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Electrically Possessed

Stereolab · 2021

104 min · 25 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of groovy rhythms and experimental textures that defy genre boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • wave-like pacing for patience
  • kaleidoscopic rhythms for immersion
  • headphone detail hunting required
  • late-night experimental listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 26, 2021, 'Electrically Possessed' marks Stereolab's first album since reuniting in 2019 after a lengthy hiatus. The band continues to explore their signature blend of avant-pop and krautrock, further solidifying their influence in the indie scene while embracing new production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Tortoise· The High Llamas· Broadcast

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Outer Bongolia 9:29
  • 2 Intervals 4:38
  • 3 Barock-Plastic 3:17
  • 4 Nomus et phusis 4:23
  • 5 I Feel the Air (of Another Planet) 8:12
  • 6 Household Names 3:43
  • 7 Retrograde Mirror Form 6:45
  • 8 Solar Throw-Away (original version) 3:06
  • 9 Pandora’s Box of Worms 2:16
  • 10 L’Exotisme intérieur 3:23

Disc 2

  • 1 The Super-It 3:51
  • 2 Jump Drive Shut-Out 2:43
  • 3 Explosante fixe 4:25
  • 4 Fried Monkey Eggs (instrumental version) 2:08
  • 5 Monkey Jelly 1:54
  • 6 B.U.A. 4:51
  • 7 Free Witch and No Bra Queen 4:44
  • 8 Heavy Denim Loop Pt 2 2:54
  • 9 Variation One 4:01
  • 10 Monkey Jelly (Beats) 1:53
  • 11 Dimension M2 4:03
  • 12 Solar Throw-Away 3:59
  • 13 Calimero 6:25
  • 14 Fried Monkey Eggs (vocal) 2:08
  • 15 Speck Voice 5:01

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