Odessa (Bee Gees album)

Odessa is the sixth studio album by the Bee Gees, released in 1969. It is a concept album, telling a story set in the late 19th century about a family involved in a maritime disaster on a voyage from England to America.

The album is noted for its eclectic musical styles, encompassing progressive rock, country, ballads, and pop. It is considered by some critics and fans to be the Bee Gees' most ambitious and creative work, although its commercial performance was more modest than their previous efforts.

The album's title refers to the city of Odessa in Ukraine, although the connection to the album's narrative is not explicitly stated.

Key tracks include "Melody Fair," "First of May," and "Lamplight." The album was originally released as a double album in a red velvet flocked gatefold sleeve, adding to its distinctive character. Internal disagreements within the band during the album's production and its subsequent promotion contributed to a period of tension and eventual break-up of the group's original lineup. Despite this, "Odessa" remains a significant and debated album in the Bee Gees' discography.