ABC Music
Stereolab · 2002
134 min · 31 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-pop and experimental sounds, wrapped in Stereolab's signature charm.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sound explorations
- dynamic progression with peaks
- wave-like pacing for immersion
- for curious listeners
- long sessions of discovery
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2002, 'ABC Music' marked Stereolab's return after the critically acclaimed 'Dots and Loops' in 1997. At this point in their career, the band was exploring more complex arrangements and melodic structures, solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the post-rock and indie pop movements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tortoise· The High Llamas· Broadcast
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Super Electric 4:48
- 2 Changer 4:11
- 3 Doubt 2:41
- 4 Difficult Fourth Title 4:45
- 5 Laissez Faire 3:57
- 6 Revox 3:12
- 7 Peng! 33 2:57
- 8 John Cage Bubble Gum 2:56
- 10 Anemie 4:41
- 11 Moogie Wonderland 2:34
- 12 Heavy Denim 3:09
- 13 French Disko 3:12
- 14 Wow and Flutter 2:56
- 15 Golden Ball 5:45
- 16 Lo Boob Oscillator 4:33
- 17 [untitled] 2:51
- 18 Working Title (The Pram Song) 4:13
Disc 2
- 1 International Colouring Contest 3:42
- 2 Anamorphose 7:27
- 3 Metronomic Underground 10:14
- 4 Brigitte 5:50
- 5 Spinal Column 3:31
- 6 Tomorrow Is Already Here 4:43
- 7 Les Yper Sound 6:00
- 8 Heavenly Van Halen 3:09
- 9 Cybele’s Reverie 3:59
- 10 Slow Fast Hazel 4:07
- 11 Nothing to Do With Me 4:01
- 12 Double Rocker 5:33
- 13 Baby Lulu 5:03
- 14 Naught More Terrific Than Man 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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