Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage in the Milky Night
Stereolab · 1999
75 min · 15 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant tapestry of pop, experimental sounds, and intricate rhythms weaving through a playful sonic landscape.
Why this album works
'Cobra and Phases...' received positive critical acclaim, with notable mentions in publications like Pitchfork and The Guardian for its innovative blend of genres. The album contributed to the band's cult status and influenced a wave of later experimental pop artists by pushing boundaries in arrangement and production techniques.
- Best for
- dynamic ebb and flow long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- By the time 'Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage in the Milky Night' was released in January 1999, Stereolab had established themselves as innovators within the indie rock scene, following their acclaimed album 'Dots and Loops' from 1997. This release marked a continuation of their exploration into blending lounge music, krautrock, and avant-pop aesthetics, further solidifying their unique sound identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Muse· Radiohead· Robbie Williams· Depeche Mode· Ellie Goulding· Manic Street Preachers· Ed Sheeran
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- Sound-Dust — Continues the experimental sound with rich textures and playful rhythms.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fuses Standout 3:40
- 2 People Do It All the Time Standout 3:42
- 3 The Free Design 3:47
- 4 Blips Drips and Strips 4:28
- 5 Italian Shoes Continuum 4:36
- 6 Infinity Girl 3:56
- 7 The Spiracles 3:40
- 8 Op Hop Detonation 3:32
- 9 Puncture in the Radax Permutation 5:48
- 10 Velvet Water 4:24
- 11 Blue Milk Standout 11:29
- 12 Caleidoscopic Gaze 8:09
- 13 Strobo Acceleration 3:55
- 14 The Emergency Kisses 5:53
- 15 Come and Play in the Milky Night 4:38
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