Aimee Mann - Lost In Space
Lost in Space represents Aimee Mann’s fourth studio album and the first released on her own label, SuperEgo Records. It’s a haunting meditation on emotional distance, professional frustration, and the tension between longing and resignation. With a cinematic atmosphere, the album pairs sparse acoustic moments with carefully placed lush arrangements—highlighted by Mann's crystalline vocals softened by regret and resolve. Themes revolve around need, strife, and desire, painted through vivid imagery yet resonating universally. Songs like “This Is How It Goes” and “Invisible Ink” build from acoustic intimacy into emotionally charged orchestration, complex hooks, and a subtle, bittersweet lyricism. Pitchfork praised its consistency and emotional impact, calling it “impeccable craftsmanship” .
In 2025, Mann is celebrating the album’s 22½‑year anniversary with a special remastered splatter-vinyl reissue—complete with glow‑in‑the‑dark gatefold art and retrospective liner notes—and an accompanying East Coast performance tour featuring the album in full alongside collaborator Jonathan Coulton.
🎵 Track Listing (Standard Edition)
All songs written by Aimee Mann unless noted:
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Humpty Dumpty – 4:01
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High on Sunday 51 (Paul Dalen, Mann) – 3:15
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Lost in Space – 3:28
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This Is How It Goes – 3:47
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Guys Like Me – 3:12
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Pavlov’s Bell – 4:27
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Real Bad News – 3:53
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Invisible Ink (Mann, Clayton Scoble) – 4:59
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Today’s the Day – 4:42
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The Moth – 3:46
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It’s Not – 3:27
🔭 In Context Today
This album’s reissue and tour highlight its lasting influence—not just as a snapshot of early 2000s adult‑alternative songwriting, but as a touchstone of introspective pop craft. Its re-release and large-scale live celebration amplify Mann’s ongoing relevance and craftsmanship.
Would you like a deeper dive into songs like This Is How It Goes, Invisible Ink, or how the album compares to Bachelor No.2 or The Forgotten Arm?