Parole Records proudly announces the reissue of Fate In A Pleasant Mood, the groundbreaking 1965 album by Sun Ra & His Myth Science Arkestra, recorded in Chicago in 1960. This essential chapter in the Sun Ra discography captures the Arkestra at a pivotal moment, blending celestial jazz, futuristic themes, and the boundless imagination that would define Sun Ra’s legacy. Originally released on Sun Ra’s own Saturn label, Fate In A Pleasant Mood showcases the Arkestra’s early mastery of cosmic jazz. The album’s seven tracks—including “Space Mates,” “Lights on a Satellite,” and the mesmerizing title track—transport listeners to distant sonic galaxies, guided by Sun Ra’s visionary piano and arrangements.

Fate In A Pleasant Mood stands as a testament to Sun Ra’s pioneering Afrofuturist vision. Drawing on ancient myth, science fiction, and the avant-garde, Sun Ra and his Arkestra created music that transcended genre and time, laying the groundwork for generations of experimental artists. Remastered and reissued by Parole Records, this edition offers both longtime fans and new listeners the opportunity to experience one of Sun Ra’s most enchanting and accessible works. Fate In A Pleasant Mood remains a vital portal into the universe of Sun Ra—a place where fate, imagination, and music converge in a truly pleasant mood.