Electrically Possessed
Stereolab · 2021
104 min · 25 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of groovy rhythms and experimental textures that defy genre boundaries.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it showcased Stereolab's enduring appeal, receiving critical acclaim from various music publications. It placed them back into the conversation of influential indie bands, highlighting how their innovative sound continues to inspire contemporary artists.
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with peaks wave-like pacing for patience kaleidoscopic rhythms for immersion
- 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
- Duran Duran· Muse· Radiohead· Robbie Williams· Depeche Mode· Ellie Goulding· Manic Street Preachers· Ed Sheeran
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 Standout 4:23
- 5 I Feel the Air (of Another Planet) Standout 8:12
- 6 Household Names Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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