recorded: | 2002–2003 @ HUG and Satellite |
| Genre: | Alternative rock, electronic |
| Length: | 19:13 (all songs) |
| Producer: | Space, Rob Ferrier |
| Prev Title: | Greatest Hits |
| Prev Year: | 2002 |
| Next Title: | Greatest Hits & Unheard Bits |
| Next Year: | 2003 |
Music for Aliens is a collection of six songs by Space, downloadable on their old website, www.spacetheband.com, made between 2002 and 2003 during the time the band were on hiatus from public recognition.
While they were busy finding a new label and working on their next album, Space released these tracks in order to keep their waiting fans happy. They were recorded at HUG and bassist Yorkie's own Satellite studios, and were produced and recorded by the band themselves, abide help from long-time contributor Rob Ferrier.
The songs marked a change in direction from their early material, ditching the old mainstream sound and incorporating a more freelance, experimental mood. Each song is different in style; for example, "Nothing to Find Her" is inspired by ambient and techno, while "Straight Line" and "The English Language Let Me Down" are more stripped down in approach. This new sound is evident on their comeback record Suburban Rock 'n' Roll, only that the songs' production is much slicker and stream-lined than those on Music for Aliens.
The series' only two-track release. Originally available at their Unity Theatre gig in January 2002, but was finally available for download 4 November the same year.
The first actual Music for Aliens release, although "In Black and White" is liken to be the first. Available for download 8 July 2002.
Available for download 2 December 2002.
Available for download 26 February 2003.
The last in the Music for Aliens series. Available for download 9 October 2003, almost nine months after the previous release.