Released 18 years ago this June
Chemical Chords
Stereolab · 2008
56 min · 16 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of motorik rhythms, lush soundscapes, and playful melodies that define Stereolab's unique sonic universe.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sound explorations
- playful melodies for distraction
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- headphone detail hunting
- for afternoon daydreaming
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 24, 2008, 'Chemical Chords' is Stereolab's eighth studio album and came after a four-year hiatus following 'Margerine Eclipse' (2004). At this point in their career, the band was exploring new musical territories while maintaining their signature hybrid of pop and avant-garde influences, continuing to evolve their sound in a post-millennial context.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tortoise· The High Llamas· Broadcast
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Neon Beanbag 3:49
- 2 Three Women 3:46
- 3 One Finger Symphony 2:05
- 4 Chemical Chords 5:12
- 5 The Ecstatic Static 4:43
- 6 Valley Hi! 2:14
- 7 Silver Sands 3:07
- 8 Pop Molecule 2:15
- 9 Self Portrait With “Electric Brain” 3:16
- 10 Nous vous demandons pardons 4:52
- 11 Cellulose Sunshine 2:36
- 12 Fractal Dream of a Thing 3:37
- 13 Daisy Click Clack 3:28
- 14 Vortical Phonothèque 3:09
- 15 The Nth Degrees 4:13
- 16 Magne-Music 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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