Stereolab are still being Stereolab. Meaning they're being absolute peak.
A lot of bands fall off right after making their boundary-pushing statement that will continue to live on for generations to come, often making it their best album to date, but Stereolab are one of those groups that keep crafting albums that can be thoroughly enjoyed no matter what era they're currently in. From their 1992 debut titled "Peng!" to this, they haven't missed once and I'd ... read more
starts off REALLY strong then ends in an underwhelming fashion (at least by stereolab standards)
but i gotta say, even though the group's output has been frustratingly samey for the past couple of releases, it's still not clear whether or not their distinct sound will ever get old.
favs: ❤ vonal decision // need to be // cosmic country noir // la demeure
least favs: the man with 100 cells // margerine melodie
In my opinion, Stereolab never again made anything as great as Emperor Tomato Ketchup, but this album has an undeniable charm to it and I keep coming back to it often. La Demeure is my favorite track, honestly top 5 Stereolab songs for me
| 1 | Vonal Declosion 3:33 | 88 |
| 2 | Need to Be 4:50 | 85 |
| 3 | "...Sudden Stars" 4:41 | 85 |
| 4 | Cosmic Country Noir 4:47 | 86 |
| 5 | La demeure 4:36 | 84 |
| 6 | Margerine Rock 2:55 | 83 |
| 7 | The Man With 100 Cells 3:47 | 83 |
| 8 | Margerine Melodie 6:18 | 85 |
| 9 | Hillbilly Motobike 2:22 | 82 |
| 10 | Feel and Triple 4:53 | 82 |
| 11 | Bop Scotch 3:59 | 79 |
| 12 | Dear Marge 6:54 | 83 |